ZNF SEMINAR SERIES
We organize seminars to share knowledge and tips that could help people to pursue study or job opportunities. The ZNF Seminar Series is a major means through which we engage with the community and reach a broader audience
The essence of the ZNF Seminar Series is to continue to educate and share knowledge on a range of topics that are highly relevant for making a successful career. The seminars also provide a perfect platform for our audience and followers to directly ask questions to the speaker or ZNF admin and get answers, where possible. Each seminar is a professional way to have fun, meet people, and learn something new every month. Importantly, the seminar series enable ZNF to give visibility to our speakers who often have extensive experience to share and could be followed up by our audience long after the seminar. Thus, through the seminars, our audience have the possibilities to identify and network with individuals (ZNF team, seminar presenter, seminar participants) that could assist them on university admissions issues, job search and interview opportunities or other career matters. The ZNF Seminar Series hold every last Saturday of the month.
In addition to the monthly seminars that often require a rehearsed PowerPoint presentation, we periodically have ZNF Mini-Seminars that are held within the month and on a short notice. These seminars are only announced within our Telegram Group and are intended to address straightforward questions such as how to prepare and apply for a specific scholarship or job.
January 20 – How to Prepare for a Career in the Industry | Speaker: Dr. Elena Hoffer (Karolinska Institutet, Sweden).
January 27 – How to Improve the Chances of Winning a Competitive Scholarship | Speaker: Dr. Michael Taiwo (Shell, USA; Founder, Michael Taiwo Scholarship).
February 24 – Finding Scholarship or Funded Opportunities for Graduate Studies | Speaker: Christie Chioma (Masters in Global Studies, ISCTE – Lisbon & University of Gothenburg, Sweden).
March 30 – Stress Management Techniques: Coping Strategies for Study and Work | Speaker: Dr. Solomon Umukoro (Medical Research Council Unit of the
Gambia at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine,
Banjul, The Gambia).
April 27 – Data Science and LinkedIn Optimisation | Speaker: Dr. Moses Udoisoh (Founder, Gamma Data Analytics, Port Harcourt, Nigeria).
May 25 – Introduction to Data Analysis, Business Intelligence and Data Engineering | Speaker: Anthony Itodo (Nigeria)
June 29 – Getting Ready for Graduate School Application 2024 | Speaker: Dr. Mujeeb Shittu (USA), Dr. Jessica Locker (UK), Dr. Igwe Paul (UK)
July 27 – Leveraging Social Media Platforms for Scholarship Search | Speaker: Dr. Olumuyiwa Igbalajobi (Founder, Scholarships Cafe), Raphael Onuku (PhD Candidate, University of Michigan)
August 31 – Being an Assistant Professor: Must-Share Lessons | Speaker: Dr. Zeribe Nwosu (Founder/CEO, ZNF)
September 28 – Panel Discussion on Scholarships | Speakers: Chidinma Oli (USA), Dr. Chima Robert (New Zealand), Chinaza Arinzechukwu (Canada), Lukman Audu (UK), Dr. Shamsudeen Dandare (UK).
October 26 – Crafting School Application Statements – Q/A Session | Moderators: Dr. Zeribe Nwosu (USA) and Dr. Ukpai Eze (UK) CLICK TO REGISTER
January 28 – Graduate Studies Experience | Speakers: Ahmed Elhossiny, Uni. of Michigan (U-M), USA; Allison Bischoff, U-M, USA; Bosun Roy-Layinde, U-M, USA; Charles Ugwu, Washington State University, USA; Paula-Peace James-Okoro, University of Cambridge, UK; Dr. Rosa Menjivar, U-M, USA.
March 4 (February Seminar) – Postdoctoral Experience and Opportunities | Speakers: Dr. Preeti Raman (MIT, USA) and Dr. Aman Kumar (Yale University, USA).
March 25 – Workshop on Writing a Personal Statement | Speaker: Dr. Geetha Clarke (Stanford University, USA).
