Owlstown
@owlstown.com
An easy-to-use website builder designed for academics who want to expand the reach of their research.
https://www.owlstown.com
https://www.owlstown.com
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Winners of the Best Personal Academic Websites Contest have just been announced! 🏆
We hope these websites inspire you to create your own space as a faculty, researcher, or grad student.
Hosted by @jenvanalstyne.bsky.social, @owlstown.com, and Brittany Trinh theacademicdesigner.com/2025/winners...
We hope these websites inspire you to create your own space as a faculty, researcher, or grad student.
Hosted by @jenvanalstyne.bsky.social, @owlstown.com, and Brittany Trinh theacademicdesigner.com/2025/winners...
November 6, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Winners of the Best Personal Academic Websites Contest have just been announced! 🏆
We hope these websites inspire you to create your own space as a faculty, researcher, or grad student.
Hosted by @jenvanalstyne.bsky.social, @owlstown.com, and Brittany Trinh theacademicdesigner.com/2025/winners...
We hope these websites inspire you to create your own space as a faculty, researcher, or grad student.
Hosted by @jenvanalstyne.bsky.social, @owlstown.com, and Brittany Trinh theacademicdesigner.com/2025/winners...
So proud that many Owlstowners were among the Best Personal Academic Websites 2025. Congratulations for making such awesome websites!
robertavaltorta.research.st
anaikowl.com by @anaikowl.bsky.social
patrick-manser.com by @patrickmanser.bsky.social
sinclairlab-rice.com by @asinclair.bsky.social
robertavaltorta.research.st
anaikowl.com by @anaikowl.bsky.social
patrick-manser.com by @patrickmanser.bsky.social
sinclairlab-rice.com by @asinclair.bsky.social
Congratulations to the winners of the Best Personal Academic Websites 2025!
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/winners...
Check out the websites of the winners and get inspired to share your research online.
Hosted by Owlstown, @jenvanalstyne.bsky.social, and Brittany Trinh
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/winners...
Check out the websites of the winners and get inspired to share your research online.
Hosted by Owlstown, @jenvanalstyne.bsky.social, and Brittany Trinh
November 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
So proud that many Owlstowners were among the Best Personal Academic Websites 2025. Congratulations for making such awesome websites!
robertavaltorta.research.st
anaikowl.com by @anaikowl.bsky.social
patrick-manser.com by @patrickmanser.bsky.social
sinclairlab-rice.com by @asinclair.bsky.social
robertavaltorta.research.st
anaikowl.com by @anaikowl.bsky.social
patrick-manser.com by @patrickmanser.bsky.social
sinclairlab-rice.com by @asinclair.bsky.social
Congratulations to the winners of the Best Personal Academic Websites 2025!
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/winners...
Check out the websites of the winners and get inspired to share your research online.
Hosted by Owlstown, @jenvanalstyne.bsky.social, and Brittany Trinh
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/winners...
Check out the websites of the winners and get inspired to share your research online.
Hosted by Owlstown, @jenvanalstyne.bsky.social, and Brittany Trinh
November 6, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Congratulations to the winners of the Best Personal Academic Websites 2025!
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/winners...
Check out the websites of the winners and get inspired to share your research online.
Hosted by Owlstown, @jenvanalstyne.bsky.social, and Brittany Trinh
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/winners...
Check out the websites of the winners and get inspired to share your research online.
