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:
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