The Institut d'études avancées in Nantes is organizing a doctoral training session aimed at fostering scientific, professional, and personal exchanges between PhD students and visiting fellows in residence.
These meetings are designed to inspire PhD students in their research projects by offering them international perspectives while raising awareness of the importance of interculturality and networking in their academic journey. The goal of this training session is to strengthen the connections between fellows and the Nantes scientific community. These encounters allow PhD students to broaden their professional horizons while providing fellows with the opportunity to integrate further into the local ecosystem and share their expertise.
Five fellows participating in this session:
- Vincent Bouchard (France/North America, Media): Studies post-independence African cinema, its impact on identities, and its reception in West Africa.
- Kaustav Chakraborty (India, Literature): Analyzes oral narratives of Indigenous peoples, focusing on alternatives to dominant patriarchal norms.
- Ewa Anna Kumelowski (Netherlands/Poland, History): Revisits Yugoslav cultural history, particularly the artistic scene after the country's dissolution.
- José Donadoni Manga Kalniga (Cameroon, Sociology): Compares the Cameroonian academic system to the historical lamidate system, exploring authority and freedom of thought in research.
- Ekaterina Khodzhaeva (Russia, Law): Examines the repression of lawyers in Russia’s provinces and their role in an authoritarian judicial system.
Schedule of the Half-Day Session:
9:00 AM – Welcome Breakfast
Opening remarks, introduction to the venue and objectives, and an overview of the expertise of the attending researchers.
10:00 AM – Roundtable Discussion with Invited Fellows
Fellows will briefly share their academic journeys in a roundtable format, answering specific questions based on their doctoral experiences.
11:30 AM – Speed Networking
PhD students will have the opportunity to engage directly with fellows in a friendly and interactive setting.
12:30 PM – Feedback and Discussion
Collection of participant feedback and sharing of additional information on other Institutes for Advanced Study and networking opportunities.
1:00 PM – Closing Session
This event is a unique opportunity to build meaningful connections between PhD students and international researchers while enhancing intercultural and networking skills for their future careers.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Institut d'études avancées in Nantes
For PhD students
Registration via Amethis
Prerequisite: ability to understand both French and English
