On the 6th of February, scholars from historically connected port cities in Europe – Rotterdam, Hamburg, Barcelona, and Gothenburg – and beyond, convened at Erasmus University for a full day of developing research discussions and presentations. Together, they continue their ongoing and transnational conversations about ‘pleasurescapes’, a gesture which echoes the phenomenon of integration and … Continue reading Port Cities and Pleasurescapes
Top tips by master thesis writers: Annie Heslinga & Pierce Kehoe! At our last thesis workshop meeting, themed ‘Business of Innovation’, two GLOCAL alumni from the Rotterdam pathway, Annie Heslinga and Pierce Kehoe, presented tips on thesis writing and preparation, based on their different experiences and approaches. The opened their presentation by asking our group … Continue reading Thesis Writing Tips:
When I received the fifth message this week on my social media from the upcoming students asking for tips on applying to GLOCAL, I realized there is a need to sum up the main points as an article for our blog. So, if you are you thinking of applying to the GLOCAL programme this year … Continue reading How to become the next GLOCAL: tips for the application
Tbilisi: A city of history. Sakartvelo, commonly known as Georgia, is a hidden gem located only a couple of hours flight from Europe. Last June, two of the GLOCALs took a well-deserved break in this astonishingly beautiful and culturally rich country. Imagine a place where you get mountains as high as the Alps, food as … Continue reading Sarkartvelo, my love! Discovering Georgia
While we enjoy our deserved summer break, it’s good to recollect our hard study days at the University of Glasgow. Here is a throwback to the presentation day for the Varieties of Capitalism, taught by a visiting professor from the University of Gottingen Dr. Jan Logemann. Varieties of Capitalism is one of the two compulsory … Continue reading Global varieties of capitalism presentations: through the eyes of second cohort
Late one Tuesday night, an old music teacher approached a group of young people at started a conversation. “I’m so glad you’re here. You’re bring creative life back to this place. We used to be the artistic heart of Barcelona, but now the creatives have all gone to Gracia or somewhere else. Moved out because … Continue reading Every Tuesday: Art and Chill
Alina Maria Dumitru: A self-interview Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. A: I'm Alina, 24, I was born in Romania, I have lived and studied in four countries so far - Romania, Poland, Germany, UK and (at least) two more to come. I have an academic background in social sciences, with a focus on … Continue reading Introducing Alina
Hey everyone! I am Liya from Russia (Moscow, Kazan). Prior to GLOCAL, I studied International Economics in Moscow and went to Strasbourg for a semester abroad. I also volunteered in Indonesia and Sri Lanka where I worked on projects related to tourism and social entrepreneurship. Later I was engaged in the promotion of responsible tourism … Continue reading Introducing Liya
Hey! I am Lilac (passport name Yichao, there is a funny story about why I named myself Lilac when I was about 14, but let us just skip it) and I was born and raised in China. Before GLOCAL, I had in total 20 days travelling abroad experience, so this is my first “official” experience … Continue reading Introducing Lilac