Giving Voice Initiative
The Giving Voice Initiative (GVI) is a platform for Africans and those interested in the Continent to share their ideas on Africa. It aims to showcase global opportunities and critically explore Africa’s place in the world. It particularly encourages indigenous leaders, innovators, academics, the African Diaspora and many more others to share ideas on Africa, explore the challenges of Africa’s 21st century realities and chart ways forward for the prosperity of Africa.
In other words, GVI aims to critically expand the discourse and action on Africa; and create space for coalescing ideas and initiatives that can augment and create opportunities for Africans, as well as African companies and organisations. As such, GVI, through Knowledge Bridge hosts and curates talks using various platforms with collaborative partners and associates. These gatherings are for sharing ideas, opportunities and knowledge about Africa.
Developing a Successful Career as a Black Academic in the UK Day 1
The two-day webinar provided critical perspectives on important issues for black academics.
Attendees benefited from the experience of other academics, re-envisioned their career plans, and planned more effectively for success. This virtual event was co-hosted by the Scaling Business in Africa (SBIA) Consortium at the University of Edinburgh and Knowledge Bridge.
Developing a Successful Career as a Black Academic in the UK Day 2
The webinar was informed by the fact that black academics and women are underrepresented at professorial and leadership levels in UK Universities. This issue raises concerns about the prospects of career progression for black academics in the UK despite an increase record levels.
Day 2 addressed topics such as Research Grants, Engagement and Consulting as well as Career Progression and Mobility for black academics.
Get Involved
GVI is currently seeking to expand its reach for support in order to deliver such gatherings, share opportunities and encourage dialogue. It is a great platform for knowledge exchange and if done well can present endless opportunities.
GVI extends an invitation to those with ideas that would like to use the platform to share those ideas. Reach out to us today to continue this meaningful dialogue.