ASPIRE: Breaking racial barriers in the academy, Dr Francis Awolowo
In the first episode of the series we discuss the ASPIRE programme at Sheffield Hallam University, with the person behind the idea and the programme leader, Dr. Ifedapo Francis Awolowo. Dr Francis is an accomplished scholar with a wealth of academic achievements. With 7 degrees, including a distinguished PhD in Forensic Accounting, Dr. Awolowo has established himself as a leading authority in his field. Currently serving as a Senior Lecturer in Financial and Management Accounting at Sheffield Hallam University, he brings his students a wealth of knowledge and expertise. He is the Principal Investigator and Project Lead of the groundbreaking Accomplished Study Programme in Research Excellence (ASPIRE), funded by OFS/UKRI.