Doctoral Thesis � 2018
Lived experiences of Black African Immigrant Entrepreneurs in South Yorkshire
Supervised by Quine, K.
Publications & Presentations
Research papers, conference presentations, webinars and doctoral work by Dr Tilahun Mekonnen.
Presentation � 2024
Linking all to Google Drawings: A technology hub and virtual platform for learners, scholars and collaborative participants
The European Conference in Education (ECE 2024), London
Presentation � 2023
Adapting Digital Platforms to enhance teaching, learning and collaborative working
SHU Annual Teaching, Learning & Assessment Conference, Sheffield · Co-author: Hattersley, D.
Webinar presentation � 2024
Revisiting Resilience: The Advantage of Being Disadvantaged
Sheffield Hallam University
Sharing lived experience and reflection on a personal, professional, research and academic journey.
Webinar presentation � 2023
Resilience: The Advantages of Being Disadvantaged
Postgraduate Researchers on Race and Equity, Sheffield Hallam University
A phenomenological study of Black African immigrant entrepreneurs in South Yorkshire.
Work in progress � 2024
Othering, belonging and symbolic capital
With Palmer, N. — Sheffield Hallam University
Research in progress on the lived experiences of Black African immigrant entrepreneurs.
Conference abstract � 2026
PebblePad as a teaching and learning platform in Higher Education
IAFOR, London, UK
Conference abstract � 2025
The pedagogical significance of PebblePad as a teaching and learning platform in Higher Education
IAFOR, Washington, USA
Conference abstract � 2017
Exploring Immigrant Entrepreneurs’ Social Capital
3rd International Conference on Migration and Diaspora Entrepreneurship, University of Bremen
Phenomenological research on Black African immigrant entrepreneurs in South Yorkshire.
Conference paper � 2016
The Advantages of Being Disadvantaged
Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference, Paris
A phenomenological study of Black African immigrant entrepreneurs in South Yorkshire.
Conference paper � 2013
Challenges, opportunities and special needs of Black African immigrant entrepreneurs
Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference, Paris
Research presentation � 2019
The Advantages of Being Disadvantaged
International Business and Economics Research Group
A phenomenological study of Black African immigrant entrepreneurs.
Research work � 2014
Immigrant Entrepreneurship
Sheffield Hallam University
Black African immigrant entrepreneurs’ challenges and opportunities in South Yorkshire.
Literature review � 2012
Entrepreneurial success, barriers, special needs and support for ethnic-minority small businesses
Sheffield Hallam University
Leadership and Management Organisation Theory critical literature review.
MBA research � 2008
Black and Minority Ethnic small businesses in Sheffield
University of Wales, Cardiff
Analysis of barriers and special needs, evaluating support provision and making recommendations.