THE EABS GRADUATE NETWORK

Recognising the unique challenges of postgraduate students worldwide, the European Association of Biblical Studies Graduate Network has been established to meet the needs of this community. The primary objective is to provide opportunities for professional development, the exchange of research ideas, practical advice, and peer support. The main focus is on graduate students registered with academic institutions within the broad field of Biblical Studies, particularly but not exclusively in Europe. Along with graduate students we also aim to support all emerging scholars, including postdoctoral researchers and those recently completed. Our aims are to:

- Provide an environment where ideas can be discussed, research and resources shared, and conference details exchanged

- Provide and share resources useful for the future careers of the members

- Provide a network enabling the development of collaborative projects

- Provide graduate students with a supportive environment for discussing differences in education practices, funding, supervision styles and other practical aspects of being a graduate student and emerging scholar

To informally join the network (on Faceboook), go here or attend the Network Meeting at the EABS Annual Conference. It is open to all emerging scholars, whether or not they are members of EABS.

EABS Graduate Student Representative and Network Co-ordinator

The European Association of Biblical Studies actively supports and encourages student involvement in the organisation and its events. The primary means of doing this is through the EABS Graduate Student Representative, an officer on the EABS committee elected by students. This representative is also the Graduate Network Co-ordinator.

Graduate Student Representative Election Result

The EABS Graduate Student Meeting and Reception took place on Tuesday, August 9th, 2011, 19:00-20:30 in Dock Six Hall, Hotel Porto Palace. At the meeting, Frauke Uhlenbruch was elected as the new Graduate Student Representative and Network Co-ordinator, taking over from Emma England. 

EABS Annual Graduate Symposium

A weekend event supported by EABS, the European Association of Biblical Studies, has been running in April for three years. It is a residential event run by and for graduates and emerging scholars. It is always kept small with about 12-14 papers and workshops over the course of the weekend and around 15 people in attendance. People have come from the USA, Israel, and across Europe for the event. At each event at least two senior scholars, including the current President of EABS has been in attendance. The 2010 and 2011 events had a joint session via video-conferencing with graduates and Professors from the University of Alberta. The first symposium was held at Gladstone's Library in Hawarden, Wales, with the 2010 and 2011 events being held at Gent, Belgium, and St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, Ireland. The 2012 event will take place in Hamburg, Germany from March 30th-April 1st. (The call for papers is now closed.) 

Student Prize 2012 - Now open for entries

In order to encourage the involvement of graduate students in the European Association of Biblical Studies, the Association grants two awards for the best student papers submitted in relation to its annual meeting. The prizes are awarded to stimulate academic growth and the development of emerging scholars, as well as to raise the profile of their work and the work of the association itself. Two awards will be given, one for Hebrew Bible/Old Testament or Ancient Israel and another for New Testament or Early Christianity/Early Judaism. Those working on material that cannot be easily associated with these rubrics (such as Pseudepigrapha) can choose to which area to submit. Each award is €250.

Submission deadline is 21st May, 2012.

Full rules and details can be found here (alternatively you can email Frauke at f.uhlenbruch[-at-]derby.ac.uk to receive a copy of the student prize rules). 

Friday, February 17, 2012