The Leadership and Leadership Development Special Interest Group (BAM), the Academy for African Studies (AFAS), and the Entrepreneurship in Minority Groups Special Interest Group (ISBE) are hosting a one-day virtual event for doctoral students.
This event is designed to support our doctoral community by showcasing best practices in doctoral research. We recognise that the doctoral journey is often marked by challenges, uncertainties, and critical turning points. Therefore, this workshop aims to highlight the key elements that contribute to a successful doctorate—effective supervision, a deep understanding of the research process, and strong support systems.
By drawing insights from both current and past doctoral students, as well as supervisors, we will explore essential techniques for navigating the PhD journey with confidence. Our goal is to provide practical guidance and strategies that foster timely and successful completions while enhancing the broader impact of doctoral research
Provider Information
Leadership and Leadership Development SIG, Academy for African Studies (AFAS) and Entrepreneurship in Minority Groups Special Interest Group (ISBE)
Who Should Attend?
The event speaks to Sections A1 and E1, as detailed in the BAM Framework
Speakers
Professor Christian Harrison
Christian Harrison is a Professor of Leadership and Enterprise at the University of Greater Manchester UK and the Director of the Centre for Leadership and Empowerment. He is also the Head of the Research and Doctoral College of the Off Campus Division. He leads the Research Excellence Framework (REF) for Business and Management in the Business School and is a well-known scholar in leadership, contributing to media outlets like STV, Scotland Tonight, and the Guardian Nigeria. He has authored numerous research papers and books, including the bestselling Leadership Theory and Research: A Critical Approach to New and Existing Paradigms.
Christian is Co-Vice Chair for Communities at the British Academy of Management and is Chair for the Academy for African Studies. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a Certified Management and Business Educator, and a Fellow of the Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management. He serves on several editorial boards and panels, and as an external examiner for many UK universities.
An expert consultant and speaker, he has delivered leadership training to the Scottish Government Directors, NHS, SMEs, and a host of others. Professor Harrison’s accolades include an Honorary Doctor of Innovation in Leadership, 2024 Distinguished Leadership Award and multiple Excellence Awards. He is also the founder of The Leadership Mould Initiative International, championing leadership development globally.
Dr King Omeihe
Dr King Omeihe is Senior Lecturer of Marketing and Small Business at the University of the West of Scotland. He holds the position of President at the Academy for African Studies and Chair of Ethnic Minority Groups at the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
His research interest in economic sociology examines the role of markets and the emergence of economic institutions. Much of this work is centrally concerned with understanding how institutional arrangements are interpreted across contexts. This includes examining the reflexive basis of reputation in multiplex networks, identifying the sources of trust in low-trust societies, and examining networks and their sources of cooperation.
He is a selected fellow of the West African Transitional Justice Centre and serves as a Senior Economic Advisor at the Marcel House.
Facilitator
Dr Ijeoma Ukeni
Dr Ijeoma G. Ukeni (fondly known as Ije) is a distinguished lecturer at Huddersfield Business School with extensive research and teaching experience in leadership, ethics, OB and HRM-related studies. As a leadership expert, she is interested in servant leadership and ethics-based leadership philosophies and is open to collaborative and impactful research engagements in related fields.
Ijeoma is a member of the SURGE and CeBAS research centre in HBS. Gaining entrance into HE teaching practice in 2017, Ijeoma has continued to enhance classroom engagement and student retention by being knowledgeable, approachable and supportive of students. Her research also informs her teaching, as reflected in modules (she leads) such as Managing People in International Context, Employment relations, Advanced Organisational Behaviour, HRM practice and theory and Leadership, theory and Practice.
She became a fellow of Advanced HE (FHEA) in 2020 and is currently a member of the Society for Research in Higher Education. She has published articles, book chapters and other pieces and is a reviewer for reputable journals.
Benefits of attending
- Insights into achieving excellence in doctoral studies,
- A nuanced conceptualisation of the student-supervisor relationship;
- An interactive platform to share experiences and receive valuable feedback on your doctoral journey.
- Addressing the real challenges of completing a Doctorate;
Contact
Please contact the BAM Office at [email protected] with any queries.
Event Fee
BAM Member: Free
Non-Member: £60
If you are booking multiple paid events as a Non-Member, it may be cheaper for you to purchase a BAM Membership as nearly all BAM Events are free or at a discounted rate for Members.
For more information, please visit BAM Membership
Registration closes on 25th March 2026 at 23:59 GMT
Payment and Cancellation Policy
Payment for the event must be received before the start date of the event concerned. Access will not be permitted to the event if full payment has not been received.
Cancellations
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Cancellations received within 14 days of booking your place on the event will receive a full refund.
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Cancellations received after the 14-day cancellation period and later than 14 days before the start date of the event will not be eligible for a refund.
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Although we endeavour to run all events as advertised, BAM reserves the right to cancel any event if, for example, there are not enough people to justify running the event or if other significant unforeseen circumstances arise.
To cancel a booking a cancellation request must be submitted via your BAM Account, to do this:
- Go to your BAM Account
- Click 'My Events'
- Under 'Upcoming Events' will be the booking, please click Cancel Booking
- Follow the steps and complete the request