Hosted by Owlstown, @jenvanalstyne.bsky.social, and Brittany Trinh
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One year ago, I made a personal academic #website! For its first anniversary, I've added a #Gallery with some of my favorite #geography impressions of previous fieldwork, excursions, and trips. I hope many more will follow. Feel free to take a look! 📸
www.rameshglueckler.com/pages/gallery
www.rameshglueckler.com/pages/gallery
Dr. Ramesh Glückler | Geographer & Geoecologist - Gallery
Some impressions of previous academic excursions, private trips, fieldwork, etc., since the beginning of my geography studies and the adoption of a "geograph...
www.rameshglueckler.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:25 AM
One year ago, I made a personal academic #website! For its first anniversary, I've added a #Gallery with some of my favorite #geography impressions of previous fieldwork, excursions, and trips. I hope many more will follow. Feel free to take a look! 📸
www.rameshglueckler.com/pages/gallery
www.rameshglueckler.com/pages/gallery
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If you're a student in need of a personal website (and if you're doing research, yes, you need a website!), I keep a list of nice examples here, most of which are reusable: www.are.na/maria-antoni...
For example, I just spotted this beautiful website by Catherine Yeh: github.com/catherinesye...
For example, I just spotted this beautiful website by Catherine Yeh: github.com/catherinesye...
November 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
If you're a student in need of a personal website (and if you're doing research, yes, you need a website!), I keep a list of nice examples here, most of which are reusable: www.are.na/maria-antoni...
For example, I just spotted this beautiful website by Catherine Yeh: github.com/catherinesye...
For example, I just spotted this beautiful website by Catherine Yeh: github.com/catherinesye...
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I need to redo my garbage hugo academic theme github pages website from 2018
how are we building nice and flexible websites now? assume I understand nothing about websites whatsoever
old repo: github.com/afredston/pe... hopefully new one will be easier to add new content (photos, icons)
how are we building nice and flexible websites now? assume I understand nothing about websites whatsoever
old repo: github.com/afredston/pe... hopefully new one will be easier to add new content (photos, icons)
GitHub - afredston/personalwebsite
Contribute to afredston/personalwebsite development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I need to redo my garbage hugo academic theme github pages website from 2018
how are we building nice and flexible websites now? assume I understand nothing about websites whatsoever
old repo: github.com/afredston/pe... hopefully new one will be easier to add new content (photos, icons)
how are we building nice and flexible websites now? assume I understand nothing about websites whatsoever
old repo: github.com/afredston/pe... hopefully new one will be easier to add new content (photos, icons)
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On the academic job market? Stop treating your website like a CV dump. A book has a cover. A movie has a trailer. Your site should invite, intrigue, engage. Ideas (and you, my friend) deserve presentation—not just documentation.
🔗 danlio.studio/resources/academic-job-market-website
🔗 danlio.studio/resources/academic-job-market-website
How to Build a Website That Works for You on the Academic Job Market
Turn your personal site into a persuasive asset that supports your academic job market story.
danlio.studio
October 7, 2025 at 11:49 PM
On the academic job market? Stop treating your website like a CV dump. A book has a cover. A movie has a trailer. Your site should invite, intrigue, engage. Ideas (and you, my friend) deserve presentation—not just documentation.
🔗 danlio.studio/resources/academic-job-market-website
🔗 danlio.studio/resources/academic-job-market-website
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so, i promise i will also ask someone at the publisher about this, but, does anyone know if you need permission to reproduce a screenshot of marketing material/website in an academic paper?
September 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
so, i promise i will also ask someone at the publisher about this, but, does anyone know if you need permission to reproduce a screenshot of marketing material/website in an academic paper?
Is your Owlstown website one of the 1,800 featured academic websites in the Academic Gallery (academic.gallery)? If not, reply to this thread and I’ll review your website to add to the gallery.
#phd #academicsky
#phd #academicsky
Owlstown Academic Gallery
academic.gallery
September 27, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Is your Owlstown website one of the 1,800 featured academic websites in the Academic Gallery (academic.gallery)? If not, reply to this thread and I’ll review your website to add to the gallery.
#phd #academicsky
#phd #academicsky
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Finished up bio revisions for an academic website design client this evening. Websites happen in stages. It's no wonder faculty, researchers, and grad students are like: Can I make this happen during the semester?
An easy quick solution for you is Owlstown, an academic website builder from Ian Li.
