Archives: QES-AS-WA Blogs

Monday, October 21, 2024

The Canadian African Diaspora in Trade and Foreign Policy by Canadian International Council (CIC) Ottawa’s Africa Study Group October 5th, 2024

Expanding Horizons: A Tough Decision with a Positive Outlook Carleton’s QES-AS-WA project warehoused at the Institute of African Studies, offers her QES scholars an array of learning opportunities: multiple capacity-building workshops by Carleton staff and faculty, obtaining support through a faculty research mentor, access to Carleton’s... More

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Gloria Boko Epse Agbo

My selection When I first received the selection mail for the QES - AS - WA program, I thought it was a hoax. I had absolutely no idea. I checked the email address that had acknowledged receipt of my application to reassure myself. The kindness and availability of the entire IAS team during the... More

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Zainab Musa Shallangwa

Reflections on my QES Experience I applied for the QES program because of the unique project title - Wurin ta na yin rubutu - rendered in Hausa, a language widely spoken in Northern Nigeria. I connected with the title on two levels: first, as a Hausa speaker, and second, as a northern Nigerian female... More

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Adwoa Owusuaa Bobie

First Impressions I arrived in Ottawa on the 31st of April to the colder-than-usual (based on my experience in Europe) Spring season of Canada. There is a popular saying I came to relate to, that in Canada, conversations are mostly about “weather and construction”. The weather is extreme in every season and there is... More

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Jane Ezirigwe

Empowering Women for Professional Advancement: Reflections on my QES Program at Carleton University The Warmth My journey with the QES program at Carleton University began with an incredibly warm welcome that set the stage for success. The nurturing environment at Carleton, particularly within the Institute of African Studies, was palpable and... More

Friday, October 6, 2023

Odile Raphaelle Ngueda Djeuta

  Boursiere selected in the first cohort of the programme, Queen Elizabeth Scholarships – Advanced Scholars – West Africa (QES-AS-WA) Placement Partner Black entrepreneur hip knowledge hub Research theme An Exploratory study on Black entrepreneurs in the city of Ottawa, Canada Main objective Explore public and private support measures for... More

Friday, October 6, 2023

Mawuenyega Makafui Butu

As the theme for this fellowship connotes, “Wurin ta na yin rubutu,” I had my own room to write and work on my PhD thesis during the QES program. The fellowship offered me the space, resources, and serene environment to concentrate and work on my PhD thesis. My research skills and writing ability improved... More

Friday, October 6, 2023

Helena Osei-Egyir

In writing this piece, I found myself wondering whether I could truly quantify the value of the experiences the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship has given me. Well, let me attempt to recount a few moments. All too quickly, the journey which began in November 2021 concluded after a six-week stay at Carleton University between June... More

Friday, October 6, 2023

Claude Winnie Pefolé Fotsing

ARTICLE DE BLOG SUR MON EXPERIENCE QESAS     L’expérience du QES fait partie de celles qui n’arrivent qu’une fois dans une vie, et je réalise aujourd’hui à cet instant précis combien il m’a été précieux et bénéfique d’en faire partie. Le premier challenge que cette expérience a réussi à relever chez moi, était... More

Friday, October 6, 2023

Rashidat Sumbola Akande

My QES Experience I am Rashidat Sumbola Akande from Nigeria, currently serving as an economics lecturer at Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria. My primary area of research interest centers on economic development, with a specific focus on the informal sector and sustainable development. Additionally, I am passionate about other aspects of... More

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Sophia Abiri-Franklin

Unveiling the Impact: My QES Experience by Dr. Sophia Abiri-Franklin I begin this journey of reflection by extending my heartfelt gratitude to Carleton University and the generous sponsors of the award. Recounting my time at Carleton, the rewards far exceeded my initial expectations. Even now, as I look back, the echoes of that experience... More

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