mentoringkurultai

It is FUN to Write First Books Together! The First-time Authors Network (FAN), a side initiative developed by USTA alumni, Sofya du Boulay, has been running since September 2025. This group unites junior and mid-career academics specialising in Central Asia across different social science disciplines to author a book stemming from doctoral research. “Being part of the FAN community provides me with a sense of belonging and reassurance that I’m not alone in my journey to become an author. We...