An easy quick solution for you is Owlstown, an academic website builder from Ian Li.
September 10, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Finished up bio revisions for an academic website design client this evening. Websites happen in stages. It's no wonder faculty, researchers, and grad students are like: Can I make this happen during the semester?
An easy quick solution for you is Owlstown, an academic website builder from Ian Li.
An easy quick solution for you is Owlstown, an academic website builder from Ian Li.
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Finally updated my academic website. I should get better at doing that as things happen...
Now to come up with blog posts that because I want to get back to that...
Now to come up with blog posts that because I want to get back to that...
September 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Finally updated my academic website. I should get better at doing that as things happen...
Now to come up with blog posts that because I want to get back to that...
Now to come up with blog posts that because I want to get back to that...
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🚀 Just launched my personal website: jamiewithorne.com
It brings together my research, LearnWMD content, and a new Substack featuring OSINT tutorials, satellite imagery updates on nuclear developments, and academic insights with policy relevance.
It brings together my research, LearnWMD content, and a new Substack featuring OSINT tutorials, satellite imagery updates on nuclear developments, and academic insights with policy relevance.
Jamie R. Withorne
An academic CV site for Jamie R. Withorne, including a detailed biography, resources, and links to an active blog.
jamiewithorne.com
August 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🚀 Just launched my personal website: jamiewithorne.com
It brings together my research, LearnWMD content, and a new Substack featuring OSINT tutorials, satellite imagery updates on nuclear developments, and academic insights with policy relevance.
It brings together my research, LearnWMD content, and a new Substack featuring OSINT tutorials, satellite imagery updates on nuclear developments, and academic insights with policy relevance.
Owlstowners, share your thoughts on the value of having an academic website on this thread by @johninfranca.bsky.social
Legal academics: I am trying to decide whether it is worth the effort to develop and maintain a personal academic website. Questions: 1. do you have one?; 2. why do you think it valuable; 3. examples of sites you think are great; 4. services for creating/hosting/whatever you recommend?
September 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Owlstowners, share your thoughts on the value of having an academic website on this thread by @johninfranca.bsky.social
Creating an academic website? First thing to deciding what to include. Here's a quick list of must-have ideas to help you get started: www.owlstown.com/pages/page-i... #academia #PhdSky
Owlstown - Page Ideas
This page provides ideas for pages to add to your academic website to make it more comprehensive and engaging. It is organized by category to help you pick a...
www.owlstown.com
August 29, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Creating an academic website? First thing to deciding what to include. Here's a quick list of must-have ideas to help you get started: www.owlstown.com/pages/page-i... #academia #PhdSky
I just updated the Owlstown server from #Rails 7.0 to 8.0. I updated it incrementally going from 7.0 -> 7.1 -> 7.2 -> 8.0. This improves performance, so Owlstown should feel speedier. Also, it prepares Owlstown for new features in the future.
August 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I just updated the Owlstown server from #Rails 7.0 to 8.0. I updated it incrementally going from 7.0 -> 7.1 -> 7.2 -> 8.0. This improves performance, so Owlstown should feel speedier. Also, it prepares Owlstown for new features in the future.
I have an idea for Owlstown that I want to try. The idea is to create an academic website using a CV. If you're interested, email me your CV at hello@owlstown.com. I will try this idea with the first 5 people that send me their CV. #PhDSky
August 19, 2025 at 4:35 AM
I have an idea for Owlstown that I want to try. The idea is to create an academic website using a CV. If you're interested, email me your CV at hello@owlstown.com. I will try this idea with the first 5 people that send me their CV. #PhDSky
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If you don't have a website yet, there's still time for you.
Find resources to help you make your website on The Social Academic theacademicdesigner.com/2025/best-pe...
[There's even an award for best @owlstown.com website, a free academic website builder easy for you to set up] www.owlstown.com
Find resources to help you make your website on The Social Academic theacademicdesigner.com/2025/best-pe...
