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Inverting the Decolonization Agenda for Research Partnerships

25.11.2025 , in ((International Academic Mobility)) , ((No Comments))

Despite decades of talk, why does “decolonizing” research partnerships still feel like a colonial project? The uncomfortable truth is that the reform is still being led by the very powers it seeks to dismantle. Even with decades of critique and countless well-meaning declarations, the architecture of global research collaborations continues ...

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Challenging Old Power Dynamics: How Regional Collaboration Strengthens the Global South

20.11.2025 , in ((International Academic Mobility)) , ((No Comments))

Academic mobility carries varied meanings across different contexts. For Global North academics, it is often about getting closer to the research context and broadening empirical scope. Conversely, for researchers in the Global South, mobility is frequently understood as access to opportunities—such as postdoctoral appointments, fellowships, or short-term visits to Global ...

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