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PhD Journey

December 5, 2025

My Journey to the British Academy Global Talent Endorsement

Olasunkanmi Arowolo

Researcher, Lecturer, Coach, and Mentor in Journalism.

When I first heard about the Global Talent Visa, sometime in 2024, it wasn’t something I thought applied to me. I often saw it mentioned alongside senior researchers and global thought leaders - people whose careers seemed far ahead of mine. 

Olasunkanmi Arowolo shares his detailed journey to receiving a British Academy Global Talent endorsement - from completing a PhD at the University of Kent with rare distinction to navigating the application process with strategy, mentorship, faith, and impact-driven focus. Read here for the full rep...

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