[There's even an award for best @owlstown.com website, a free academic website builder easy for you to set up] www.owlstown.com
August 11, 2025 at 12:12 AM
If you don't have a website yet, there's still time for you.
Find resources to help you make your website on The Social Academic theacademicdesigner.com/2025/best-pe...
[There's even an award for best @owlstown.com website, a free academic website builder easy for you to set up] www.owlstown.com
Find resources to help you make your website on The Social Academic theacademicdesigner.com/2025/best-pe...
[There's even an award for best @owlstown.com website, a free academic website builder easy for you to set up] www.owlstown.com
Last night, @jenvanalstyne.bsky.social, Brittany Trinh, and I recorded a livestream discussing sharing your research online and personal academic websites. This is part of the Best Personal Academic Websites Contest 2025.
www.youtube.com/live/3g-bNaj...
www.youtube.com/live/3g-bNaj...
Personal Websites for Academics and Scientists | Tips and advice for your academic website
YouTube video by The Social Academic from Jennifer van Alstyne
www.youtube.com
August 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Last night, @jenvanalstyne.bsky.social, Brittany Trinh, and I recorded a livestream discussing sharing your research online and personal academic websites. This is part of the Best Personal Academic Websites Contest 2025.
www.youtube.com/live/3g-bNaj...
www.youtube.com/live/3g-bNaj...
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Catch our livestream with tips and advice on personal academic websites in honor of this year's Best Personal Academic Websites Contest 🏆
With your contest co-hosts Jennifer van Alstyne, Brittany Trinh, and Ian from @owlstown.com #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
www.youtube.com/live/3g-bNaj...
With your contest co-hosts Jennifer van Alstyne, Brittany Trinh, and Ian from @owlstown.com #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
www.youtube.com/live/3g-bNaj...
Personal Websites for Academics and Scientists | Tips and advice for your academic website
YouTube video by The Social Academic from Jennifer van Alstyne
www.youtube.com
August 7, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Catch our livestream with tips and advice on personal academic websites in honor of this year's Best Personal Academic Websites Contest 🏆
With your contest co-hosts Jennifer van Alstyne, Brittany Trinh, and Ian from @owlstown.com #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
www.youtube.com/live/3g-bNaj...
With your contest co-hosts Jennifer van Alstyne, Brittany Trinh, and Ian from @owlstown.com #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
www.youtube.com/live/3g-bNaj...
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Did you know you can make a personal academic website quick with @owlstown.com?
I chatted with a professor about personal academic websites. He needed something simple and quick. I just didn't have time in my schedule to get his website designed for him by his event. I recommended Owlstown.
I chatted with a professor about personal academic websites. He needed something simple and quick. I just didn't have time in my schedule to get his website designed for him by his event. I recommended Owlstown.
July 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Did you know you can make a personal academic website quick with @owlstown.com?
I chatted with a professor about personal academic websites. He needed something simple and quick. I just didn't have time in my schedule to get his website designed for him by his event. I recommended Owlstown.
I chatted with a professor about personal academic websites. He needed something simple and quick. I just didn't have time in my schedule to get his website designed for him by his event. I recommended Owlstown.
Check out this awesome lab website by @asinclair.bsky.social. Lots of content about her new lab: great intro page, publications organized by category, links to press about her research. She’s recruiting at all levels for next year.
Excited to share my new lab website!
The Learning & Behavior Change Lab will launch at Rice in July 2026. I’ll be recruiting over the next year! @ricesocsci.bsky.social
www.sinclairlab-rice.com
The Learning & Behavior Change Lab will launch at Rice in July 2026. I’ll be recruiting over the next year! @ricesocsci.bsky.social
www.sinclairlab-rice.com
Sinclair Lab
The Learning & Behavior Change Lab at Rice University, directed by Dr. Sinclair
www.sinclairlab-rice.com
July 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Check out this awesome lab website by @asinclair.bsky.social. Lots of content about her new lab: great intro page, publications organized by category, links to press about her research. She’s recruiting at all levels for next year.
