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The Power of Overseas Institutional Visits

Are you wondering if an OIV is for you? Miriam Tenquist shares her experience of undertaking an overseas institutional visit to Hong Kong – gaining valuable experience and understanding that has enhanced her PhD research.

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OIV to the University of Pennsylvania

In this blog, James Breckwoldt shares his experience of visiting Philadelphia for his OIV. Not only did it enhance his PhD, but also forged valuable networks.

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Overseas Institutional Visit to University of New South Wales, Sydney

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many students undertaking their PhD – Olivia Fletcher writes about her experience of undertaking an OIV after a couple of years of mostly online netowrking.

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Exploring Interdisciplinary Research and Ethnomethodology: My Visit to the University of Siegen’s Special Collaborative Research Center

Are you thinking of undertaking an OIV? Read Dipanjan Saha’s blog to see how the benefits extended beyond the PhD.

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