Dr. Bolaji Akinyele Akanbi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Bolaji Akinyele-Akanbi is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Manitoba. With a bachelor's degree from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and a master's and doctorate from the University of Manitoba, Dr. Akinyele-Akanbi has developed a strong academic profile focusing on social justice and community-based research. Her research interests include intimate partner violence, immigrant refugee issues, and anti-colonial perspectives in social work practice. She teaches various courses at the Fort Garry Campus, emphasizing anti-colonial African feminist approaches in her teaching. Dr. Akinyele-Akanbi has contributed to numerous community services, including organizing workshops on mental health and providing mentorship to racialized students. She has been active in academic presentations, addressing topics such as migration health and the experiences of racialized immigrants in Canada. Over the years, she has received multiple awards, including the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Teaching and researching in the Faculty of Social Work.

Awards

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University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship Award

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University of Manitoba Alumni Association Graduate Fellowship Award

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University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies Special Award

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Margaret Mary Burns Award in Social Work

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Faculty of Social Work Endowment Fund

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.