
Reclaiming the true purpose of doctoral education in Ghana
Emmanuel Adu-Mensah , lecturer and researcher passionate about societal impact of research degrees.
A Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) is the highest academic degree, representing a transition from consuming knowledge to actively creating it.
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