Choosing a journal for publication is becoming an increasingly daunting task - what with growing search opportunities, on the one hand, and recent limitations for Russian scholars, on the other. We try to help our colleagues by keeping this issue in focus and offering multiple perspectives.

In the aftermath of the pandemic, we seem to have forgotten that once we met face-to-face every day instead of teaching and learning online. But what if you are tired of staring at the screen and miss the vibrant vibe of offline communication? The solution is obvious: come to the Academic Writing Center!

On September 24, the new academic year started at the Academic Writing Center! And, as tradition goes, we began with the AWC Welcome Day. This year, our colleagues from HSE University covered a wide range of topics — from strategies for overcoming psychological barriers in writing to the art of creating presentations and other visual materials.

We have gathered the most memorable insights from the workshops — both from our team and from participants: