There is a feeling amongs many Nigerians that they MUST get a degree and that this will be a golden passport to riches.
Many study in any school or country just to get a certificate, spending £10, 000 to £30,000 or even more .
They still end up selling yams in the market, with never a hope of earning back the money spent.

justwise:


I'm sorry but he is clueless.

There are so many reasons why people end up in those universities he tagged lowly ranked and waste of money.

Many universities are very good at certain subjects and general ranking does not reflect this but subject ranking does.

Some Nigerians and indeed African students on scholarship are studying in those lowly ranked universities because of the agreement between the scholarship awarding body and the school.

Self sponsoring student on study leave may not consider school ranking but just want to gained more knowledge in their field and return to their jobs in Nigeria.

Like i said before there are many reasons...

Calling him clueless isn't an insult

I feel the guy is making a point. He's exaggerating though. There was a period on this thread where people were talking a lot about Coventry, so he was just wondering what's the hype.

Anyi3:


Calling him clueless isn't an insult

I feel the guy is making a point. He's exaggerating though. There was a period on this thread where people were talking a lot about Coventry, so he was just wondering what's the hype.

So saying that you don't have a clue is an insult?

justwise:


I'm sorry but he is clueless.

There are so many reasons why people end up in those universities he tagged lowly ranked and waste of money.

Many universities are very good at certain subjects and general ranking does not reflect this but subject ranking does.


Some Nigerians and indeed African students on scholarship are studying in those lowly ranked universities because of the agreement between the scholarship awarding body and the school.

Self sponsoring student on study leave may not consider school ranking but just want to gained more knowledge in their field and return to their jobs in Nigeria.

Like i said before there are many reasons...

May God bless you.

justwise:


So saying that you don't have a clue is an insult?

Context bro.
You don't have a clue
sounds different from
You're clueless

They mean the same but one has a condescending tone attached

Anyi3:


Calling him clueless isn't an insult

I feel the guy is making a point. He's exaggerating though. There was a period on this thread where people were talking a lot about Coventry, so he was just wondering what's the hype.

Hype?how? Did anyone mention that school is well ranked or something.there was a reason why people talked about coventry.a ranking table in the uk said its among the top 15 another said is 48th so what's the hype there?do you know the definition of HYPE at all?did anyone mention it as a top school in the uk?

spikesC:


We know bullshlt when we see it

It's so easy recognising people who portray their ignorant opinions as facts, so I still wonder why you guys engage in futile arguments with them

well call It what ever u want. What I know u can't change it.

erico2k2:

Exactly, and i work with them,the actualy envy us Nigerians.

here we go again!

crazydove:


Hype?how? Did anyone mention that school is well ranked or something.there was a reason why people talked about coventry.a ranking table in the uk said its among the top 15 another said is 48th so what's the hype there?do you know the definition of HYPE at all?did anyone mention it as a top school in the uk?

I don't buy his idea entirely, just saying he raised some valid points. If someone must pay millions try and make it a very good school.

He was probably wondering why people were talking so much about a school that was not particularly highly ranked on the global stage.

Don't get me wrong I'm not in the clique of people who bash people who study in the UK. Everybody should go wherever they please.

Anyi3:


I don't buy his idea entirely, just saying he raised some valid points. If someone must pay millions try and make it a very good school.

He was probably wondering why people were talking so much about a school that was not particularly highly ranked on the global stage.

Don't get me wrong I'm not in the clique of people who bash people who study in the UK. Everybody should go wherever they please.

Then he should have read very very well.those who talked about the school faulted the school and praised the school on how they are trying to improve.everyone has a reason of their school of choice or country.

Adaobi123 Adaobi123

aventura:
Adaobi123 Adaobi123

yes ?

worry357:
There is a feeling amongs many Nigerians that they MUST get a degree and that this will be a golden passport to riches.
Many study in any school or country just to get a certificate, spending £10, 000 to £30,000 or even more .
They still end up selling yams in the market, with never a hope of earning back the money spent.

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worry, worry guy, u too dey worry....buhahaha

Pls oo anybody here goin to university of bradford dis september?

adaobi123:

yes ?

adaobi123:

yes ?

Somebody please, how easy is it to get a good lecturing job in the UK... I'm finishing my PhD from Southampton soon with very good marks.

Is it likely I will be retained??

thanks

Hello, please anybody going to glasgow caledonian dis september.. Mail me on chilezdengr@gmail.com

Juwohn:
Somebody please, how easy is it to get a good lecturing job in the UK... I'm finishing my PhD from Southampton soon with very good marks.

