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Meet Carolina: a PhD Student in International Economics at Brandeis University in the USA
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title: Meet Carolina: a PhD Student in International Economics at Brandeis University in the USA
description: We asked Carolina about her impressions from the conference and her PhD study experience. She was also happy to share a couple of photos from the event (see below). Conference Impressions Why did you choose this conference? I chose the 3rd Geography of Innovation Conference because it was a great platform to present my paper about International Trade and Innovation and meet the most relevant people in the field. I was not wrong! I watched fabulous presentations, had conversations with many scholars and received great feedback after presenting my paper. How did you spend the time in France and what was your overall impression from the conference? The conference location was a big plus: Toulouse is such a beautiful city. It is small and has great public transportation which makes it very easy to get around. The conference also had social events (like a 'meet and greet' and a gala dinner) held at different venues, so I also got to spend some time with the other presenters strolling around the city. It was a lot of fun! How was this conference useful for your career? This was my very first international conference. So far I had only been able to present my work at my University, which made this conference a great opportunity to get more varied feedback and talk to scholars doing similar research. I believe conferences are very useful; you can only benefit from exposure and feedback. What is the importance of networking for you and what do you do to extend your network? I believe networking is fundamental in any profession. There is this idea that academia is all about doing research by yourself and you don’t need networking, but I strongly disagree. I have learned a lot by interacting with other scholars, both by listening to their fresh ideas and also their thoughts about mine. For this reason, I try to extend my network as much as I can. Conferences are a great way of doing it, provided you keep in touch with the people you meet! I added a few on LinkedIn and also cha…
disambiguating description: Carolina Pan is an Argentine student, currently in the last year of her PhD program in International Economics at Brandeis University, USA. We chose her as the winner of our Conference Grant Contest 2015 and awarded her with a €500 grant. The prize helped her to attend the 3rd Geography of Innovation Conference organized by the University of Toulouse and Sciences-Po Toulouse in France. Participants from over 50 countries took part in the contest by submitting short explanations about their personal reasons for going to their chosen event. You can see her winning answer here.
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5 Apps That Every Professor Needs to Know
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title: 5 Apps That Every Professor Needs to Know
description: 1. Keynote (iPhone/iPad) For putting together slide shows, either for lectures or for presentations at conferences, Keynote is a favourite program among professors. This app lets you create, design, edit, and present slide shows, all from your mobile device. The primary advantages of Keynote over other slide show apps is that the themes are more stylish than others, and that the presentation mode allows you to present your slides on a large screen, while you see your notes and a timer on your mobile screen. Plus, the app is designed for a touch interface, so it's easy to use and you can drag and drop the items to where you need them. If you have an Apple device, this app should be your first choice for presenting. 2. Skype (iPhone/iPad, Android, Windows Phone) It's becoming increasingly common in academia to use video chat programs for collaborating with foreign researchers or for interviewing job candidates. While not the same as an in-person meeting, video chats allow you to converse with other academics instantly, even over great distances, to get feedback on your projects or to get to know them better. Whilst some people do use programs like Apple's FaceTime, by far the most popular choice of app is Skype. It's free, fairly stable, and easy to use. If you're involved in the hiring process at your university, or if you're hunting for a new job, you'll definitely need this app. 3. LastPass (iPhone/iPad, Android, Windows Phone) Security is a real concern for anyone who regularly uses electronic devices and services, but this is especially true for professors who might have proprietary or confidential information stored on their devices. One of the biggest security flaws that makes most users vulnerable is the habit of re-using passwords on multiple sites and devices, so if someone obtains your password for one site, they can potentially access all of your confidential information. But it's also hard to remember hundreds of different passwords. The way around this i…
disambiguating description: There are lots of technological tools available to help support professors in their teaching, research, and administration. But these tools aren't just for your home computer – there are lots of apps for mobile devices which can be useful in university life too. We've covered top apps for students before, and today we're listing some of the best mobile apps for professors.
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Everything You Need To Know About IELTS Test When Applying For UK Visa
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title: Everything You Need To Know About IELTS Test When Applying For UK Visa
description: The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a test that measures the language proficiency of people who want to settle in places where English is used as a language of communication. An easy-to-use 9-band scale clearly identifies proficiency level, from non-user (band 1) through to expert (band 9). You can take the test at more than 1100 locations and there are 48 test dates a year. Which IELTS test do I need to study in the UK? Check this decision-making tree to find out: Since 6 April 2015, three IELTS test formats have been available including the new IELTS Life Skills test, as well as the two established tests: Academic Training and General Training. IELTS Life Skills is a test for people who need to prove their speaking and listening skills at Levels A1 or B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). This is a single test covering speaking and listening skills. Can I use any IELTS test result for my UK visa application? If you wish to use your IELTS test for your visa application and your test was taken on or after 23 April 2015, it needs to be an 'IELTS for UKVI' test from one of the UKVI test locations. You can submit your IELTS results to UKVI from tests taken before 23 April 2015 if: - your visa application requires you to supply results from a Secure English Language Test, and - your IELTS test date was on or before 22 April 2015, and - your IELTS test was taken at any of the 1100 IELTS test locations around the world. Are you planning to study a bachelor’s degree or higher in the UK? UKVI has confirmed that these changes do not affect you if you are entering directly at degree level or higher at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in the UK. Higher Education Institutions currently choose their own method of testing students’ English language ability for entry onto their courses and this will not change. Tier 4 Student Visa If you are applying for a Tier 4 Student Visa to enter a university that is a Tier 4 Sponsor to study a …
disambiguating description: If you are planning to study in the UK, bear in mind that you will need to provide proof of your English language proficiency to get a visa. For this, you can choose one of the tests approved by UK Visas and Immigration.
