We have divided Penkala’s scientific blog into three categories: Scientific Topics, Industry Topics, and Guide to Doctorates.
Through thematic blog posts, both our own and guest scientists and researchers present their research areas, describe narrower research interests, provide useful tips during writing and defending doctoral dissertations, share their experiences on the academic journey to obtaining a Ph.D. title, and much more.
By launching the scientific blog, our aim was to enhance visibility into the diverse research our scientists engage in, and to provide younger generations with an overview of the various activities across scientific fields and a firsthand perspective.
On September 27th and 28th, 2024, the first CROSCIENCE Symposium was held at the University of Rijeka, gathering many prominent names from the Croatian scientific community. The symposium was organized by renowned scientists such as Nenad Ban, Ivan Đikić, Stipan Jonjić, Ivana Novak Nakir, Igor Rudan, Igor Štagljar, Iva Tolić, and Adrijana Vinter. This event…
read moreIntegrators and the bird's-eye view Although specialization is often valued in one's career and an early focus on a particular field is encouraged, for the general progress of society, so-called integrators, or "Jacks-of-all-trades," are necessary, who can see the problem from
read moreThe motivation and scope This study aimed to gain insights into the experiences of Croatian researchers in the United Kingdom and their collaborations with scientists in Croatia. We were interested in their motivations behind the move to the UK, the extent of the scientific collaborations with Croatia, awareness of research activities in Croatia, and perceptions…
read moreInternational Epilepsy Day is celebrated each year on the 2nd Monday of February, and is a nice opportunity to raise awareness of epilepsy: what it is, how it can be treated, and what is needed to bring treatment to all people who need it. Since epilepsy detection has been the topic of my research for…
read moreAutor: Una Pale Since the 1980s, posters have become increasingly used as a mode of presentation at scientific conferences. Today, at many conferences, posters are, indeed, a format through which the majority of attendees present their work. However, many of us still consider posters as a less interesting format, while presentations are seen as more…
read moreAutor: Una Pale What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the term ‘networking’? ‘Uhh’, ‘How do I even start a conversation?’, ‘What to talk about? I don’t know anything about the person’, ‘I hate small talk’, ‘Superficial and transactional’? It is true that connecting with new people can be…
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