Looking Forward to See you in Lisbon: Don’t miss the opportunity to explore Portugal’s Enchanting Capital
Dear IFERA Friends, As we are approaching our annual meeting, we hope you will become increasingly excited about the idea of attending the annual conference. For this reason, we have now acquired the habit of sharing with you some suggestions of how to make the most of the experience associated with the conference itself. […]
The power of Open Science: unlocking knowledge for all
In the digital age, access to information has become easier than ever, yet barriers to accessing scientific knowledge persist. Traditional publishing models often restrict access to research articles behind paywalls, limiting the dissemination of scientific progress to the scientific community. However, the emergence of open access publishing has revolutionized the way research is shared, democratizing […]
Riding the rollercoaster of a PhD in Family Business: Insights from Christina Sichtmann
How can PhD students make the most of this fierce journey? What are the keys to overcoming some stressful situations and profiting from the most joyful moments? Experts can offer much wisdom in this regard! We were fortunate to have Christina Sichtmann join us for a session at the 2023 IFERA Doctoral Consortium. She is […]
IFERA 2024: an interview with the conference chairs
As IFERA 2024 is approaching, we decided to share some reflections with our colleagues working behind the scenes of the annual conference. We have therefore interviewed the three chairs, Remedios Hernández Linares, Miguel Pina e Cunha and Alexandre Dias da Cunha to better understand their expectations and goals for the upcoming event. IFERA 2024 […]
Crafting Captivating Titles in Family Business Research: Don’t forget the colon.
In our field of family business studies, the title of a scholarly publication serves as a crucial gateway to the complexities and dynamics unique to these enterprises. Crafting an engaging title demands a delicate dance between clarity, originality, and relevance. We have gathered a few principles that might be helpful to transform a mere descriptor […]
The IFERA Family keeps growing: Let’s meet our new PhD Ambassadors!
In the last issue of 2023, the IFERA R&D team is excited to announce wonderful news for the family business community. We are delighted to share that our team has recently expanded with the addition of four new PhD ambassadors. Therefore, we are pleased to introduce them in this dedicated article. Lajos Szabó is a […]
The Art of Scientific Storytelling: A New Approach from Andrea Brunello
Can science be communicated through a creative, fun, and effective medium? The answer is yes! The expressive languages of theater, storytelling, and other art forms can generate an empathetic and inspiring communication of science, as well as new opportunities for science outreach and education. We had the chance to expand this perspective during a session […]
How to be a critic: Introducing the IFERA Reading Club
Love it or hate it. Take it or leave it. Next to writing scientific articles, reading them is our bread and butter. Some of us know all about them: The authors, the year it was published, the journal, the title, the page numbers, the reference list, and all the other details that make a publication […]
The IFERA 2023 Award Ceremony
IFERA 2023 proved to be a remarkable event in the year, surpassing all expectations. Jagiellonian University served as the gracious host, creating an engaging academic atmosphere complemented by the beautiful city of Krakow. The conference featured a rich and diverse program, including Doctoral Consortium, PDW, parallel sessions, and thought-provoking keynote speeches by Arist von Schlippe, […]
10 things to see in Krakow during the IFERA 2023 Conference
Dear IFERA friends, get ready for what awaits you at our upcoming conference. Next to preparing for interesting workshops and presentations, it will soon be time to take out the foldable paper maps, look confused while you try to find your way to the next hot spot in town, and greet locals in the few […]
It doesn’t always need to be a paper: Collaborating your way forward.
Are published papers the only currency that counts in your career? Let it be a belief, a truth, or an illusion, writing a paper certainly is a developmental experience in itself because of the inherent process of knowledge generation. Even more so if such a paper is written in a team. On top of philosophical […]
How can you own your Ph.D. journey? We’ve got you covered!
In the last post, we mentioned that the Ph.D. journey could be a rollercoaster on many levels. While there is no magic formula that can solve all individual challenges, there are a few tricks that can make our day-to-day life not only more bearable but also enriching, and most importantly, can help you making the […]
