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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.
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How to Find and Avoid Predatory Publishers
A recent investigation by British newspaper The Guardian and several German publishers has highlighted the vast number of “predatory publishers” who are operating in academia and are publishing fake science for profit. These publishers invite researchers to publish their work in a journal and then charge exorbitant fees.
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- Posted 2 months 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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- Posted 3 months 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. If you're looking for a conference to head to this year, check out our conference listings.
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- Posted 3 months ago
What's the difference between a conference, a seminar, a workshop and a symposium?
There are lots of different types of academic event that you might want to attend, such as conferences, seminars, workshops and symposiums. Each has its own benefits and drawbacks, and generally they have a different slant. Size, for instance, is usually a big factor in whether something is regarded as a conference or a symposium. Usually the difference between a conference and a symposium is that a conference will be a larger event and a symposium a smaller one.
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- Posted 4 months 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!
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- Posted 4 months ago
How to Get Accepted to an Academic Conference
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- Posted 4 months 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?
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- Posted 5 months ago
Top 5 History Conferences in Europe 2018
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5 Books You Should Read Before a Conference
Networking is one of the most important parts of a conference, but lots of people find it hard to engage with other people. At conferences it's even more difficult: you're talking with so many people, many of whom are successful businesspeople or established academics. But a good way to contend with this is to be well-read. There are some specific books you can pick up which can help you specifically with speaking publicly and networking. Read on for our list of aforementioned books.
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- Posted 5 months 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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- Posted 5 months ago
Top Medical Conferences in the US in 2018
If you're working in the medical field and you're interested in attending a conference in the US this year, then consider attending one of these top 10 medical conferences in the US in 2018: For more conferences and events, check out our conference listings.
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- Posted 5 months ago
Top Finance Conferences in Europe 2018
Whether you are a finance student or a finance professional, there are a large number of conferences in the field of finance which can be beneficial for your subject knowledge and provide a boost to your career. Below is our list of the best finance conferences happening in Europe later in this year, 2018
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- Posted 6 months 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.
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- Posted 6 months ago
Top Nursing Conferences in Europe in 2018
If you're in nursing and are looking for a conference to attend in Europe this year, then consider trying out the following top nursing conferences. For more conference listings covering a range of subjects click here!
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- Posted 6 months 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:
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- Posted 6 months ago
The Soft Skills You Need At Conferences And How To Develop Them
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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:
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- Posted 6 months ago
8 Benefits of Attending Conferences
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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.
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- Posted 6 months 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.
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- Posted 7 months ago
How to Network During and After a Conference
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- Posted 7 months 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.
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- Posted 7 months 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.
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- Posted 7 months ago
Top 5 Can't Miss Conferences This Summer
Summer is often a quieter time in academia, with many people choosing to go away on holiday or to take time off for sabbaticals or other trips away. But that doesn't mean that there are no academic events that are worthy of note during this time – there are still massive and exciting conferences happening.