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This paper explores the epistemic oppressions and privileges experienced in the academic migration journey of a Brazilian researcher to Spain. Utilising a novel methodology grounded in feminist and decolonial perspectives, the paper is informed by a study that employs the river of life technique to draw parallels between the academic ecosystem and a river ecosystem, thereby illustrating the dynamic and complex nature of academic trajectories. Through strong reflexivity and committed articulation, the research highlights the situated knowledge of the researcher, emphasising the necessity of decolonising academic practices to achieve epistemic justice. The findings contribute to the broader discourse on epistemic liberation, calling for an academic environment that acknowledges and addresses power dynamics and fosters inclusivity for researchers from the Global South.
Vargas et al. (Mon,) studied this question.