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DAMMY🍁
@DammyTr
@LFC fan❤️. 7th President, Faculty of management sciences, (Fuoye). Micah 7:8
Nigeria Katılım Ocak 2022
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@DammyTr @mrajiabdulwasiu @DammyTr please what are the courses available in your faculty (management sciences) at Fuoye for PhD level? Thank you
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How to Build a Research Identity: Personal Branding in Academia.
Academia has a reputation problem. For decades, researchers were told that good work speaks for itself.
- Publish in the right journals,
- Present at the right conferences,
and
- The right people will find you.
That was never entirely true, and in today's crowded, globalised research environment, it is even less true than before.
If you want to build a career in research, you need a research identity. Not a persona. Not a performance. A clear, consistent, authentic presence that communicates who you are, what you work on, and why it matters.
This is what people in other fields call personal branding, and it is time academia caught up.
Your research identity starts with clarity about your own work. Can you explain what you do in two sentences to someone who is not in your field? If not, that is the first thing to work on. Not because simplification is always accurate, but because the ability to explain complex ideas simply reveals deep understanding. It also opens doors.
Journalists, funders, policymakers, and collaborators from other disciplines cannot engage with your work if they cannot understand it.
Once you can explain your work clearly, the next step is making it findable. Start with the basics: a complete and up-to-date Google Scholar profile, an ORCID account, and a ResearchGate profile.
These platforms are where people look when they want to learn more about you after hearing your name.
An empty or outdated profile is a
missed opportunity. Social media, used strategically, can dramatically expand your reach. X (formerly
Twitter) remains one of the most active platforms for academic discourse.
Researchers share preprints, discuss findings, announce conference papers, and build networks there. You do not need to post every day. But showing up consistently, sharing your work, engaging with others in your field, commenting on relevant
discussions builds visibility over time.
LinkedIn is increasingly important for researchers who are interested in careers beyond academia, or in building connections with industry partners and funders.
A well-written LinkedIn profile that presents your research in accessible terms can attract attention from people who would never encounter your journal articles.
One of the most powerful things you can do for your research identity is to develop a niche. Not a narrow, limiting box, but a clear area of expertise that people associate
with your name.
When someone in your field thinks about a particular topic, do they
think of you? If not, what would it take to become known for something specific?
This does not mean ignoring everything else. It means being intentional about the impression you create.
Your research identity is also built offline. At conferences, introduce yourself by your work, not just your institution. Follow up with people you meet. Volunteer to chair sessions or review papers. These small actions add up to a reputation, and reputation is the currency of academic careers.
You are already more than a junior researcher waiting to be discovered. Start presenting yourself that way.
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@mrajiabdulwasiu I will be in your DM sir for some enquiries and guidance 🙏🏽
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RT @AstonKgen: I’m very happy a lot of people found the space yesterday helpful. This is a big shout out to @powerfulbadeeu for initiating…
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@AstonKgen @powerfulbadeeu @ridwan_on_x @Promeesekeys @SBadekale @Ay0Anjorin @olu_stephenlr @OLOWUBABATUNDE2 Still reminiscing from yesterday’s event.
Started my process already and I will be applying for the 2027 session by October 2026 by God’s grace. 🙏🏽
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The guys interviewing your for PTDF scholarship are mostly academics
If you have been planning to go for the interview dressed as you wish, it’s time to reconsider that plan.
Dress cooperate to the interview please.
See you at 9 pm, April fifth, 2026, live here or on YouTube.
Behind is one of the partner universities for PhD in the UK.

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Heard about Erasmus Mundus in April 2024
Got my offer a year after!
Information is power🫰
You are the next!!
Adeyemi J.A.@AstonKgen
I’m still always surprised when people are just hearing about Erasmus Mundus! Let’s keep spreading awareness!
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Did you miss yesterday’s space session?
Here is the link to the recording.
You’re doing a lot of good for yourself by listening😌
twitter.com/i/spaces/1RJjp…
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God bless the host of this space. Such an impactful sessions, my night time well spent! 🙏🏽 @AstonKgen @Promeesekeys @powerfulbadeeu @Ay0Anjorin @ridwan_on_x @stephnpraise
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God bless the host of this space. Such an impactful sessions, my night time well spent! 🙏🏽
@AstonKgen @Promeesekeys @powerfulbadeeu @Ay0Anjorin @ridwan_on_x @stephnpraise

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Join us if you can.
Amazing brilliant guys that sure want you to benefit from EU largesse ☺️
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