Wrapping up the ALLODD journey after two years - a blog post by ESR1 Francho Nerín Fonz

Two years after attending my first ALLODD meeting in Strasbourg, I took part in the final network event, held this time in Berlin. By then, most research projects were reaching their final stages, and the meeting offered a space to review the progress made. It was an opportunity to reflect on the diverse scientific directions each ESR has followed, and to observe how these individual contributions supported the broader objectives of the network.
 
In addition to the scientific presentations, the program focused on career development. Throughout the week, we participated in sessions designed to improve job application and interview skills. We also had the opportunity to interact with young and on-the-rise scientists and professionals from various sectors, gaining insight into different career paths and transitions beyond the PhD.
 
The meeting provided one final occasion to reconnect with fellow ESRs in person, and taken together, the event served as a fitting closure to the ALLODD experience.