Librarians are great at evaluating information sources. It’s an everyday activity for librarians, and that means that we have some great tips to pass on. Here are my tips on considering which conference…
Conference preparations: the jet set life of a researcher
Let’s set the scene: half a year ago you submitted an abstract to the large international conference that everyone who is important in your field is speaking at. Your collaborators…
Conferences at their best! Tips from our Social Sciences Correspondent
I’ll say it at the outset: I LOVE conferences! This might be because I’m inherently nosy, so I’m always fascinated to learn about what other researchers in my field have…
All kinds of conferences: A Brief Typology from our Arts & Humanities Correspondent
Academic conferences in Arts and Humanities come, as it were, in all colors, shapes, and sizes, from small meetings by invitation to grand international affairs. This post takes a look…
Guest post: Abigail Mottershaw shares lessons on impact & online presence for academics
From the editor: many thanks to Abigail Mottershaw for writing about these highlights from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) First Year Student Conference, 2015 This year I started…
Please Take My Business Card . . . making connections at conferences
Picture the scene: You are in a hot and loud conference poster session, enjoying the free wine a nibbles whilst discussing a research area with peers from other institutions. You…