This is a difficult time for us all, and while the world seems to have slowed down, a lot of things continue to happen in the background. People are being awarded contracts and scholarships. Others are picking up new appointments. Most importantly, students are still learning. Although this comes with varying levels of challenges, learning is still in motion. It …
In the space of international development globally, one of the key strategies that allow for effective implementation of projects is the cordial but professional relationships between international and local staff/ people. In the global South, most projects and interventions are implemented with technical and financial support from the global North. While some people have been critical about this financial support, …
The era of COVID-19 is an era of social distancing and working from home. While the scientist take their time to get the world a vaccine, we will keep doing our best to ensure that work gets done and learning continues. It was on this premise that I was invited to deliver a guest lecture on “Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) …
Before I commenced my doctoral studies, Youth Alive Foundation (YAF) provided me with the platform to learn while also making an impact in the development sector. While at Youth Alive Foundation (YAF), my competencies and skills grew exponentially across the board. A valuable takeaway for me from YAF was my ability to engage and work closely with Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The …
In Queensland University of Technology (QUT), a student enrolled into a full-time Ph.D. program must within 3 months of commencement work with the supervisory team to enrich the research proposal. This milestone is referred to as the “Stage 2 Milestone” in QUT. This milestone allows the University to understand your proposed research. The feedback from my 43-page document was massive. …
It is humbling to work in this capacity for the school. I look forward to not only supporting other HDRs on their research journey but also learning from them and building my capacity for the task ahead. Special thanks to QUT School of Public Health and Social Work for finding me worthy of this appointment. Massive thanks to my Principal …
In some African countries, there is massive evidence to show that the perceptions about HIV and Disability bears some socio-cultural and religious bearings. Some of these beliefs and perceptions are: 1. HIV and Disability are a punishment from God.2. HIV and Disability is caused by witchcraft.3. HIV is an alien disease imported by the west to reduce the growing population …
The Scenario: Nigeria is home to over 20 million people with disabilities. Arguably, PWDs have suffered marginalisation across all spheres in the Nigerian state. In 2007, Nigeria ratified the Conventions on the Rights of Persons with Disability (CRPD), however, it is only in 2017 that the Disability bill became law. While some people think that the Nigerian state took too …
The Australia Awards offers Africans from diverse disciplines the opportunity to travel to Australia and have their capacity built across a wide range of developmental topics. As part of the program, the Australia Awards adopts the use of the term Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) to refer to the discourse of gender equality, disability inclusion and Human Immunodeficiency Virus-HIV. …
The QUTSPHSW annual report 2019 was compiled to showcase the school, its achievements, and work carried out by researchers and students from the school. Click to download and read the full report. It was very humbling to see that AAP was featured in this report out of the 94 Higher Degree Research (HDR) students in the school. Have a read …
