When mentorship becomes bullying: The hidden abuse of power in academia

Mentorship has always been regarded as one of the defining pillars of academia. It is through mentorship that knowledge is transferred, research capacity is developed, and future scholars are nurtured. Every successful academic can usually point to one or more mentors who provided guidance, challenged their thinking, opened professional doors, and helped shape their careers. Effective mentorship is therefore one of the most valuable investments a university can make in sustaining academic exc...

By Kwasi Debrah