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Top 10 Summer Schools 2016: Economics
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title: Top 10 Summer Schools 2016: Economics
description: If you're an economics student, today we're listing the top 10 summer schools for you to attend in 2016: Economics Summer Schools at Barcelona GSE Organizer: Barcelona GSE Location: Barcelona, Spain Duration: Jun 27, 2016 to Jul 8, 2016 Details: The Barcelona Graduate School of Economics welcomes the summer with a diverse range of summer schools in economics and related fields. These short summer programs are addressed to researchers, professionals and graduate students who want to improve their competences in specific fields of knowledge. Renowned academics and leading practitioners teach the summer school courses, which draw participants from all over the world. Apply now PSE Summer School Organizer: Paris School of Economics Location: Paris, France Duration: Jun 27, 2016 to Jul 8, 2016 Details: PSE Summer School offers research-oriented teaching by leading experts in their fields. It seeks to gather Master and PhD students, post-doctoral students, academics, and professionals. PSE proposes four intensive one-week programmes, each being a full-time mix of coherent courses on topical issues, taught by PSE professors. Apply now EcoMod Modeling School Prague Organizer: EcoMod Location: Prague, Czech Republic Duration: Jun 27, 2016 to Jul 1, 2016 Details: EcoMod is the world’s leading research, advisory, and educational not-for-profit network dedicated to promoting advanced modeling and statistical techniques in economic policy and decision making. Its summer school curriculum includes courses in general equilibrium modeling, GVAR, DSGE, fiscal and budgetary policy and macro-econometric modeling using GAMS, Matlab, dynare and Eviews. The training is fully practical and provides 'hands-on' experience through intensive use of exercises on the computer. EcoMod offers a limited number of partial scholarships to candidates from developing countries and transition economies. New course available on Tax Revenue Modeling Using Econometric and Microsimulation Techniques with E…
disambiguating description: If you want to learn about a new topic, to brush up on your skills, or to meet more people in your field, then summer schools are an ideal opportunity. Generally aimed at undergraduates, masters students, PhD students, researchers and professionals, these short courses involve teaching, discussion, and group projects.
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Top 10 Summer Schools 2016: Political Science & International Relations
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title: Top 10 Summer Schools 2016: Political Science & International Relations
description: Today we're considering the top 10 summer schools for students in politics and international relations which you could participate in 2016: EUsers Summer School: Performance and Governance of Services of General Interest in the EU​ Organizer: University of Milan Location: Milan, Italy Duration: Jun 27, 2016 to Jul 1, 2016 Details: This summer school is aimed at analysing the structure, regulation and performance of public services in Europe, particularly network industries. It is targeted to master-level, PhD students and post-doctoral researchers who are working in the fields of Economics, Management, Public Administration, Political Science and Social Studies. The school offers an overview of network industries reform in the EU, a unique focus on public enterprises economics and management, an international faculty of senior experts and a great opportunity for interacting with stakeholders from the European Commission and European agencies. Apply now Istanbul: Crossroad of Civilizations Summer School​ Organizer: Isik University Location: Istanbul, Turkey Duration: Jun 6, 2016 to Jul 1, 2016 Details: Enjoy your summer in Istanbul studying the history and culture of Istanbul at one of Turkey’s most prestigious universities. Immerse yourself in Turkey’s history, traditions and people in Sile, home of Istanbul’s most renowned summer resort. Discover Turkish and Middle East politics, culture, economy, society and art through a study of Istanbul. Deepen your understanding of Turkey with several day-long trips to major historical sites. The program also includes elementary Turkish for students from abroad. Apply now International Relations & Politics Programme​ Organizer: Cambridge Summer Institute Location: Oxford, United Kingdom Duration: Jul 3, 2016 to Aug 27, 2016 Details: This course serves as an introduction to the theoretical background of international relations and politics. You can examine a range of historical topics about international relations in trade, fin…
disambiguating description: Summer schools are ideal locations for not just learning new skills and ideas, but also for networking with your peers and senior figures in your field. Plus they can be a lot of fun! If you have the time over the summer break, spending a week or two at a summer school can be an helpful step along your career path.
