EURAXESS Smart Talks
Episodes
Experiences of American researchers in EU: Social humanities field in focus
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anthropologist and legal scholar Dr. Niklas Hultin (Associate Professor, George Mason University) joins EURAXESS Smart Talks to unpack what it really ...
Dual Careers, Global Mobility & Scientific Life with Prof Jessica Cauchard and Dr Michael Levant
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EURAXESS Smart Talks we speak with a remarkable dual-career academic couple: Dr. Michael Levant, a physical chemistry and microflui...
Beyond Relocation: How Dual Career Services Transform Global Mobility at Universities
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EURAXESS Smart Talks, we sit down with Mary Kagendo Kobia, Senior Global Mobility Consultant at the University of Copenhagen. Mary ...
Let’s get science out of the lab! A conversation with Professor Marina Joubert
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of EURAXESS Smart Talks, we sit down with Dr. Marina Joubert, a trailblazer in science communication from Stellenbosch Unive...
Science Meets Startups: Inside the EURAXESS START-up Tour
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Prof. Milan Zdravković — Associate Professor and leading Applied AI researcher at the University of Niš, Serbia; Coordinator of the Serbian...
How combining linguistics and mathematics turned into a successful company
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Marco Antonio Stranisci, a postdoctoral researcher in Natural Language Processing at the University of Turin and fou...
Strategic Intelligence, Space, and Career Mobility with Dr. Frank Danesy
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Frank Danesy – a strategist, academic, and innovator whose career spans the armed forces, aerospace, academia,...
Entrepreneurship in Academia - From Idea to Prototype
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of EURAXESS Smart Talks, hosts Darja Aksjonova and Jovan Aranđelović sit down with Dr. Artemis Kontou — a polymath whose...
EURAXESS Germany: Possibilities for all
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EURAXESS Smart Talks, we explore the wealth of opportunities available to international researchers in Germany. Our expert guests p...
Science Diplomacy in Action: A Conversation with Dr. Marco Borra
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EURAXESS Smart Talks, we dive into the fascinating world of scientific diplomacy with Dr. Marco Borra, an experienced scientist and...
From the Ivory Tower of Science to the Black Hole of Politics: A Conversation with Prof. Robbert Dijkgraaf
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"There is a lack of deep understanding of how science works, making it difficult for society to truly listen to the voice of science. Strengtheni...
Research management – Fascinating way to develop a researcher's career
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The need for skilled and professional research managers grows as research becomes more complex and competitive. These experts play a key role in suppo...
The Evolving Role of Research Managers
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many Horizon Europe funding schemes focus on career development for researchers, but institutional change is also in the spotlight. Whether you'r...
Actionable Advice for MSCA Applicants - Part 2
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) are the European Union’s flagship funding programme for doctoral education and postdoctoral training of resea...
Actionable Advice for MSCA Applicants - Part 1
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) are the European Union’s flagship funding programme for doctoral education and postdoctoral training of resea...
Moving from academia to corporate roles - What Italian Industry Offers for Researchers: Part 2
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of this two-part series “What Italian Industry Offers for Researchers”, we continue our exploration of how PhD holders can successfully ...
Moving from academia to corporate roles - What Italian Industry Offers for Researchers: Part 1
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1 of this 2-part series “Moving from academia to corporate roles - What Italian Industry Offers for Researchers”, we explore how PhD holde...
Exploring EURAXESS China and the China-Europe Research Exchange
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The focus of this episode is on EURAXESS China. We are happy to welcome our experts, that are Halldor Berg representative of EURAXESS China, Lena Kauf...
Resilience in the face of adversity: The Luxembourg Way
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EURAXESS Smart Talks invites you to explore the support measures and researchers’ path not only towards excellent research and scientific results bu...
Luxembourg University: Your Gateway to Research Excellence
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EURAXESS Smart Talks introduces a very diverse and very supportive ecosystem - University of Luxembourg. Let us take you to all the opportunities that...
Decoding ERC Grants Part 2: Strategies for Success
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The European Research Council (ERC) is the premier European funding organisation for excellent frontier research. It gives creative researchers across...
Decoding ERC Grants Part 1: Effective Communication
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The European Research Council (ERC) is the premier European funding organisation for excellent frontier research. It gives creative researchers across...
Switzerland - A great place to be a researcher!
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Switzerland is known for its stunning landscapes, world-class education, and cutting-edge research. It has become a sought-after destination for resea...
Serbian AI strategy - an example of good practice
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The rapid development of artificial intelligence and its increasing application require each country to create its own artificial intelligence strateg...
From understanding artificial intelligence to a successful startup
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of EURAXESS Smart Talks, hosts Darja Aksjonova and Leah Nerenberg will discuss Artificial Intelligence. It is one of the fastest-gro...
Spain: A Journey through Academia and Beyond!
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To remain in academia or to leave - that is the question! On this episode of EURAXESS Smart Talks, hosts Darja Aksjonova and Leah Nerenberg will explo...
From Science to Startup: Inside Information - Part 2
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is entrepreneurship a feasible career option for researchers? How can EURAXESS help young researchers develop a career in entrepreneurship? For answer...
From Science to Startup: Inside Information - Part 1
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is entrepreneurship a feasible career option for researchers? How can EURAXESS help young researchers develop a career in entrepreneurship? For answer...
Discover Careers Beyond Academia - Part 2
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do researchers need to explore careers beyond academia? How can EURAXESS help young researchers in career development? For answers to these questi...
Discover Careers Beyond Academia - Part 1
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do researchers need to explore careers beyond academia? How can EURAXESS help young researchers in career development? For answers to these questi...
Tips and perspectives on the gender gap in academia - Part 2
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the actual situation of women in academia? What are the European policies and the reality in academia? For answers to these questions and prac...
Tips and perspectives on the gender gap in academia - Part 1
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the actual situation of women in academia? What are the European policies and the reality in academia? For answers to these questions and prac...