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ESIL Early-Career Network Co-Ordinating Committee @esilearlycareer.bsky.social · May 20

Our next “how-to” event will take place on 20 June, from 2pm to 4pm CEST.

Helga Molbæk-Steensig will be our guest speaker, and will focus on “how to use Generative AI with integrity”.

The event will be open to ESIL members and we will share further details on the registration process very soon!

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ESIL Early-Career Network Co-Ordinating Committee @esilearlycareer.bsky.social · May 20

📢 IT’S HERE!!! 📢

✨The programme of our “HOW TO” series of events is out!!!✨

This brand new series of events aims to provide a range of skills and support to ESIL early-career members embarking on a career in international law.

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ESIL Early-Career Network Co-Ordinating Committee @esilearlycareer.bsky.social · Apr 2

‼️ ESIL pre-conference workshops are the ideal setting for ECRs wanting to share their work and get feedback!

Make sure to check all the CfP and to submit your abstracts!

And if you have questions, do not hesitate to reach out to us!

ESIL-SEDI @esil-sedi.bsky.social · Apr 2

🔴Are you working on something you’re passionate about? Our IG pre-conference workshops are the perfect place to share ideas, get feedback, and connect with others who care about the same issues.🤝

Don’t miss this chance to be part of the conversation - submit your abstract now!📩

🔗 bit.ly/3ZwnrEP

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ESIL-SEDI @esil-sedi.bsky.social · Mar 21

Though the 2025 ESIL Research Forum is over, the discussions continue! Delighted to have an extra event hosted by @esilearlycareer.bsky.social: the 1st session of the ‘How To’ series on "How to Secure Research Funding?".💰
Big thanks to Veronika Fikfak for sharing her expertise and practical advice.🙏🏻

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Machiko Kanetake @machikokanetake.bsky.social · Mar 21

@esil-sedi.bsky.social in Catania was a success! Huge thanks to organizers, led by Adriana Di Stefano. It ended with an awesome new initiative 'How to' by @esilearlycareer.bsky.social with @profveronika.bsky.social thoughtful advice on research funding & career.

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ESIL Early-Career Network Co-Ordinating Committee @esilearlycareer.bsky.social · Mar 21

And today we launched our “How to” series of events with a session on “How to secure research funding” 💰
The event was held in hybrid setting and we were delighted to hear from Veronika Fikfak, ESIL Secretary General, who shared many precious insights on how to write the perfect grant application!

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ESIL Early-Career Network Co-Ordinating Committee @esilearlycareer.bsky.social · Mar 21

Yesterday, we held a “world” aperitivo🍷 during which senior members shared their wisdom and gave tips to ECR members on a variety of different topics related to developing a career in international law

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ESIL Early-Career Network Co-Ordinating Committee @esilearlycareer.bsky.social · Mar 21

✨And it’s a wrap for the #ESILRF in Catania!

@antoine-despieg.bsky.social and @stefaniasds.bsky.social attended the Research Forum on behalf of the ECR Coordinating Committee!

Thank you to @esil-sedi.bsky.social and local organisers for giving us a space to organise events over the last two days

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ESIL Early-Career Network Co-Ordinating Committee @esilearlycareer.bsky.social · Mar 13

The event will take place during the ESIL Research Forum at the University of Catania.

We are looking forward to welcoming you either in-person in Catania or online (registering via the form below 👇)

eui-eu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: 'How to Secure Research Funding?' with the participation of Prof. Veronika FIKFAK, University College London. After registering, you will receive a confirm...

Organised in the context of the 2025 ESIL Research Forum in Catania, this inaugural session is marking the beginning of the ESIL Early-Career 'How to' series. We look forward to meeting you in person ...

eui-eu.zoom.us

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ESIL Early-Career Network Co-Ordinating Committee @esilearlycareer.bsky.social · Mar 13

📢 We are excited to announce the Inaugural Event of our brand-new ‘How to’ series of events aimed at early-career members of @esil-sedi.bsky.social 🥳

On Friday, March 21, at 12pm (CET), join us to discuss ‘How to secure research funding’ with guest speaker Veronika Fikfak (@ucl.ac.uk) 1/2

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ESIL Early-Career Network Co-Ordinating Committee @esilearlycareer.bsky.social · Feb 4

Meet our very own @antoine-despieg.bsky.social in the latest “Meet an ESIL member” video! 🎥

He explains how he came to know ESIL, and shares a bit about his work for the Consultative Panel and now with our Early-Career Network Committee! ✨

ESIL-SEDI @esil-sedi.bsky.social · Feb 4

🆕📽️Did you watch our latest "Meet an ESIL member" video? This time is with @antoine-despieg.bsky.social, PhD researcher at @eui-law.bsky.social, member of the
@esilearlycareer.bsky.social Co-ordinating Committee and assistant of the ESIL Strategic Consultative Panel.💡

🔗📽️ bit.ly/4gwERrs

Meet an ESIL member - Antoine De Spiegeleir

Antoine De Spiegeleir PhD researcher at the European University Institute in Florence, member of the ESIL Early-Career Network Co-ordinating Committee, and Assistant of the ESIL Strategic Consultative Panel.

