Alle artikelen van Isabelle Kohler

  • C2W_ColumnIsabelle_2025-04-16_Breaks
    English

    Have a break, have a breakthrough

    2025-04-15T16:37:00Z

    In the relentless world of academia, taking intentional breaks is often dismissed as an indulgence rather than a necessity. Isabelle Kohler shares the lessons learned during her recent “company retreat” in Lisbon. 

  • C2W_ColumnIsabelle_2025-04-02_PhDCompletion
    English

    The struggle of timely PhD completion

    2025-04-01T09:38:00Z

    Isabelle Kohler explores the structural issues behind PhD delays and shares practical advice for both PhD students and supervisors to support timely and sustainable PhD completion

  • C2W_ColumnIsabelle_2025-03-19_Money
    English

    Take charge of your finances

    2025-03-18T11:15:00Z

    Isabelle Kohler shares her journey from financial uncertainty to financial confidence and offers practical advice to help early-career researchers take control of their financial future.

  • C2W_ColumnIsabelle_2025-03-05_BlankPage
    English

    Finding your writer’s voice

    2025-03-04T06:59:00Z

    Writing is an essential skill in academia, yet many early-career researchers find it challenging. In this column, Isabelle Kohler shares her personal relationship with writing and offers practical advice to help researchers transform writing from a daunting task into a rewarding practice.

  • C2W_ColumnIsabelle_2025-02-19_LookBackward
    English

    The power of looking backwards

    2025-02-19T07:14:00Z

    Isabelle shares how her personal journey taught her the value of looking backwards rather than forwards or sideways. She applies these insights to academia, encouraging PhD students and postdocs to acknowledge their progress and small wins.

  • C2W_ColumnIsabelle_2025-02-05_CareerPrep
    English

    Prioritise your next step

    2025-02-03T14:16:00Z

    Career planning is often overshadowed by the demands of research, leaving many PhD students unprepared for their next step. That’s why they should start planning their next career move early, says Isabelle Kohler.

  • C2W_ColumnIsabelle_2025-01-22_Success
    English

    What does success mean to you?

    2025-01-20T13:31:00Z

    Isabelle Kohler explores the personal nature of success and guides early-career researchers through the process of defining what success means to them.

  • C2W_ColumnIsabelle_2024-12-11_Patience3
    English

    An ode to patience

    2024-12-10T09:45:00Z

    Isabelle Kohler offers valuable tips to help early-career researchers stay patient while pursuing their professional dreams.

  • C2W_ColumnIsabelle_2024-11-27_Feedback
    English

    How to embrace feedback as an academic writer

    2024-11-26T08:02:00Z

    Isabelle Kohler shares practical strategies to help early-career researchers and students not only survive feedback but also embrace it as a powerful tool for growth.

  • C2W_ColumnIsabelle_2024-11-13_BudgetCuts
    English

    It’s not just about money

    2024-11-12T13:59:00Z

    The government’s massive budget cuts are sparking deep concern across academia. In this column, Isabelle Kohler outlines the primary effects of these cuts on research, higher education, and innovation, with a specific focus on PhD students. 

  • C2W_ColumnIsabelle_2024-10-30_InvisibleProgress
    English

    When persistence bears fruit: from invisible effort to visible success

    2024-10-29T12:45:00Z

    As she celebrates her first year writing for C2W International, Isabelle Kohler reflects on how persistent effort can shape our professional journey. She draws parallels between her writing activity and PhD journey, both relying on invisible work behind visible achievements. 

  • C2W_ColumnIsabelle_2024-10-16_HealthConditions
    English

    Thriving in academia with a chronic condition

    2024-10-15T06:41:00Z

    Isabelle Kohler shares her experience of navigating academia while managing health struggles, offering practical strategies for others to thrive too.

  • C2W_ColumnIsabelle_2024-10-02_IntrovertAtConferences
    English

    An introvert’s guide to professional events

    2024-10-01T07:04:00Z

    Isabelle Kohler offers practical tips to help introverts not onlly survive but even thrive at conferences and professional events.

  • C2W_ColumnIsabelle_2024-09-18_Conferences
    English

    Below the tip of the iceberg: the hidden value of conferences

    2024-09-16T12:06:00Z

    Isabelle Kohler explores the benefits of conferences that can significantly influence your research and career development in unexpected ways.

  • C2W_ColumnIsabelle_2024-09-04_BalancedProductivity
    English

    Back to work: balancing productivity with well-being

    2024-09-03T08:17:00Z

    Isabelle Kohler shares her journey towards balanced productivity, exploring strategies to optimize her work without compromising her well-being.

  • C2W_ColumnIsabelle_2024-07-17_Progress
    English

    Compete with yourself, not your peers

    2024-07-15T09:23:00Z

    Each PhD or postdoc journey is unique and incomparable and it’s important to measure yourself against your past selve, rather than your peers.

  • C2W_ColumnIsabelle_2024-07-03_ProfessionalDevelopment
    English

    Professional development courses during a PhD: smart investment or waste of time?

    2024-07-01T14:13:00Z

    Some see professional development courses as part of their doctoral program as a waste of time. ‘Au contraire!’, says Isabelle Kohler.

  • C2W_ColumnIsabelle_2024-06_19_PhDSupervisors
    English

    Choosing the right PhD supervisors: a make-or-break decision

    2024-06-18T12:26:00Z

    Isabelle Kohler gives you tips for choosing a PhD supervisor, emphasizing the importance of a good fit for a successful PhD and career.

  • C2W_ColumnIsabelle_2024-06_05_MentalHealth
    English

    Creating a healthier academic environment for all

    2024-06-04T09:43:00Z

    Isabelle calls for a shift in the academic mindset and emphasizes the need for structural changes to ensure the well-being of academic professionals.

  • C2W_ColumnIsabelle_2024-05_22_Weekends
    English

    A well-rested mind as fertile ground

    2024-05-21T08:51:00Z

    In this column, Isabelle Kohler encourages young scientists to set clear boundaries and prioritize their health.