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About Brett Bowman

Professor Brett Bowman is a professor of psychology and the Head of Postgraduate Strategy in the Research and Innovation Office. Committed to growing a sustainable knowledge pipeline in Africa, he is responsible for implementing the University’s Strategic Plan for Postgraduate Research Training. He also serves as the Wits Academic Director of the Wits-Edinburgh Sustainable African Futures (WESAF) Doctoral Programme.

Re-Thinking Recruitment Approaches Is Crucial to Developing Doctoral Research Capacity in Africa

By Megan Douglas, Brett Bowman, Sumaya Laher and Barbara Bompani2025-02-06T08:08:08+00:00February 6, 2025|

There is growing interest in expanding the number of PhD graduates in Africa to strengthen research capacity and innovation. However, recruitment challenges highlight structural barriers, including donor expectations, diversity goals, and institutional constraints within African higher education.