Mrs. Jodie Boisvert (She/ Her/ Hers) is a first-generation, first-year PhD student attending school at Florida Atlantic University in the United States. She is studying Anthropology and Political Science in hopes of obtaining an academic, industry, or political career that will allow her to use her research to design and implement culturally appropriate policies that will positively impact our society's most vulnerable. Mrs. Boisvert is currently working on a project identifying barriers to employment for refugees living in Norway. Follow her on Twitter: @Jodie_Boisvert

PhD Abroad: How to Navigate Intercultural Interactions 

Are you studying for a PhD abroad? Are you worried about integrating meaningfully into your PhD life in a different country? In this article, Dai Wenqi explores how to socialise and adapt to a new culture during your PhD abroad, providing advice from her lived experiences to help you enjoy your doctoral life to the fullest. This includes respecting and engaging with the culture of your host country, learning the language (but forgo the pressure of perfect fluency), and leaning into your unique personal charm.

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‘Spectral Schedules’ in Postdoctoral Applications: The Case for Transparency and Consistency in Academic Hiring  

This article highlights the issue of unclear and unpredictable application processes for postdoctoral opportunities in the UK and beyond. Drawing on philosophical concepts like hauntology, it calls for universities to honour (or refrain from setting!) their ‘outcome announcement’ dates, as this would alleviate disappointment and foster greater fairness and transparency in postdoctoral applications.

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