Turning Your Thesis into Articles and Policy Briefs: A Practical Publishing Seminar
If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your postgraduate thesis into impactful publications, this UNILAG Postdoc-led Webinar hosted by the WITS-TUB-UNILAG Urban Lab is exactly what you need.
This session provides a clear roadmap for postgraduates who want to publish their work in academic journals and create policy briefs that make a real difference.
About the Seminar
The Practical Publishing Seminar equips participants with hands-on strategies to transform their theses into publishable outputs. You’ll learn how to:
- Identify key findings and sections of your thesis suitable for publication.
- Structure and format journal-ready manuscripts.
- Write concise, engaging policy briefs that influence decision-making.
- Navigate the peer review process effectively.
- Balance academic rigor with policy relevance.
Beyond writing, the seminar explores how to make your research resonate across scholarly and policy spaces, helping you amplify both visibility and impact.
Facilitators
Prof. Damilola Agbalajobi
Professor of Political Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
Dr. Kuukuwa Manful
Assistant Professor of Architecture, University of Michigan, USA
These accomplished facilitators bring extensive experience in publishing, research dissemination, and policy engagement. They’ll share practical insights to help you refine your manuscripts, strengthen your academic writing, and publish with confidence.
Event Details
Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (West Africa Time)
Venue: Online (Virtual Seminar)
There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and interact directly with the presenters.
Why You Should Attend
Publishing can be a daunting process for many postgraduates, but this seminar breaks it down into achievable steps. By attending, you will:
- Gain step-by-step guidance on transforming your thesis into publishable journal articles.
- Learn techniques for writing evidence-based, policy-relevant briefs.
- Build capacity for research visibility and policy engagement.
- Understand how to communicate complex academic findings clearly and persuasively.
- Join a community of researchers committed to academic and policy excellence.
This event is ideal for postgraduate students, early-career researchers, and academics seeking to increase their publication success and broaden the impact of their work.
Registration
Register in advance for this Seminar:
https://tinyurl.com/32xzkjmm
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Organized by
This event is organized by the WITS-TUB-UNILAG Urban Lab, in collaboration with Habitat Unit (TU Berlin) and supported by DAAD.
Together, these institutions are committed to advancing postgraduate research capacity, promoting academic publishing, and strengthening the bridge between research and real-world policy.