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Top 10 Summer Schools 2016: Finance & Accounting
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title: Top 10 Summer Schools 2016: Finance & Accounting
description: Today we're taking a look at some of the best summer schools in the fields of finance and accounting, which will be running over the summer of 2016: AU Summer University: Finance Organizer: Aarhus University Location: Aarhus, Denmark Duration: Jul 4, 2016 to Aug 28, 2016 Details: The programme at AU Summer University consist of a broad variety of courses, taught in English at Bachelor’s and Master’s level, also within the field of Finance. AU Summer University welcomes Danish and international full-time students, exchange students and free movers. Along with the academic programme, it offers accommodation service, visa service, and a social programme for both lecturers and students. Apply now The Finance Boot Camp Organizer: Frankfurt School of Finance & Management Location: Frankfurt, Germany Duration: Jul 18, 2016 to Jul 29, 2016 Details: In the first week of your Boot Camp you will participate in a Banking Game. During this class you study how to manage a financial institution by playing a web-based simulation Probanker in a competitive game of student teams. You will have to make choices about lending rates, advertisement campaigns, and funding sources and many other aspects of a real banker’s life to get a firm grasp of risk management in financial institutions. Frankfurt School’s Boot Camp targets non-finance Bachelor and first-year Master students seeking to develop or deepen their financial skills in one of Europe’s leading financial centres: Frankfurt am Main. Apply now International Finance Summer Program​ Organizer: HEC Paris Location: Paris, France Duration: Jun 13, 2016 to Jun 24, 2016 Details: This introductory course is about key decisions made by treasurers or chief financial officers of exporting firms, multinational corporations and financial institutions. Specifically, it addresses the funding/financing and investment questions within a multi-currency setting. Special attention is devoted to Risk Management (including valuation of hedging instrume…
disambiguating description: Do you want to brush up on your academic skills, to meet more students in your field, and to have fun visiting a new place over the summer holidays? Then you should consider attending a summer school! Usually such schools last between one and three weeks, and involve travelling to a new city and attending lectures, workshops, and group activities related to a specialist academic field.
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Top 10 Summer Schools 2016: Business & Management
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title: Top 10 Summer Schools 2016: Business & Management
description: If you're thinking about attending a summer school in 2016, below we're listing some of the best courses here: Summer School in Marketing, Global Business, Finance, Tech Business and Sport Management Organizer: UPF Barcelona School of Management Location: Barcelona, Spain Duration: Jul 4, 2016 to Jul 15, 2016 Details: UPF Barcelona School of Management features 5 innovative summer schools based on the acquisition of business and technology abilities in an entertaining, multicultural atmosphere. Students are introduced to analytical thinking and real business case studies in small-group morning classes. In the afternoon, they top up their learning experience with a series of professional workshops that will introduce them to the reality of today's labor market. This summer school has been designed for all university students who are doing their bachelor's degree or have finished it within the last two years, who are interested in learning about marketing, global business, international finance, tech business or sports management. Apply now Markets and Management in Europe (M+M) - Berlin International Summer School​ Organizer: Berlin School of Economics and Law Location: Berlin, Germany Duration: Jul 3, 2016 to Jul 23, 2016 Details: As one of the pioneers in international academic summer sessions in Germany, Berlin School of Economics and Law offers trusted programs that have proved to satisfy the intellectual curiosity of the participants. The academic content of this course is taught in three modules which are specifically focused on intercultural management, marketing, and economics. Students are being offered a multidisciplinary approach to the headline topic including institutional visits and a visit to an automobile company (e.g. Volkswagen in Wolfsburg) as well as German language & culture classes at beginners level. Apply now Summer Venture in Management​ Organizer: Harvard Business School Location: Boston, MA, USA Duration: Jun 18, 2016 to Jun 24, 2016 Detail…
disambiguating description: As a business or management student, you'll know the importance of acquiring specialist skills, and of building your network. Summer schools can help with both of these goals, giving you chances to learn about new topics and to get to know other students, researchers, and professors in your field.
