How I finished my PhD dissertation in 12 months:

A well-deserved promotion for my exceptional mum! olakunlemakinde Congratulations on being appointed as Ag. Registrar, a testament to your remarkable skills and commitment as a seasoned administrator. So proud of you, Mum! 🌟 👏🏾👏🏾

I used to love to read. Now I'm in my Phd, and I read so much for school. The last thing I want to do is read more. So, I veg out in front of the TV. Anyone else temporarily lose your love of reading when you are in your PhD? I hope to go back to reading for fun when I graduate.

Black women are underrepresented on corporate boards. We need to cultivate a corporate culture that champions & amplifies the voices and contributions of Black women, says Allard Law PhD Candidate Oludolapo Makinde (Oludolapo Makinde). via The Conversation Canada. theconversation.com/smashing-the-c…

🍂 Reflecting back on Women’s History Month, my latest piece on The Conversation Canada delves into the ongoing challenge of Black women breaking through the ‘concrete ceiling’ in corporate leadership. A crucial read as we look to build a more inclusive future. ➡️ rb.gy/2mdq99

I am recruiting PhD students! If you are interested in working on studying misinformation, hate speech and political polarization with a focus in non WEIRD contexts, please consider applying and mention my name. The deadline for our department Rutgers Football is January 5.

Imagine instead of fielding Stanley Nwabali we decided to field a goalkeeper from the 80s because it is his turn. Make we Dey use football sense during election. Religious and tribal sentiments don’t give you positive results. 🚶🏿‍♀️

There are still not enough Black women in corporate boardrooms. For authentic inclusivity, we must cultivate a culture that robustly champions, supports and amplifies the voices of #Black women, writes Oludolapo Makinde of Allard School of Law. #diversity #BHM2024 corporateknights.com/leadership/the…

Opinion: Corporate leaders need to promote social sustainability by addressing issues that impact employees, customers and the public, writes Allard School of Law PhD candidate Oludolapo Makinde. via Forbes forbes.com/sites/oludolap…

Putting People First: How Corporate Leaders Can Champion Social Sustainability The piece emphasizes the importance of the “s” in ESG, that is, social sustainability and explores the important role corporate leaders play in driving social sustainability in their companies and

“Talk Does Not Cook Rice”: Advancing Equal Rights and Access for Women Every International Women’s Day gets us talking about how far we’ve come in the fight for gender equality. Post IWD, we need fo shift from retrospection to proactive engagement. My latest Forbes piece,

PhD candidate Oludolapo Makinde (Oludolapo Makinde) wrote about the use of artificial intelligence in corporate leadership and the boardroom. forbes.com/sites/oludolap…

Women represent nearly 40% of the global workforce. Yet their specific needs, especially regarding their sexual and reproductive health and rights (#SRHR), are often neglected. See how UNFPA helps companies take this issue seriously: unf.pa/psr ✍️🏿 Oludolapo Makinde

PhD candidate Oludolapo Makinde (Oludolapo Makinde) explores why companies must prioritize sexual & reproductive health rights in the workplace and the newly developed UNFPA metrics used to measure progress. forbes.com/sites/oludolap… #SRHR

This is important. How to reduce feelings of physical and mental fatigue during your PhD.

Opinion: Allard School of Law PhD student Oludolapo Makinde writes about visible minorities in Canada and creating a robust support for Black women to break through "concrete ceiling" of corporate culture. via milwaukeeindependent bit.ly/4dTpSaI

Deadline for students to submit proposals for (free) AI & Law Symposium is Feb. 14th. The hybrid event is on April 2nd. Excited to see the innovative proposals already coming in! allard.ubc.ca/about-us/event…