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SUMMARY:COMBATTING PREDATORY ACADEMIC PRACTICES BY CREATING AWARENESS WITHIN THE OAAD NETWORK AND BEYOND
DESCRIPTION:Register for IAP's event here and join the conversation https://www.eventbrite.com/e/predatory-academic-practices-regional-perspectives-and-learning-tickets-175567275447 The Asia regional event is on 7th December. \nAccording to Times Higher Education in their most recent release of global university ranking\, only 3 African universities made it to top 300 in the world\, first at 183 and the others in the 251 - 300 bracket. This is not a good representation of a continent of 1.3 billion predominantly young people. \nInteracademy Partnership (IAP) carried out a global survey which suggests that African contributes a high percentage to total global predatory academic practices (PAP) which is blamed on many factors ranging from innocent involvement to intentional fraud. \nWhatever the reason may be\, we think that it is inimical to the development of higher education in Africa and this has numerous ripple implications. \n \nSo OAAD decided to get involved in the battle against this monster pursuing the following objectives to: \ni) innovatively raise awareness of PAP among researchers within OAAD’s network in ways that are realistic to the African context\, \nii) engage relevant authorities in African universities to ascertain their understanding of how PAP may affect their university ranking\, and \niii) enhance awareness within OAAD’s network\, the wider academic community and funding agencies on spotting and dissuading PAP. To achieve these goals\, OAAD intends to run hybrid workshops and symposiums\, conduct direct interviews\, develop online contents\, and create new organizational unit to perpetuate the awareness of PAP. It is expected that this approach will lead to multidimensional and measurable outcomes which\, we believe\, would have long-term impact of raising the ranking of African researchers and institutions of higher learning. \nLearn more about predatory academic practices here https://www.interacademies.org/project/predatorypublishing \nhttps://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-02906-8?utm_source=Nature+Briefing&utm_campaign=5fde1c3420-briefing-dy-20211028&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c9dfd39373-5fde1c3420-44418525 \n\nhttps://africanacademicdoctors.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IAP-EVENT-MP4.mp4
URL:https://africanacademicdoctors.org/event/combatting-predatory-academic-practices-by-creating-awareness-within-the-oaad-network-and-beyond/
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SUMMARY:The African Biogenome Project - Paper to Product Initiative Series
DESCRIPTION:Date: December 8\, 2021\nTime: 12:30 PM GMT\, 02:30 PM WAT/SAST/CAT\, 03:30 PM EAT\, 08:30 PM BJT\nLocation: Zoom (Meeting ID: 698 4173 5808)\nDescription: Engage with Professor Anne WT Muigai\, Chair of the African Biogenome Project Steering Committee\, in this insightful session focusing on transforming research into practical applications. Moderated by Favour Oyelaami\, the event includes discussions on agricultural advancements and is anchored by OAAD Agric Research Group.\nOrganizer: Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD)\n\n \n 
URL:https://africanacademicdoctors.org/event/the-african-biogenome-project-paper-to-product-initiative-series/
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20211208T203000
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SUMMARY:AFRICA BIOGENOME PROJECT: PAPER TO PRODUCT INITIATIVE SERIES
DESCRIPTION:Register in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lc-ivrT4iGtxd2W9ccEXHop8zzSgjrNJW \nAfter registering\, you shall receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nThis is a multidisciplinary project of continental dimension and significance which presents a huge opportunity for our colleagues in OAAD to key in for a long-term mutually beneficial engagement. \nThe project is supported from the highest levels of global genomic innovation agencies and locally strengthened by vital continental authorities. \nArrangement has been made with the project initiator and leader to make a high-level presentation to all OAAD members because OAAD houses a significant number of experts in various fields who may be interested in a project of this nature. \nThe OAAD Agric Research Group shall be anchoring this all - important and all-inclusive online event to present this ambitious project to all interested colleagues. See meeting details on the flyer. \nAs a pan-African initiative\, the African BioGenome Project is aimed at strengthening the capacity and genomic infrastructure to sequence\, perform genetic analyses and deploy genomic data for the betterment and sustainable use of biodiversity and agriculture in Africa. \nJOINT ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
URL:https://africanacademicdoctors.org/event/africa-biogenome-project-paper-to-product-initiative-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20211211T080000
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SUMMARY:How to Make Sure You Go Home with a Degree
DESCRIPTION:Date: December 11\, 2021\nTime: Varies by Region (East Africa: 1:00 PM\, West Africa: 1:00 PM\, China: 2:00 PM)\nLocation: Zoom (Meeting ID: 893 206 0013)\nDescription: President Odii E.C.\, PhD\, of OAAD will share a wealth of experience-based tips and actionable advice on succeeding academically\, drawing from his extensive background in education. As part of the UCAS International Students' Research Collaboration series\, this session is designed to equip students with the tools and mindset needed to overcome challenges and graduate successfully\, featuring interactive elements and real-world insights.\nOrganizer: UCAS International Students' Research Collaboration
URL:https://africanacademicdoctors.org/event/how-to-make-sure-you-go-home-with-a-degree-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20211211T210000
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SUMMARY:HOW TO MAKE SURE YOU GO HOME WITH A DEGREE
DESCRIPTION:GLOBAL WEBINAR SERIES\nThis event is for you if you are experiencing this\, want to avoid such an ugly experience or wish to explore how to help people around you in considering what to do when they no longer know what to do\, some having bad dreams of returning home without a degree\, feeling like their heads are going to burst from pressure generated by diverse academic challenges or you wish to get a relaxed moment in a conversation on the subject matter.\n\nExperience - based insider tips could just be the spark that helps you think deeper in order to receive solutions.\n\nSee more details on the flyer and let us know by sending a brief email of solutions you got for such a challenge which you'd like to share to help others during the event.\n\nJOINT ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
URL:https://africanacademicdoctors.org/event/how-to-make-sure-you-go-home-with-a-degree/
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