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Top 10 Summer Schools 2016: Math & Stats
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title: Top 10 Summer Schools 2016: Math & Stats
description: For those wanting to gain new skills in mathematics or statistics, here are 10 of the best summer schools for you to attend: STATA Summer School​ Organizer: Timberlake Consultants Location: London, United Kingdom Duration: Jul 4, 2016 to Jul 9, 2016 Details: Timberlake Consultants, official distributor of Stata, offer the summer school comprising a series of four 1-day courses and one 2-day course. All courses will be delivered interactively using the internationally used software package Stata. This is a great opportunity for students, academics and professionals to expand their econometrics skills and learn how they can apply econometrics and statistics from professionals pioneering research at the forefront of their specialist fields. See also other Timberlake's summer courses here. Apply now Harvard Summer School: Introduction to Quantitative Methods Organizer: Harvard University Location: Cambridge, MA, USA Duration: Jun 20, 2016 to Aug 7, 2016 Details: Are you a college student, a professional seeking advancement, or an international student interested in studying at Harvard for the summer? During this course, you will be introducted to statistical principles, applications, and analysis. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, sampling procedures, estimation methods, confidence intervals, tests of significance, chisquare tests, regression and correlation, and analysis of variance. Computer programming knowledge is not required. Stata is used and taught in the course. Apply now Cambridge Immerse Mathematics Programme​ Organizer: University of Cambridge Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom Duration: Jul 24, 2016 to Aug 20, 2016 Details: Cambridge Immerse is a unique two week residential educational experience with a diverse and enriching curriculum, designed and taught by Oxford University and Cambridge University staff. Tutorials and seminars are taught by highly regarded tutors in an optimal learning environment that stimulates academic enquiry; yet…
disambiguating description: It's early to start planning for the summer – but if you want to make the most of your time as a student, you need to look ahead! If you have time off between semesters in your undergraduate or masters degree, you can use that time to attend a summer school. These residential courses typically run from between one week and three weeks, and involve teaching on specialist topics, and group workshops too. Plus, they are are great opportunity to network with fellow students and researchers in your field.
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Top 10 Interdisciplinary Summer Schools 2016: Social Sciences
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title: Top 10 Interdisciplinary Summer Schools 2016: Social Sciences
description: For those of you who are working in the social sciences, today we're sharing a list of the top 10 interdisciplinary summer schools in 2016: Methods Summer Programme​ Organizer: London School of Economics and Political Science Location: London, United Kingdom Duration: Aug 15, 2016 to Aug 26, 2016 Details: The Methods Summer Programme is a summer school in social science research methods for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers and professionals from around the world. It offers 12 intensive short courses across three areas of research methods: Qualitative & Mixed Social Research Methods, Quantitative Social Research Methods and Methods for Economists. All courses provide training in research methods as used by the top researchers in the field, and are taught by world-class academics at our campus in central London. Apply now Change and Continuity in the Middle East - Graduate Summer School​ Organizer: Isik University Location: Istanbul, Turkey Duration: Jun 6, 2016 to Jul 1, 2016 Details: Istanbul is calling you to discover politics, culture, economy and society of Middle East which has been home to many civilizations for thousands of years and where major political changes have taken place over the past several years. The program aims to look at the long-term social, economic, and political drivers of change in the region, and to analyze the political and cultural continuities underway across the Middle East. It is designed for International and Turkish graduate students and to all participants who hold a bachelor degree. Apply now Summer School in Health Economics and Statistics​ Organizer: University of Gothenburg Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Duration: Jun 13, 2016 to Jun 17, 2016 Details: This summer school offers four condensed courses on fundamental topics in evaluating health policies and interventions. All courses are a mix of standard lectures and computer-based lab sessions where participants will work with real-world datasets. Apply now Ene…
disambiguating description: When you're working on interdisciplinary topics, it's extremely helpful to have contact with other students and researchers in related fields. Getting to know people who are working in different academic disciplines to you gives you new perspectives on your research, as well as improving your communication skills and broadening your knowledge. So interdisciplinary summer schools are the ideal chance to interact with other students and get in practise at presenting your work to an interdisciplinary audience.
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Events in 2016 that your University should not miss
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title: Events in 2016 that your University should not miss
description: Over recent years we have covered topics about how to network in academia, the possibilities for networking at a conference and different tips to make the most of your conference trip. In this post we want to provide you with a list of international networking events that will contribute to the development of your institution. The level and nature of participation of course depends on your recruitment goals and budget. Participation in events represents a significant investment for your institution, so before planning your conference remember to budget your participation, define objectives and align the opportunities that each conference provides to your goals. The following conferences are listed chronologically: APAIE Conference 2016 Dates of the Conference: 29 February – 3 March 2016 Location: Melbourne, Australia APAIE is a non-profit organization whose goal is to reinforce the internationalization of higher education around the world and especially in the Asia-Pacific region. The annual conference is one of the most well-known forums in the Asia-Pacific region that bring together policy-makers and education experts from all over the world. The conference will help participants improve their professional skills and learn about new developments in the area of international education. The theme of the conference is “Asia Pacific – A Global Education and Research Powerhouse” and the aim is to encourage the development of new models for cooperation in research engagement and education mobility. AACRAO 2016 Dates of the Conference: 20 – 23 March 2016 Location: Phoenix, United States The mission of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (AACRAO) is to provide standards to be used by higher education officials in terms of best practices in records management, admissions, enrollment management, etc. This meeting gives the opportunity to learn best practices and new techniques first hand from colleagues involved in recruitment and enroll…
disambiguating description: As a human resources or student recruitment officer you are probably well aware of the power that networking offers for your professional life and your organization. Trade shows and conferences provide an ideal space for you to develop the activities of your institution, whether to build beneficial research-focused relationships, to gather ideas for new recruitment strategies, to find new partners for your institution, or actually to recruit students, academics and professionals.