Is it likely I will be retained??

thanks

I am not trying to discourage you but it could be difficult at this stage.I don't know your field of study but most UK universities don't employ recent PhD holders directly into teaching.I Know that from my own little research.Try and apply for the post -doctorate scheme/program.As a PhD holder,opportunities abound in research and the academia. Also it depends on your performance and recommendations from any of your lecturers and supervisors for you to going into lecturing.Also they have to consider many factors like immigration,research interest etc.

Samoalfred:
I am not trying to discourage you but it could be difficult at this stage.I don't know your field of study but most UK universities don't employ recent PhD holders directly into teaching.I Know that from my own little research.Try and apply for the post -doctorate scheme/program.As a PhD holder,opportunities abound in research and the academia. Also it depends on your performance and recommendations from any of your lecturers and supervisors for you to going into lecturing.Also they have to consider many factors like immigration,research interest etc.

I know a young Nigerian who is lecturing in one of uk universities.and he started lecturing before he finished his Doctorate degree.

Juwohn:
Somebody please, how easy is it to get a good lecturing job in the UK... I'm finishing my PhD from Southampton soon with very good marks.

Is it likely I will be retained??

thanks

A friend who finished her PhD in Bradford university is lecturing in Huddersfield university the last time we talked, though she is not a Nigerian but its possible, just do your research since you will be given one year to work after your program.

Justwise,please can someone do a part-time program in a postgraduate degree after his/her masters?

crazydove:
Justwise,please can someone do a part-time program in a postgraduate degree after his/her masters?

I don't think you can since foreign students are not allowed to study part time

justwise:


I don't think you can since foreign students are not allowed to study part time

Alright thank you

crazydove:


I know a young Nigerian who is lecturing in one of uk universities.and he started lecturing before he finished his Doctorate degree.

I did not say it is impossible.It could be difficult.Lecturing before he finished his PhD? Hmmmn

Samoalfred:
I did not say it is impossible.It could be difficult.Lecturing before he finished his PhD? Hmmmn

I never made any conclusion you said so.I just gave a valid study and yes,he is lecturing in a very good school in uk where he did his PHD.And he just rounded up his PHD recently.

Samoalfred:
I did not say it is impossible.It could be difficult.Lecturing before he finished his PhD? Hmmmn

My brother is a lecturer and he hasn't finished his PhD

spikesC:


My brother is a lecturer and he hasn't finished his PhD

If your brother is studying a Science/Engineering course, he is most likely a teaching assistant or a lab demonstrator.

Normally, after a studying for a PhD in a STEM course, most people go on to complete a post-doctoral program, engaging in active research, usually for a period of 2years. As a researcher, no one will take you very seriously if you haven't undergone a post-doc. Even UK students (who do not have any immigration issues, btw) do this, so if you have studied a science/engineering course, it is in your best interest to start searching for Post-doc positions.

That said, I cannot make any conclusive comments about social sciences courses, humanities or the arts.

memeguy:


If your brother is studying a Science/Engineering course, he is most likely a teaching assistant or a lab demonstrator.

Normally, after a studying for a PhD in a STEM course, most people go on to complete a post-doctoral program, engaging in active research, usually for a period of 2years. As a researcher, no one will take you very seriously if you haven't undergone a post-doc. Even UK students (who do not have any immigration issues, btw) do this, so if you have studied a science/engineering course, it is in your best interest to start searching for Post-doc positions.

That said, I cannot make any conclusive
comments about social sciences courses, humanities or the arts.

The person I know is into management and he's into research,consultation etc

memeguy:


If your brother is studying a Science/Engineering course, he is most likely a teaching assistant or a lab demonstrator.

Normally, after a studying for a PhD in a STEM course, most people go on to complete a post-doctoral program, engaging in active research, usually for a period of 2years. As a researcher, no one will take you very seriously if you haven't undergone a post-doc. Even UK students (who do not have any immigration issues, btw) do this, so if you have studied a science/engineering course, it is in your best interest to start searching for Post-doc positions.

That said, I cannot make any conclusive comments about social sciences courses, humanities or the arts.

Calm down and ask questions first. Na my brother we dey talk about here so

He is a LECTURER

Who's going Manchester Metropolitan University this September? Hit me up!

Please whose going to Glasgow Caledonian Uni dis september pls hit me up or mail to chilezdengr@yahoo.com