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Aging & Social Change: Fifteenth Interdisciplinary Conference, Linköping University, Norrköping, Sweden
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Eighteenth International Conference on the Inclusive Museum, University of San Jorge, Zaragoza, Spain
Between 15 Sep and 17 Sep in Zaragoza, Spain -
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- Posted 5 months ago
Twentieth International Conference on the Arts in Society, Center for the Arts in Society, Carnegie Mellon University
Between 28 May and 30 May in Pittsburgh, United States -
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Sixteenth International Conference on The Image
Between 11 Sep and 12 Sep in Paris, France -
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- Posted 7 months ago
Tenth International Conference on Communication & Media Studies
Between 11 Sep and 12 Sep in Paris, France -
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- Posted 8 months ago
Sixteenth International Conference on Sport & Society, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
Between 2 Jul and 4 Jul in Melbourne, Australia -
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- Posted 9 months ago
Fifteenth International Conference on Food Studies, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Between 8 Oct and 10 Oct in Pretoria, South Africa -
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Twentieth International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
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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 heard—but 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 weapon—something 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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- Posted 6 years ago
6 Best Podcasts to Listen to
Attending a conference requires more than just expertise in your field – 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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- Career Advice Article
- Posted 6 years ago
How to Get Accepted to an Academic Conference
Everyone knows that it's important for the development of your research to attend conferences, and, if you are feeling up to it, to also present your work. Presenting at a conference, scary as it can be, allows other people in your field to comment on your work, often prompting discussion that can help you review your research's weaker parts while crystallising its stronger aspects.
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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
- Posted 6 years ago
Top 5 History Conferences in Europe 2018
As an academic, in order to promote your own work and to learn about the work being done by others in your field, it's essential that you attend conferences. This is especially true of disciplines like history which can be performed individually rather than as part of a research group. You need contact with other researchers in order to motivate yourself and to understand the broader context of debates currently being held in your field.
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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 – 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 – 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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