Articles by Bethany Saunders

Tips for Surviving the First Week of Your PhD

Tips for Surviving the First Week of Your PhD

Starting a PhD can be daunting and your first week as a doctoral student can come with a unique set of challenges. We spoke to three PhD students to ask them about their experiences of starting out on their PhD research, the lessons they've learned so far, and their top tips for making it through that all-important first week!

Balancing Research and Teaching in Academia

Balancing Research and Teaching in Academia

For senior life science academics, balancing research and teaching commitments can create many challenges, with high workloads and often conflicting priorities. In this new article, Professors Elek Molnar and Clea Warburton from the University of Bristol share their experiences of teaching the next generation of scientists, and their tips for successfully balancing research work with teaching commitments...

Top Ten Science Comedians

Top Ten Science Comedians

What do science and comedy have in common? More than you might think! Comedy is a great way to engage an audience and get ideas across in a memorable way, and that's why many scientists are using stand-up to communicate their ideas! Check out our list of ten inspiring science comedians!