April 29 – Getting a Winning Recommendation Letter | Speaker: Dr. Babajide Milton Macaulay (FUTA, Nigeria, Commonwealth Scholar).
May 27 – Navigating Studies and Research with an Entrepreneurial Mindset | Speaker: Dr. Idorenyin Iwe (University of Toronto, Canada).
June 24 – Tips for a Good PowerPoint Presentation | Speaker: Dr. Zeribe Nwosu (University of Michigan, USA).
July 29 – Mid-Year Professional Networking | Speaker: Ngozi Akingbesote (Yale University, USA).
August 26 – Generative Artificial Intelligence | Speaker: Taoheed Alimi (Fountain University, Nigeria).
September 23 – Mentorship and Intentional Learning | Speaker: Dr. Daniel Chukwuemeka (Northumbria University, UK).
October 28 – Admissions and Scholarships: What the Selection Committees look for in Candidates | Speaker: Dr. Rachel Perry (Yale University, USA).
November 25 – How to Prepare for a Career in the Industry | Speaker: Dr. Elena Hoffer (Karolinska Institutet, Sweden).(Deferred to January 2024)
December 9 – Professional Networking II and ZNF Scorecard – Speakers: Dr. Zeribe Nwosu, Participants and ZNF Volunteers (Interactive)
January 29 – Web Platforms and Apps for E-learning | Speaker: Engr. Joel Ogwo Okorie
February 6 – Guide on Situational Judgement Test: Mock Preparation (Scientist Training Program, UK) | Speaker: Dr. Zeribe Nwosu
February 26* – How to Write an Email to Enquire About a Job or Research Position | Speaker: Dr. Helen Onyeaka | Website
March 26* – How to Write a Research Project Proposal | Speaker: Dr. Zeribe Nwosu
April 30* – Teamwork in the Study and Work Places | Speaker: Dr. Chukwuma Ogbonnaya
May 28* – Making Effective Use of the National Youth Service Corps Time for Career Planning | Speaker: Dr. Alaoma Alozie
June 25* – How to Carry out a Literature Review | Speaker: Oluchi Ojinamma Okere
July 30* – Professional Networking | Speakers: Multiple Individuals (ZNF Volunteers and Seminar Participants)
August 27* – Transitioning to Career Clarity and Enhancement | Speaker: Dr. Akanimo Odon
September 17 – Commonwealth Scholarships Guide | Speaker: Dr. Shamsudeen Dandare
September 24* – 50 Scholarship Opportunities for Graduate Studies Within and Outside Africa | Speaker: Dr. Simeon Eche
October 29* – Automated Referencing with Mendeley | Speaker: Oluchi Ojinamma Okere
November 26* – Developing a Growth Mindset | Speaker: Mmemshima Sharon Attai
December 10* – Professional Networking II and ZNF Scorecard – Speakers: Participants and ZNF Volunteers (Interactive)
June 26* – Preparing and Presenting Research Data | Speaker: Dr. Zeribe Nwosu
July 31 – CV Diagnostics | Speaker: Dr. Zeribe Nwosu
August 15 – Chevening Scholarship Application | Speaker: Dr. Zeribe Nwosu
August 28* – Applying for Admission into US Universities – How I did it | Speaker: Bosun Roy-Layinde (PhD Student)
September 11 – Peer Review for Journals: Procedures and Ethics | Speakers: Dr. Ukpai Eze & Zeribe Nwosu
September 25* – Personal Statement and Admission/Scholarship Interview Preparation | Speaker: Dr. Nneka Mbah
October 30* – Career Opportunities: Working as a Data Scientist | Speaker: Dr. Florian Huber
November 13 – Stipendium Hungaricum Application | Speaker: Amaechi Odono
November 20 – Commonwealth Shared Scholarship | Speaker: Dr. Kalu Udu
November 27* – Manuscript and Thesis Editing and Referencing | Speaker: Dr. Zeribe Nwosu
December 4* – ZNF: 2021 Networking Session | Presenters: ZNF Team
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*Formal monthly seminar. Others are mini-seminars
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