Academic Talk 2021 Report
The Academic Affairs Department (AAD), on the 27th October 2021, hosted its 2021 Academic Talk on “Selecting feasible research topics and roadmap to write a good thesis” in the Reading Academy Building of NUIST (Room C101). The talk aimed at guiding students in selecting feasible research topics/objectives and conducting high-quality scientific research for publication.
Opening Remarks
The opening remarks were given by the coordinator, Ms. Karen, to welcome all attendees to the program. She extended special gratitude to Dr. Eyram Norgbey for his presence as the keynote speaker. Ms. Karen concluded her remarks by expressing her hope that this academic talk addresses the concerns of all students.
Introductory remarks given by Miss. Karen
DJ NASA/Space (Mr. Lord Amoah), Disc jockey for the event
Keynote Speaker
Miss. Yana Buravleva (MC/Host)
Ms. Yana, the former secretary of the AAD, was the MC for the event. She expressed her excitement for the Academic Talk and reassured attendees that they had made the right decision being present. She thanked everyone for coming and requested Collins Oduro, the president of the AAD, to introduce the keynote speaker, Dr. Eyram Norgbey.
Dr. Eyram Norgbey, Distinguished speaker for the event
Dr. Eyram Norgbey, an associate professor at the NUIST Reading Academy and a visiting scholar of the Federal Highway Research Institute-BAST in Cologne, Germany, expressed his delight in being among students and noted that the Academic Talk provided a platform to share his research experiences. There were two sessions in all; the first session tackled how to select a viable research topic and write a good research proposal, while the second session delved into the content and structure of thesis writing.
Dr. Eyram gave an overview of research, points to consider during research and available websites where good research articles can be accessed. He went on to outline the format for PhD, Master's, and bachelor's thesis. Dr. Eyram also presented a detailed approach to thesis writing using How to get Gulou from my Dormitory as a sample topic. He addressed the common mistakes made in thesis writing and discussed the solutions.
Audience following proceedings keenly
Certificate Presentation to the distinguished speaker by Miss Karen (AAD’sco-ordinator)
Closing Remarks
Mr. Isaiah A. Adegoke, the vice president of AAD, delivered the closing remarks by expressing a special appreciation to Dr. Eyram Norgbey for his involvement and thanked all attendees for attending the session.
AAD's Vice President gave the vote of thanks and closing remarks
AAD executives and Dr. Eyram Norgbey
Group Photograph