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ESIL Early-Career Network Co-Ordinating Committee @esilearlycareer.bsky.social · Nov 19

Here’s a great opportunity to join the ESIL team as assistants and support the Society’s communications and outreach efforts 💻

🗓️ Apply by 18 December

Silvia Steininger @silviasteininger.bsky.social · Nov 19

The European Society of International Law is not (yet) on the blue skies but we are looking for several (paid) ESIL assistants, esp. graduate and postgraduate students in IL, to support us in communication and outreach efforts (you would work with me & the lovely Secretariat team 💚) please share!

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ESIL Early-Career Network Co-Ordinating Committee @esilearlycareer.bsky.social · Dec 12

We just held our last Committee meeting for 2024, finalising plans for our 2025 activities!

Stay tuned for more updates and keep an eye on this account and your inbox in the coming weeks 👀

Spoiler: “how to…” 🫢

oprah winfrey is holding a microphone with her arms in the air and screaming .

Alt: oprah winfrey is holding a microphone with her arms in the air and screaming .

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Sophie Starrenburg @s-starrenburg.bsky.social · Dec 10

@esil-sedi.bsky.social's Interest Group on the International Law of Culture has just published a new #CfP for an online workshop taking place in March 2025 on the theme of 'Cultural Heritage, Social Resilience and Crisis Response in International
Law'. Check it out here: esil-sedi.eu/wp-content/u...

esil-sedi.eu

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ESIL-SEDI @esil-sedi.bsky.social · Dec 6

🆕 Check out the programme for the ESIL-supported event on “The autonomy of EU law under pressure? The changing landscape of the interactions between EU law and international law“, organised by WU Vienna, & don't forget to register!✨

📅 16-17 January

🔗📃 bit.ly/3XcqmS4

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ESIL Early-Career Network Co-Ordinating Committee @esilearlycareer.bsky.social · Nov 28

Make sure to check out this Best Practice Guide by the Feminist Legal Scholars Collective for tips on how to transition from a PhD to an Academic Career!

Aoife O'Donoghue @aoifemod.bsky.social · Nov 25

The path between #PhD and being an #academic is never straightforward nor the same for everyone. This Best Practice Guide hopes to give people some tips on how other people have done it & the range of strategies available
dflw.ie/wp-content/u...

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ESIL Early-Career Network Co-Ordinating Committee @esilearlycareer.bsky.social · Nov 26

Job opportunity alert 🚨

The Faculty of Law at Vilnius University is inviting early-career researchers to apply for a postdoctoral fellowship in law | the deadline is December 9, 2024

➡️ www.tf.vu.lt/news/vilnius...

Vilnius University Faculty of Law invites young researchers to apply for a postdoctoral fellowship in law | Vilnius University Faculty of Law

www.tf.vu.lt

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ESIL-SEDI @esil-sedi.bsky.social · Nov 26

🔴 Have you renewed your ESIL membership yet? Don’t miss out - renew now to enjoy exclusive benefits through 2025! Your support is essential to our mission of promoting and advancing international law. Stay connected, access exclusive resources, and grow with us. 🌍⚖️🙌🏻

🔗 bit.ly/3ilaaxD

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ESIL Early-Career Network Co-Ordinating Committee @esilearlycareer.bsky.social · Nov 25

@esil-sedi.bsky.social is now on Bluesky! 🦋

Make sure to follow them so as not to miss any updates! ✨

ESIL-SEDI @esil-sedi.bsky.social · Nov 25

✨ We are happy to announce that ESIL has officially landed on Bluesky! 🌟 We're thrilled to be here and can't wait to connect, share, and grow with this vibrant community. 🦋🌊

Stay informed with the latest updates, insights, and conversations on international law – follow us! 🌐⚖

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ESIL Early-Career Network Co-Ordinating Committee @esilearlycareer.bsky.social · Nov 20

For ESIL members interested in Critical Approaches to International Law

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Julia Emtseva @jemtseva.bsky.social · Nov 20

Are there any current ESIL members here?

We are thinking about creating a new Interest Group on Critical Approaches to IL and for proposing it to the Board, we need names of those who would be interested in the work of such an IG. Please let me know if I could include your name in the list 🙏

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ESIL Early-Career Network Co-Ordinating Committee @esilearlycareer.bsky.social · Nov 19

Here’s a great opportunity to join the ESIL team as assistants and support the Society’s communications and outreach efforts 💻

🗓️ Apply by 18 December

Silvia Steininger @silviasteininger.bsky.social · Nov 19

The European Society of International Law is not (yet) on the blue skies but we are looking for several (paid) ESIL assistants, esp. graduate and postgraduate students in IL, to support us in communication and outreach efforts (you would work with me & the lovely Secretariat team 💚) please share!

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ESIL Early-Career Network Co-Ordinating Committee @esilearlycareer.bsky.social · Nov 18

The Call for Papers for the 2025 ESIL Annual Conference on "Reconstructing International Law", hosted by Freie Universität Berlin, is out! 🏗️ ⚖
📅 Deadline: 31 January

The ECR Committee wishes to expand the offer of ECR-tailored events.

Share your feedback via this survey forms.gle/gmtv8idwhcWT...

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ESIL Early-Career Network Co-Ordinating Committee @esilearlycareer.bsky.social · Nov 17

👋🏼 the ESIL Early-Career Network is also on Bluesky 🦋

Follow us for all-things ECR and international law 🤓

The current members of the coordinating committee are @matinapapadaki.bsky.social, @stefaniasds.bsky.social, @alexanderwentker.bsky.social, Rita Guerreiro Teixeira and Antoine De Spiegeleir

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