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- Nature Careers Funding
- Posted 3 years ago
Supporting the scientific community with access to international funding and grants opportunities
Here at Nature Careers weโre always looking for ways to provide assistance to the scientific community worldwide in order to help researchers to have a rewarding career.
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- Study Advice Article, Career Advice Article
- Posted 5 years ago
4 Ideas to Promote Your Research
When you have important research to share, speaking at a conference is one of the best ways to network, create connections, and make your voice heardโbut with so many people competing for attention, sometimes it can feel more like a drop in a bucket. In times like this, you need a secret weaponโsomething that makes your presentation stand out and ensures that audience members will remember it enough to take action. Check out our conference listings
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- Blog Post
- Posted 6 years ago
World Conference on Human Rights 1993
When thinking about conferences, we most often discuss academic conferences. However, throughout the twentieth century, the conference was an important meeting format for politicians and diplomats as well as academics. Some of the most important historical events of the century involved conference meetings which had a huge impact on national and international policy. One such key conference was the World Conference on Human Rights in 1993, which was the first human rights conference since the end of the Cold War and which was instrumental in specifying universal human rights.
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- Blog Post
- Posted 6 years ago
The 5 Most Famous Conferences Ever
Conferences have been a force for development and diplomacy on the international stage throughout the twentieth century. Here are five of the most famous conferences which have shaped our modern world. Download the Conference Monkey Directory - 6 Month Conference List
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- Blog Post
- Posted 6 years ago
6 Best Podcasts to Listen to
Attending a conference requires more than just expertise in your field โ it also requires soft skills like social skills and communication. You'll want to have something to talk about at a conference other than just your research topic. You can't work all the time! One way to get better at interesting small talk is to broaden your knowledge so that you know a little bit about all sorts of topics, and can carry on a conversation about them, and a great way to do that is to listen to podcasts on diverse topics.
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- Study Advice Article, Career Advice Article, Study Abroad Article, Blog Post, Work Abroad Article
- Posted 6 years ago
Are bigger or smaller conferences better?
Conferences can range in size from less than fifty attendees to tens of thousands of attendees. But which is better to attend for your career: a larger or a smaller conference? Download the Conference Monkey Directory - 6 Month Conference List
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- Study Advice Article, Career Advice Article, Blog Post, Ranking
- Posted 6 years ago
Academic Conferences Can Be Difficult For Women. Here's Why
Conferences are a key part of academic life, but they can be difficult events for women to thrive in. Much like in other spheres of life, women experience harassment, danger, and judgment. Conferences need to do more to help women at conferences feel safe, secure, and free to talk, share their ideas, and grow. Read on to learn more about the problems women face at conferences at what conference organisers can do to help.
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- Study Advice Article, Career Advice Article, Study Abroad Article, Blog Post, Work Abroad Article, Ranking
- Posted 6 years ago
Top 10 Computer Science Conferences in Europe in 2018
In the field of computer science, there are a large number of conferences held each year. If you're looking for a conference to attend, try one of the following top 10 computer science conferences in Europe in 2018. If you're looking for a conference but don't know which one to attend, check out our conference listings.
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- Study Advice Article, Career Advice Article
- Posted 6 years ago
How to best keep your notes organised while reading scientific papers
Every academic seems to be perpetually carrying around a huge stack of papers to read, but it can be tough to keep track of all of the notes that you write when you read these papers. Here are five ways to keep your notes organised, whether you're reading at home or travelling to a conference. Download the Conference Monkey Directory - 6 Month Conference List
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- Study Advice Article, Career Advice Article, Study Abroad Article
- Posted 6 years ago
Top 8 Education Conference In Europe 2018
Learning and education professionals and researchers should be sure to check out these top conferences in education being held in Europe in 2018: Download the Conference Monkey Directory - 6 Month Conference List
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- Career Advice Article
- Posted 6 years ago
The Soft Skills You Need At Conferences And How To Develop Them
Conferences are a test not just of your subject knowledge, but also of your soft skills. We've talked before about the kind of soft skills you need at a conference โ such as oral presentation, networking, and time management. But what do you do if you're unsure about your soft skills? How can you practice these skills before you attend a conference? Here are some ideas on developing your soft skills to give you confidence the next conference you attend.
