Invigorate Your Education: On-Campus Academic Conferences for Knowledge Expansion
Published in Plans After Graduation, Rafi Lehmann serves as the Social Sciences Correspondent
Princeton University is a hub of academic activity, with numerous departments and campus groups hosting conferences and events throughout the year. From economics to physics, engineering, graduate studies, and East Asian studies, there's always something enlightening to explore.
The 2025 Princeton Macrofinance Conference, hosted by the Department of Economics, is set to take place in early October. Meanwhile, the Department of Physics offers a plethora of seminars and lectures, accessible through their events calendar. The Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment organizes annual meetings and retreats focused on energy and environmental topics.
The Graduate School offers professional development events such as "From Ph.D. to Future Success: Master LinkedIn & AI to Unlock Your Next Chapter" in late August 2025. East Asian Studies hosts a colloquium speaker series on Wednesdays during the academic year, starting in September.
To stay informed about these events, you can visit the specific department or centre websites' events or news sections, check the Princeton Graduate School's events page for graduate-focused lectures and workshops, follow academic colloquia schedules posted by relevant departments like East Asian Studies, often with downloadable materials after authentication with a Princeton NetID, or use university-wide event calendars or subscribe to mailing lists from departments of interest.
Recently, Professor Jack Halberstam from Columbia University delivered a memorable lecture titled "Exit Routes: On Dereliction and Destitution" at the Department of Comparative Literature's Reading Matters conference. The conference, like many others, provided energizing academic moments as presenters shared their own work and opinions. It is acceptable to attend only a part of a conference, such as a favourite panel or lecture.
Remember, these conferences are multi-day events that gather leading academics, activists, and thinkers from around the world, discussing a particular issue or theme. So, whether you're a student, faculty, or simply a curious mind, there's always something to learn and engage with at Princeton's academic conferences.
Another article worth reading is "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Conference?" published in Presenting and Publishing. Additionally, a third article, "Securing Funding to Attend a Conference," is also mentioned, but its publication details are not provided.
Attending academic conferences can be a rewarding experience, opening up opportunities for learning, networking, and personal growth. So, why not take a step beyond the Orange Bubble and explore the wealth of knowledge and ideas that Princeton's academic conferences have to offer?
[1]: Department of Economics Events and News Section [2]: Department of Physics Events Calendar [3]: Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment [4]: Princeton Graduate School Events Page [5]: East Asian Studies Colloquium Schedule
- Rafi Lehmann, the Social Sciences Correspondent, might find online education opportunities in the Department of Economics'Events and News Section, as it offers a variety of engaging events that could serve as a platform for education-and-self-development.
- For someone interested in learning about physics, the Department of Physics Events Calendar is a valuable resource, providing accessible seminars and lectures that promote online-education and continued learning.
