have to familiarize themselves and be well immersed in the theories addressing a particular field of study or subject-matter. - Sarah Ssali

This is important because it helps in consolidating the next generation of Africa’s knowledge producers and professoriate, enabling them know each other better and form life-long, career-enhancing relationships.

We have just concluded a fruitful period. Interestingly, this is not the first time we are having a joint workshop. We have had them in Nairobi before but then, they were back to back and we never really met.

They must read widely as it is a must for their work so that they can determine what the key developments in their field are, and decide on what issues to focus on, or the potential contribution they hope their research will have on their field.