Three-Day DAAD Ghana Event: Grooming the Next Generation of Scholars Through Mentorship

Under the leadership of Prof. Samuel Alhassan Issah, the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), in partnership with the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) of Germany through the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), is proud to announce a prestigious three-day programme aimed at empowering early-career scholars through enhanced skills in academic publishing, grant writing, and innovative teaching methods.
Event Details:
Theme: Grooming the Next Generation of Scholars: The Role of Mentorship
Venue: University of Education Winneba (UEW)
Date: June 18 to 21, 2025
Programme Highlights:
Day 1: June 18 - ARRIVAL DAY
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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Arrival/Registration
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6:00 PM - 7:45 PM - Welcome Dinner
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7:45 PM - 8:00 PM - Overview of Activities
Day 2: June 19
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7:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Breakfast
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Registration and Opening Ceremony
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Welcome Address by UEW Vice-Chancellor/ Representative
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - First Talk: Making a Lasting Impact in Academia Through Mentorship and Discipline
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Speaker: Professor Dr. Samuel Alhassan Issah
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Second Talk: Managing Your Social and Academic Life
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Speaker: Professor Dr. Samuel Awinkene Atintono
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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Snack Break
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Practical Session, Q&A
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Dinner
Day 3: June 20
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7:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Breakfast
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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - First Talk: Writing Proposals for Grants: What You Need to Know About Grantsmanship
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Speaker: Professor Dr. Joseph Yaro
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Group Work on Grant Proposal Writing
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Second Talk: Credible Publications and Positive Professional Image
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Speaker: Dr. Gifty Appiah-Adjei
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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Snack Break
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Group Presentations and Practical Sessions
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM - Feedback and Recap
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5:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Roundtable Discussion and Next Steps
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Dinner
Day 4: June 21 - Departure
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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM - Breakfast