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Top Finance Podcasts
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title: Top Finance Podcasts
description: If you want to hear these podcasts, you can usually listen to them directly on their respective websites. But one of the best features of this format is the ability to automatically download episodes when they come out, which you can then listen to later whenever you have time. You can you take advantage of this feature by subscribing using a service like iTunes or another podcast manager. <11an>limit:2;categories:jobs|courses|conferences|Professor;disciplines:Financial Economics (JEL G)|General Economics (JEL A)</11an> Personal Finance: These podcasts are suitable for a general audience and cover topics like savings, budgeting, and the basics of investing for newbies. They are accessible and informative on money management matters, and full of practical advice for people who aren't trained in finance, accounting, or economics, but who want to make the most of their money. The Dave Ramsey Show Entrepreneur On Fire Rich Dad Radio Show Money For the Rest of Us Stacking Benjamins For Finance Professionals: For those people working in finance and looking to keep up with trends in their field, the following are podcasts for a special audience who are knowledgeable about finance, and interested in mergers and acquisitions and other finance topics. PWC Deal Radio Mergercast Tech M&A podcast The Color of Money AdvisorToday.com's Building a More Successful Practice Financial News / Global Economy: Finally, for those wanting to stay in the know about finance news and the global economy, these podcasts discuss recent developments in the field. They are suited to informed members of the public with an interest in finance, but will also be of relevance to finance professionals who want to stay broadly informed. Marketplace Freakonomics Radio Guardian business podcast Planet Money Bloomberg Taking Stock These podcasts should help you keep on top of all the latest developments in the field of finance! Find lots more helpful information about economics and finance on our website.
disambiguating description: One great way to keep up to date with the latest news in your field is to listen to podcasts. These are regularly broadcast audio programs which address specific topics, and often include interviews, discussions, and news. We've previously covered some of the best podcasts in economics, but today we're looking at podcasts in the field of finance.
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Unique alternatives to PowerPoint for your presentations
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title: Unique alternatives to PowerPoint for your presentations
description: Prezi If you're bored of typical slides and are looking for a more interactive way to present visual information, then you could use Prezi. Prezi dispenses with slides and instead lays out all your information in one large map. When you are presenting, you can select a particular area of the map to focus on, like a traditional slide, but moving between topics you can also see how this information fits into the map of other concepts. It's perfect for information which is not too text-heavy, and emphasises the relationships between content rather than giving a lot of detailed text. This means it forces you into good habits – no one wants to read a wall of text while you're presenting! So it's best to work with a few keywords or visual symbols to remind your audience of the main points of your argument, while you give the detailed information orally. If you can get out of your bad PowerPoint habits, then using a tool like Prezi can make you a better presenter – especially if you work in a highly conceptual field like philosophy. However, a note of warning: Prezi includes the ability to zoom in and out of sections and to pan quickly across your presentation. Use this feature with caution! If the movement is too fast or you use it to much, it can be disorientating for your audience or even make them feel nauseous. When it comes to special effects like zooming and panning, remember that less is more. Google Slides If you want to stick with a familiar PowerPoint-like interface, but are in need of better collaboration features than are available for Microsoft Office, then you should consider Google Slides. It's idea for when you have a presentation that you're giving together with a colleague, and you need to collaborate on the slides. As it works together with Google Docs and Google Drive, you can easily share the presentation as you are working on it, and it'll be easy for your co-workers to access and edit. You can even use the chat feature within the slides interface wh…
disambiguating description: When you're presenting your work to an academic audience, you want to make sure that your talk is as exciting and engaging as possible. One way to do this is to work on your slides; using something more interesting and original than standard PowerPoint. Today we're recommending some of the best alternatives to PowerPoint to make your presentation truly unique.
