Life Scientists' Guides

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Lab Harmony

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Lab Harmony

How can lab leaders promote harmony within a competitive science lab? How can you ensure your colleagues get along and work together productively? In this great new guide we’ve gathered advice from experienced scientists on keeping things running smoothly in the lab and building an effective and harmonious team!

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Applying for Jobs in Industry

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Applying for Jobs in Industry

For many scientists, a role in industry is a long-term goal, so what do you need to know when applying for jobs outside of academia? We asked life science professionals around the world to share their advice and top tips in The Life Scientists’ Guide to Applying for Jobs in Industry!

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Leadership

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Leadership

Becoming a lab leader is a long-term goal for many life science professionals, but not every researcher will have the ‘natural’ leadership skills needed to succeed. We spoke to professional lab leaders around the world who shared their advice on becoming a leader in STEM, and how you can develop the skills needed for success in lab management. Take a look at our Life Scientists’ Guide to Leadership!

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Science Communication

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Science Communication

Being involved in science communication is not only great for your professional development, it also raises the profile and credibility of science research as a whole. In this guide, we look at the key qualities needed for effective scicomm, and share top tips from professionals who know exactly what it takes to get your message out there and become a great science communicator!

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Mentoring

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Mentoring

No matter what stage you’re at in your life science career, you can always benefit from the guidance of a trusted mentor. In this great new life science guide, we share valuable advice for those hoping to become mentors, as well as those looking for the right person to help them unlock the potential of their life science career.

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Getting Published

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Getting Published

So you’ve spent months working on a great scientific paper, you’re excited for people to read your work… but how do you go about getting it published? We’ve gathered some top tips from experienced life scientists to help you get your research to print!

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Lab Sustainability

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Lab Sustainability

How can we make our labs greener? What more could you do to make your lab eco-friendly? In this great new guide, we’ve gathered practical advice from life scientists around the world to help you establish greener habits and push for better sustainability in your lab.

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Organizing Events & Conferences

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Organizing Events & Conferences

So you’ve been asked to help organize your institute or organization’s next science conference, but you’re a scientist - not an event planner! So where do you begin? Whether you are organizing a half day local symposium or a week long international event, this guide is a great place to start, with lots of detailed advice to help bring your science event to life!

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Applying for Grants and Funding

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Applying for Grants and Funding

What do grant reviewers really look for in a funding application? How can you make your proposal stand out from the crowd? The Life Scientists’ Guide to Applying for Grants and Funding is packed with expert advice to help you submit an outstanding application for life science funding.

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Examining Your First Dissertation Defense

The Life Scientists’ Guide to Examining Your First Dissertation Defense

Sitting on your first dissertation defense (or viva) panel is a big responsibility and you’ll want to make sure things go as smoothly as possible for all involved. That’s why we’ve gathered some top tips from seasoned examiners to make sure your first experience on a defense panel is a positive one.