BISA at 50: Reflections and perspectives - Finding our voice and bridging the gap
We asked some #BISA2025 delegates to share their reflections of the conference in Belfast.
Content from Postgraduate Network (PGN) working group
Articles
Event summary: Publishing your first research article
Professor Maria Mälksoo led a workshop on publishing your first research article for the PGN.
Event Summary: What is academic writing and how to get better at it
Anne Wilson led an interactive workshop for the Postgraduate Network demystifying academic writing.
Event summary: Navigating conferences
We welcomed Ruth Blakeley and Kyle Grayson for an interactive session on navigating conferences.
Demystifying the academic publishing process - event summary
A summary of the publishing workshop held in April 2023 with speaker Dr Natalie Jester.
How to: LinkedIn and International Relations
Alexander Borum gives advice on how to make your International Relations LinkedIn profile stand out.
How to: International Relations tests and interviews
Alexander Borum gives advice on recruitment tests and interviews in International Relations.
How to: International Relations cover letter
Alexander Borum gives advice on successful International Relations cover letters
Writing workshop event summary
Missed the PGN writing workshop?Catch up on key points from the event with Dr Clare Lynch now.
How to: International Relations CV
Alexander Borum discusses aspects of successful International Relations CVs.
Teaching skills event summary
A summary of the key points from the PGN workshop on teaching skills for PGRs and ECRs.
Postgraduate Network speed mentoring- Event summary
A write up from the first Postgraduate Network speed mentoring event in November 2022.
From theory to practice; PhDs in international affairs
Alexander Borum discusses taking your PhD into the more operational side of international affairs.
Event summary: navigating conferences
An overview of the key points from the PGN's navigating conferences event.
Careers spotlight: Dr Renée Martin-Nagle
Dr Renée Martin-Nagle shares her post-PhD career path, as part of our new Careers Spotlight series.
Event summary: pursuing non-academic careers post-PhD
A summary of Stephanie Rinaldi, Caroline Metz, and Anni Pues' discussion on post-PhD careers.
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