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Academic Skills
Journal vs conference papers: Key differences & advice
Journal and conference papers are not the same, and both formats have advantages and disadvantages. A good understanding of the key differences between journal and conference papers avoids pitfalls, such as copyright issues when wanting to turn a conference into…
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Academic Skills
18 common audience questions at academic conferences (+ how to react)
While you can practice your conference presentation a hundred times, audience questions are more difficult to prepare for. Nonetheless, several typical audience questions are frequently asked at academic conferences. Be aware of these questions and know how to react! Contents…
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Career Advice
How many conferences postgrads should attend
Conferences are important events in every postgraduate’s career. Therefore, it makes sense that many postgraduate students ask themselves how many conferences they should ideally attend. While the exact number of conferences that a PhD student should (or can) go to…
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Academic Skills
How to introduce yourself in a conference presentation (in six simple steps)
Academic conferences are great occasions for networking. Particularly the start of a conference presentation offers a unique opportunity to introduce yourself to the audience, concisely and effectively. Contents Why effective introductions during academic conference presentations matterStep 1: State your full…
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Networking Hacks
How to network during an online academic conference
Academic conferences are increasingly held online or in a hybrid format. How to network during online academic conferences? Find out more about virtual networking ideas and strategies during academic online conferences. Contents Why online academic conferences are (partly) here to…
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Academic Skills
Public speaking in academia and how to practice it
Public speaking is an important skill to master in academia. It is also a common source of anxiety. Luckily, public speaking is a skill that can be learnt and gets better with practice. Find out why public speaking is so…
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Networking Hacks
Simple strategies to network at academic conferences
Networking at academic conferences can feel overwhelming. However, when you follow six simple strategies, networking at academic conferences is not as difficult as it may seem. Contents #1 Networking by preparing a good conference presentation#2 Networking by connecting with other…
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