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Entries to the 3rd Best Personal Academic Websites Contest are now open, #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
We’re excited to celebrate your website! Enter now. Or, share with an academic friend who has a website you admire. The form is quick to fill out theacademicdesigner.com/2025/best-pe...
We’re excited to celebrate your website! Enter now. Or, share with an academic friend who has a website you admire. The form is quick to fill out theacademicdesigner.com/2025/best-pe...
Best Personal Academic Websites Contest 2025
Enter to win an award in the 2025 Best Personal Academic Websites Contest! We'd love to celebrate the work you put into your website.
theacademicdesigner.com
June 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Entries to the 3rd Best Personal Academic Websites Contest are now open, #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
We’re excited to celebrate your website! Enter now. Or, share with an academic friend who has a website you admire. The form is quick to fill out theacademicdesigner.com/2025/best-pe...
We’re excited to celebrate your website! Enter now. Or, share with an academic friend who has a website you admire. The form is quick to fill out theacademicdesigner.com/2025/best-pe...
Just published Owlstown Newsletter #60. Lots of new updates that make it easier to update your academic website and to share your research content. newsletter.owlstown.com/p/owlstown-n...
#AcademicSky #AcademicChatter
#AcademicSky #AcademicChatter
🦉 Owlstown Newsletter #60
Hello Owlstowners,
newsletter.owlstown.com
June 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Just published Owlstown Newsletter #60. Lots of new updates that make it easier to update your academic website and to share your research content. newsletter.owlstown.com/p/owlstown-n...
#AcademicSky #AcademicChatter
#AcademicSky #AcademicChatter
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🥁 We bring you a NEW virtual event 🎊 The Thriving PI summit, for scientists juggling it all—designed to help you publish, get funded, and lead with less stress. Get your FREE ticket to watch the talks: buff.ly/SkKFU9D
#NewPI #TenureTrack #AcWri #AcademicSky #WomeninSTEM
See the program👇🏼
#NewPI #TenureTrack #AcWri #AcademicSky #WomeninSTEM
See the program👇🏼
Thriving PI Summit 2025: Systems, Writing & Funding for Principal Investigators
Join the online Thriving PI Summit to learn systems, writing, funding, and resilience strategies for Principal Investigators.
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June 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM
🥁 We bring you a NEW virtual event 🎊 The Thriving PI summit, for scientists juggling it all—designed to help you publish, get funded, and lead with less stress. Get your FREE ticket to watch the talks: buff.ly/SkKFU9D
#NewPI #TenureTrack #AcWri #AcademicSky #WomeninSTEM
See the program👇🏼
#NewPI #TenureTrack #AcWri #AcademicSky #WomeninSTEM
See the program👇🏼
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The Best Personal Academic Websites Contest 2025 is hosted by:
Jennifer van Alstyne of The Social Academic blog (that's me!)
Website designer for scientists, Brittany Trinh of the Beyond Your Science Podcast
And, Dr. Ian Li, creator of free academic website builder, @owlstown.com
Jennifer van Alstyne of The Social Academic blog (that's me!)
Website designer for scientists, Brittany Trinh of the Beyond Your Science Podcast
And, Dr. Ian Li, creator of free academic website builder, @owlstown.com
April 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The Best Personal Academic Websites Contest 2025 is hosted by:
Jennifer van Alstyne of The Social Academic blog (that's me!)
Website designer for scientists, Brittany Trinh of the Beyond Your Science Podcast
And, Dr. Ian Li, creator of free academic website builder, @owlstown.com
Jennifer van Alstyne of The Social Academic blog (that's me!)
Website designer for scientists, Brittany Trinh of the Beyond Your Science Podcast
And, Dr. Ian Li, creator of free academic website builder, @owlstown.com