date posted: 2016-02-01T23:00:00Z
date modified: 2024-06-13T13:19:24Z
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Work visas for the US (for academic & highly qualified professionals)
type: Article
title: Work visas for the US (for academic & highly qualified professionals)
description: However, there can be some practical issues to consider regarding working in the US, in addition to finding a position. If you are not from that country yourself, then there can be some challenging legal and administrative requirements that you must meet in order to be eligible for a “green card” - the colloquial term for a permanent residency permit. The US is notoriously stringent about visa requirements, and the process of applying for and being awarded a visa can take months or even longer, so it's important to plan in advance and consider your visa status if you want to work in the US. Today we're covering the basics of knowledge that you'll need for applying for a visa as an academic or highly qualified professional. EB-2 visas If you have completed an “advanced degree” - that is, a master's degree or PhD in the sciences, arts, or business – then you are eligible to apply for an EB-2 visa. This is an application for permanent residency (the right to live and work in the US permanently) which is contingent on a job offer. If you new institution can extend to you a definite offer of work, then you can apply for this visa. However, there is a quota for the number of these visas which can be issued each year, so the application process can be competitive and is not guaranteed to be successful. EB-1 visas If you are a more senior academic, you may qualify for application for an EB-1 visa. To be eligible to apply for this visa, you must be an “outstanding professor or researcher” - which is defined as someone who is internationally recognised for work in their field and has outstanding academic achievements, as well as having at least three years of teaching experience. To prove yourself as an outstanding professor or researcher, you must submit evidence such as major prizes which you have won, membership of senior academic associations which require achievements for entry, or published materials in journals or books. In addition, you must have a job offer for a ten…
disambiguating description: If you're an academic looking to extend your career and find the right next position for you, many opportunities are available in Northern America. For postdocs and junior lecturers especially, it's important to be able to relocate to the best lab or department that you can for your work. For many disciplines, some of the world-leading institutions and researchers are based in the US, so many academics choose to spend some time working there in order to gain the best experience possible.
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date modified: 2024-06-13T13:23:29Z
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How to find an internship for 2016
type: Article
title: How to find an internship for 2016
description: Get started early It's important to get started early. The best internships get snapped up quickly, and generally speaking, the larger and higher-profile the company, the earlier they start looking for interns. So start looking out for companies where you could do your internship as soon as possible. Where to find an internship: at your university Credit: COD Newsroom Your university will almost certainly have resources to help you find an internship which you should take advantage of. Start at your university's careers office, and see if they have a job listing website that you can check. Often, university careers departments will be in touch with local employers and have listings for internship possibilities before anyone else. Another great resource is the network of alumni from your university. See if you can find an alumni network or mailing list, and look for anyone working in your field. If you contact an alumni and mention that you are attending their former university, they can be more inclined to help you find an opportunity. Also, find out if your university is running a careers fair or internship fair. These events give you the chance to speak to representatives of large numbers of companies who are looking for students to recruit, for internships and/or jobs. Be prepared for these events to be busy and somewhat overwhelming, so make sure you're organised in order to make the most of them. Take notes about everyone you speak to, and remember to get business cards or contact information from the representatives so that you can get in touch with them later. Where to find an internship: online Of course, there are many companies who advertise for internship positions online, and there are a number of websites which have listings of internships which you can peruse. Here at INOMICS.com we share the latest internship opportunities on our job listings pages. You can also look on sites which specialise in internship listings, such as internships.com or internma…
disambiguating description: An internship can be a great opportunity for you to get experience in the working world and to learn the skills you'll need in order to find a job once you graduate. But with so many students looking for internship opportunities, there can be fierce competition for the best internships and it can be hard to find the right setting for you. You want to make sure that the internship you choose gives you useful real-world training and the chance to get to know people working in your field and to network with prospective employers. A good internship can go a long way to selling your CV to employers once you have graduated and started job hunting. Internships are clearly important, but how can you find the one which is right for you? Today we're discussing how to find the internship you want for 2016.
date posted: 2016-01-18T23:00:00Z
date modified: 2024-06-13T13:28:04Z
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Postgraduate loans for taught Masters courses in the UK
type: Article
title: Postgraduate loans for taught Masters courses in the UK
description: The new funding system involves maintenance loans of up to £10,000 a year for taught masters degrees in all subject areas and disciplines. This does include MBAs, but does not include PGCert (postgraduate certificate), PGDip (postgraduate diploma), or PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) certifications. The maximum amount of time which a course can take to be eligible is 2 years full time or 4 years part time. These loans will be for students who have been residing in England for at least three years before beginning their studies, and who will be studying at any degree-awarding university within the UK (which includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland). Students who are from the EU may be eligible for the same loans as domestic students under this scheme too, providing they meet certain criteria. The loans will be available for both part time and full time masters degrees, as well as distance learning courses. This is good news for part time students, who have traditionally not received much in the way of funding or support in the UK. This new system recognises the increasing number of students who wish to both work and study simultaneously, or those who have caring responsibilities in addition to their studies. Part time students will receive support for both fees and maintenance for the first time under this new scheme – they will receive the same amount of money as full time students, but it will be divided across the longer time frame of the part time masters. Previously, when they were announced in Autumn 2014, the government's proposals for postgraduate loans had specified that the recipients must be under 30 to qualify for maintenance grants. However, a report from a group of top UK universities [pdf link] found that those who chose to return to academia over the age of 30 were often from disadvantaged groups, such as those with a disability, those who had formerly been carers, or those who currently had caring responsibilities or young …
disambiguating description: The UK government has recently announced its plans to change the way in which postgraduate study is funded. The new system, which will come into effect in the 2016-2017 academic year, involves a system of loans for those wanting to take a taught masters degree. There is a separate proposed scheme for students embarking on a research masters or PhD, which we are covering in another post. Here, we'll describe the new scheme for the funding of taught masters degrees and how it will effect students who are planning to study at a postgraduate level in the future.
