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By Vanessa Tautter | Over a year ago, my colleagues and I decided to organise a conference at the University of Graz. For many of us, it was the last year at this particular university and, in a way, we… Continue Reading →
By Petra Kostevc & Vanessa Tautter | We recently organized the international and interdisciplinary student conference Transcending Borders – Redrawing Perspectives at the University of Graz. It was a great success. We had an amazing time with interesting, thought-provoking discussions… Continue Reading →
By Joannie Jean | Something we all do as students or candidates is writing. Many students find this activity tedious and, in our fast-paced world, we tend to get distracted from it often. After a while of doing guerilla-style writing,… Continue Reading →
By James Cleverley | Presenting at conferences can be a nerve-wracking experience. Exposing your research before a group of strangers can feel vulnerable, and conveying the results of hours spent toiling away alone within the limited amount of time available… Continue Reading →
By Lauren Elsie White | As a PhD student the opportunities to visit other universities across multiple continents rarely present themselves. So, when the University of Glasgow offered grants to visit the University of Sydney, it was one I could… Continue Reading →
By Aleksandra Szczodrowski | Diversity is one of the key terms of the early 21st century. Much effort is directed at creating and fostering inclusive and diverse living and working conditions, and academia is no exception to this. Yet, academia… Continue Reading →
By Vanessa Tautter | In the context of an increasingly competitive academic culture and the tough financial environment that can accompany university studies, particularly in countries with (high) tuition fees, taking extra time to think and learn is difficult. Yet,… Continue Reading →
By Sophie Allen | Partaking in postgraduate study can be – and in my experience – is very daunting. Moving to a new institution for my Masters encouraged me to get involved and make the effort to attend organised events… Continue Reading →
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