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Taking part in a conference or a seminar: choose, prepare, present
Conferences, seminars and study days are opportunities to present your work, receive constructive feedback and meet colleagues to collaborate with. For a PhD student, they are also an important step for the thesis and the CV.
Choosing a useful event
- A theme genuinely close to your topic.
- A recognised scientific committee in your field.
- The possibility of publishing proceedings or a journal issue.
- A format that fits your means (on site, online, hybrid) and known registration fees.
Preparing your participation
- Answer the call for papers on time, with a targeted abstract.
- Prepare a clear presentation that fits the allotted time.
- Anticipate questions and prepare short answers.
- Have business cards or an online profile to share (for example your DzCademia profile).
Making the most of it
Write down the feedback you receive to improve your paper. Stay in touch with the researchers you meet. List the presentation in your CV and, if possible, turn it into a publication.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a conference, a seminar and a study day?
A conference usually gathers many speakers around a theme over one or several days; a seminar is often smaller and regular; a study day focuses on a precise question in one day.
Do I always have to pay registration fees?
No: many university events are free, others charge fees. The information is in the call.
Can DzCademia help me prepare my presentation?
Yes, we can help you choose suitable events and prepare your abstract, paper and presentation.
Our team supports you
Choosing opportunities that fit your profile, CV, motivation letter, abstract, research proposal, host letter and file review.
Useful pages
- Scholarships by discipline
- Calls for papers by discipline
- Conferences, seminars and study days by discipline
- Research internships and short research stays abroad
DzCademia practical guides
- How to get a host letter for an internship, a scholarship or a research stay
- Research internship abroad: find, fund and prepare your stay
- Answering a call for papers: abstract, proposal and selection
- Finding a scholarship and succeeding in your application (bachelor, master, PhD, postdoc)
- What is a PGCE? The UK teacher training qualification explained
- How many ECTS credits is a master’s degree? Understanding and converting credits
- Graduate teaching assistant: teaching during your master’s or PhD
Why choose Dzcademia?
Profiles, articles and conference contributions: give your research a structured public presence. Integrated metadata help search engines and AI assistants identify your work and understand its references.
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