Curating a connected community in virtual space: Solomon Islands Research Mentoring Tok Stori

This article examines the relationship between academic mentoring and tok stori, a Melanesian orality, in digital environment. is significant where dispersal an unintended consequence of way development aid intersects with opportunities for scholars from less developed countries, and, consequently, country-focused communities remain undeveloped as education becomes individualised. situation occurs despite fact that self social common good many contexts, such Solomon Islands Melanesia. Using contributions participants Research Mentoring Tok Stori (SIRMT), we discuss various kinds support outcomes become possible when deliberate attempts are made to create connected community through virtual space. Among findings significance mentorship personal growth, potential building means stori catalyst developments physical world.