date posted: 2015-12-08T15:04:03Z
date modified: 2024-06-13T13:39:57Z
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Funding Postgraduate Study: new UK loans scheme for PhDs and Research-based Masters
type: Article
title: Funding Postgraduate Study: new UK loans scheme for PhDs and Research-based Masters
description: The new loan scheme will make loans of up to £25,000 available to postgraduate research students, in addition to the existing forms of PhD funding which are currently available. There may be variations in how much money is available for PhD courses versus research-based masters courses, and variations due to the length of the study period. These details will be forthcoming in the future. Also still to be revealed is whether there are subject criteria specifying whether the new loans are available for all subjects, or just for specific targets subjects such as STEM areas (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics). The government has specified its interest in increasing science funding in particular, so it has been speculated that the loans may be targeted towards science subjects, to encourage students to take up science PhD positions. Other factors are yet to be revealed about the scheme: for example, whether the loans are available to all students studying within the UK, or only to UK residents. Also, whether the loans will have an age limit or other eligibility criteria. This is a pertinent question as the taught masters loan scheme only covers students who live in England permanently, and previously it had only applied to those students who were under age 30, so it may be that the PhD/research masters scheme will follow similar requirements. One fact that has been revealed is that repayment of the loans will be on an income-contingent basis, meaning that the amount to be paid back per month will be based upon the amount of income which the former student is currently receiving. However, the time after which studies are completed and payment must commence, as well as the interest rates to be paid on the loans, have not yet been announced. As these plans are slated to take place over the next several years, they are still in development and are lacking in concrete details of how the scheme will operate. A review will be launched into how to best implement f…
disambiguating description: This week, the UK government has introduced its new scheme for funding postgraduate study, through a loans program for PhDs and research-based masters degrees. The government hopes that this new system will simplify and streamline the process of applying for, receiving, and paying back loans which are taken out in order to fund postgraduate research. This will have major changes on that finances of postgraduate students in the UK, from the time at which the new system is introduced in the 2018-2019 academic year. Here we will review the changes and how they will affect students who are hoping to study at a postgraduate level. There is also another scheme for the funding of taught masters programs which will be covering separately.
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Top 6 Websites for Learning a Language
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title: Top 6 Websites for Learning a Language
description: Livemocha Livemocha is a site which specialises in connecting native speakers of different languages, so that you can learn directly from someone who has a native understanding of the language you wish to learn. If you enjoy a more personal and friendly approach to learning than a standardised list of terms to learn, then Livemocha might be for you. The structured program includes elements of reading, writing, speaking, and listening, which you practise alone first and then with others. You can even book a private tutor if you need extra support. Although some services are paid, you can earn credits for the site by tutoring others in your native language. This can bring an unexpected advantage – there's no better way to understand your own learning needs than to experience teaching others. BBC Languages The languages website offered by the BBC (the public-service broadcaster of the United Kingdom) offers a huge amount of free information on over 40 languages, including English. The site focuses on helpful factual information rather than flashy imagery, with a no-frills approach to sharing the basics. The strength of the site is in the lessons offered on learning a specific language – choosing from French, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese, Portuguese, or Greek – which are comprehensive and easy to follow. The site also offers pages aimed at children who are learning a language for fun or for a school test, which is great if you have a family and would like to learn together with them. Duolingo & Memrise We already discussed Duolingo and Memrise in our Top Apps for Learning a Language post, but it's worth noting that both companies have a free to use website as well as their mobile apps. You can practise your reading, writing and listening, and if you have a microphone plugged into your computer you can even practise your speaking and pronunciation too. Duolingo is great for those learners who like to pick up a little bit of information at a time, fitting their learn…
disambiguating description: When you're looking to learn a new language, there are all sorts of websites which can help support your learning. Some have lists of vocabulary, interactive games, or practise scenarios which you can work on. Others can use your computer's speakers and microphone to help you with your listening and speaking. Below we're listing some of the most useful websites for learning a language.