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- Career Advice Article
- Posted 6 years ago
The Most Embarrassing Moments At Conferences
Conferences can be lots of fun, but they can also be, well, frankly mortifying. There are so many opportunities for something to go wrong in front of hundreds of your co-workers. Here are some of the most embarrassing occurrences that can happen to you at a conference: Download the Conference Monkey Directory - 6 Month Conference List
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- Career Advice Article
- Posted 6 years ago
8 Benefits of Attending Conferences
Conferences are an essential part of academic life, but with all of the focus on getting papers accepted and the stress of presenting or giving talks, they can sometimes feel like an overwhelming or even scary experience. This, however, should not deter you, there are countless great reasons to attend a conference! Here are 8 ways conferences can change your life.
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- Career Advice Article
- Posted 6 years ago
How to Organise a Conference
Organising a conference can be an extremely rewarding experience. Not only can sitting around debating for a few days with a bunch of academics and experts be greatly intellectually stimulating, conferences are also a chance to learn new, predominantly soft, skills, as well as being advantageous for your career. However, organising a conference is no small feat. A lot of thought and careful planning goes towards getting together so many people, and not only from a thematic point of view - there's also promotion, social media, and logistical details like heating and lunch.
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- Study Advice Article, Career Advice Article, Study Abroad Article, Blog Post, Work Abroad Article, Ranking
- Posted 6 years ago
What Should Men Wear To Academic Conferences?
You've checked the program, you've prepared your slides, you've booked your accommodation, so now you're all ready to head off to your academic conference. Just one problem โ you need to decide what you're going to wear and pack it before you leave. What is acceptable attire for a conference, and how can you make sure that what you're wearing is appropriate? We're here to help with our guide on what to wear to academic conferences. We've already covered what women should wear in a separate post, so today we're looking at tips for men.
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- Study Advice Article, Career Advice Article
- Posted 6 years ago
How to Network During and After a Conference
We often talk here about the importance of networking while you're at a conference. The opportunity to meet and discuss research with your fellow academics will help with your own work, and getting to know people in your industry will help you with job hunting and other career issues.
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- Study Advice Article, Career Advice Article, Blog Post, Ranking
- Posted 6 years ago
6 Tips for Using Social Media at a Conference
Most academics have professional social media accounts now, but these aren't always used as effectively as they could be. Here are 6 ways to get the most from social media when you're attending a conference. If you're heading to a conference this year and need some light relief, check out our piece on the ten best jokes heard at academic conferences.
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- Study Advice Article, Career Advice Article, Blog Post, Ranking
- Posted 6 years ago
5 Things to Never Do at a Conference
When it comes to attending conferences, there are some rules you should always follow. If you're in doubt, remember these five mistakes to avoid at a conference. If you're looking to attend a conference this year but aren't sure which one to go to, check out our Insight into the top 5 can't-miss conferences.
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- Study Advice Article, Career Advice Article, Blog Post
- Posted 6 years ago
How To Improve Your Public Speaking
Public speaking can be scary, but there are techniques that you can try out which will make it easier and improve your talks. For a look at all upcoming conferences where you can put these strategies into action check out our conference listings. Download the Conference Monkey Directory - 6 Month Conference List
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- Study Advice Article, Career Advice Article, Study Abroad Article, Blog Post, Work Abroad Article, Ranking
- Posted 6 years ago
10 Top US Academic Conferences in 2018
The USA is one of the top locations in the world for international academic conferences. Whether you're working in business, computing, neuroscience, geography, or the humanities, you'll find some of the largest conferences in your field are held in the US.
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