Academia Across Borders: Experiences and Challenges of International Academics in the UK
A BSA Early Career Forum Regional Event
13 May 2025
Newcastle University, King George VI Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LF
About the Event
The BSA Early Career Forum invites abstracts for our upcoming regional event on the theme: Academia Across Borders: Experiences and Challenges of International Academics in the UK.
This forum aims to explore the journeys, challenges, and contributions of international academics (including PhD students) working in UK institutions. It seeks to foster meaningful dialogue, share strategies, and promote collaboration between international academics, UK-based researchers, and institutional stakeholders.
Draft Programme
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Time |
Session Title |
Description/Speaker |
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10:00-10:30 |
Registration & Welcome Coffee |
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10:30-10:45 |
Opening Remarks |
Welcome by the organiser |
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10:45-11:45 |
Keynote: Mobility, Migration, and Merit: The Ethics and Realities of an International Academic Career |
Dr Alina Schartner, Newcastle University |
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11:45-12:00 |
Break |
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12:00-13:00 |
Panel 1 |
Journeys and Challenges – Navigating UK Academia as an International Scholar |
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Panel 2 |
Building Futures – Contributions, Collaboration & Career Strategies |
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13:00-14:00 |
Lunch break |
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14:00-14:50 |
Publishing during (and beyond) your PhD |
Dr Sara Ganassin, Newcastle University |
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14:50-15:00 |
Break |
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15:00-15:50 |
Navigating Careers: Opportunities Within and Beyond Academia |
Mike Burns, Careers Consultant, Careers Service, Newcastle University Dr Yanna Li, Careers and Employability Consultant |
Registration
We also warmly welcome attendees who would like to participate in the event without presenting, if you're interested in joining the conversation and networking with peers.
The event is free to attend but registration is required. Refreshments will be provided. Please note: lunch will not be provided.