date posted: 2015-11-17T16:51:28Z
date modified: 2024-06-13T13:51:54Z
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Top Apps for Students for iPhone & Android
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title: Top Apps for Students for iPhone & Android
description: Pushbullet If you're constantly juggling between your phone, your computer, and/or your tablet during your studying or revising, then Pushbullet is enormously helpful. It allows you to link up all your devices, so that you can send files, links, images or text between devices with one click. It's especially useful for sending short notes for class, map locations for lectures in unfamiliar locations, or quickly backing up important essays or presentations. You can even link up with friends and share files with them too if you need to for a group project. Todoist / Wunderlist When you've got lots of classes and projects running simultaneously, it can be hard to keep track of all your deadlines and important tasks. What you need in this situation in a To Do list, and there are many apps to help you with this. You want an app that lets you organise your lists into projects, can send you reminders for important deadlines, and uses colour-coding to make it easier to see your tasks at a glance. Todist and Wunderlist are two of the most popular to do apps, offering all of these features for free. Google Translate Everyone knows how useful Google Translate is on a computer, but it's even more useful as an app on your phone. The app can use your phone's camera to detect text on a sign or on paper in front of you, and to display real-time translations into another language on your screen, which is stunningly useful when you're travelling abroad for a conference or have a foreign language document you need some help with. The translations aren't 100% reliable, and you should always check with a translator or native speaker before using Google's translations in your academic work, but for casual use this app is invaluable. If This Then That If you're a digital native and are looking for ways to streamline repetitive computer tasks, If This Then That can be used in for a broad range of purposes. It allows you to automate trigger events and action events. These events can be sendi…
disambiguating description: Technology is changing the way we work, especially for students who are learning in an increasingly technology-rich environment. There are a ton of smartphone apps which can help make your life easier as a student, so here we're recommending some of the best.
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date modified: 2024-06-13T13:57:31Z
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Work visas for Australia (for academic & highly qualified professionals)
type: Article
title: Work visas for Australia (for academic & highly qualified professionals)
description: There are opportunities for academics or researchers to work in exciting departments, and to appreciate the strength of Australian teaching in topics such as philosophy. But if you have graduated and are looking for a postdoc or other position, then you will need a visa to work. There are a variety of types of visa which are available to people who wish to move to Australia for work. For highly-skilled people like academics, choosing the correct category of visa to apply for can make acceptance of entry into Australia more likely. Below we offer a guide to some of the most relevant visa types for academics and researchers: SkillSelect Skillselect refers to an online program through which you can apply for recognition as a skilled worker. It is not a visa application, but a first step to acquiring a skilled worker visa. The advantage of this system is that it can be completed online, and will provide faster information than traditional pen and paper forms. You can also see online what skilled work is being sought in Australia (currently, there is a particular need for psychiatrists, midwives, and special education teachers, for example). You can also indicate whether you would be willing to live and work in regional Australia, which would improve the chances of your visa application being successful. You can also find a list of occupations which are considered skilled here. Sponsored or Nominated Work Visas If you have found a position in an Australian university or research institution which you wish to apply for, your potential employer may be able to secure a sponsored or nominated work visa for you. The employer must already by approved as a sponsor by the Australian government, but most universities and institutions should have this approval already. Sponsored visas can even be used to apply for permanent residence within Australia. However, it is important to note that only those who are under 50 years of age, and meet various requirements including English lan…
disambiguating description: Australia is growing a reputation as a centre of academic excellence, with increasingly prominent universities both teaching and contributing to international research.
date posted: 2015-10-29T14:07:20Z
date modified: 2024-06-13T13:58:27Z
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2015 Nobel Prizes: Meet the Winners
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title: 2015 Nobel Prizes: Meet the Winners
description: Economic Sciences: Angus Deaton Economist Angus Deaton was recognised by the Nobel committee for his work on health, poverty and welfare, which linked individual choices to higher-level outcomes, and has had huge effects on the fields of microeconomics, macroeconomics and development economics. His work considered what the effect of policy reforms, such as changes to tax rates, would be on people's spending and saving patterns. He also performed important work on the methods used in economics: In order to best understand the cycles of poverty and inequality, he analysed how these concepts can be measured reliably by economists, and influenced the entire field to use more accurate measures of poverty. Peace Prize: Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet During the extreme unrest in Tunisia in 2013, the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet was formed from a group of lawyers, unionists, employers, and activists to promote democracy and human rights in the country. Credited with helping to bring the country back from the brink of civil war, the group was recognised with the Nobel Peace Prize for their work in brokering talks between different political and social groups to create positive compromises regarding the country's constitution and governance. The Nobel committee stated that it “hopes that this year’s prize will contribute towards safeguarding democracy in Tunisia and be an inspiration to all those who seek to promote peace and democracy”. Literature: Svetlana Alexievich Belarusian author Svetlana Alexievich, who worked extensively with oral histories, was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. Focusing on the collapse of the Soviet Union as seen through the eyes of thousands of ordinary people, her work was praised for its “polyphonic” qualities and its engagement with a broad variety of voices and opinions. Her methods are unusual in a field which is mostly commonly seen as a matter of facts – her writings are much more emotional and personal. She covered topics su…
disambiguating description: It's the time of year when the winners of the 2015 Nobel Prizes are announced, to recognise extraordinary achievements in the sciences and humanities. We're introducing the winners below and sharing some information about their incredible work.
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date modified: 2026-07-07T11:18:48Z
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