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On Monday, 16 June 2025, the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, hosted the now almost traditional PhD Day. This year’s contributions, both linguistic and literary, revolved around the theme What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Method Meets Reality.
Following the opening remarks, Professor Jan Chovanec gave a keynote lecture titled Tips of a Successful PhD, which offered not only practical advice but also reassurance that difficulties and uncertainties are an inherent part of research—and that temporary failures can open the door to new solutions.
In the main session, PhD students presented parts of their research in which they encountered methodological or other challenges, along with the ways they addressed them. Each presentation was followed by a discussion that provided valuable feedback and fresh insights into the respective topics.
We would like to thank all the speakers and attendees for an inspiring day full of sharing, reflection, and exchange of ideas. We look forward to the next edition! Love & Peace