Support for Scientists

Support Pack for Postdocs

Support Pack for Postdocs

Once you've aced that dissertation defense, and embarked upon your postdoc journey, you will likely encounter a different set of challenges to those you faced during your PhD. In our new Support Pack for Postdocs we've gathered some great resources to help you, wherever you are in your postdoc career!

Overcoming Challenges as a Woman in STEM

Overcoming Challenges as a Woman in STEM

For women in STEM, inequality remains a problem and brings with it numerous challenges for those seeking to pursue successful and rewarding life science careers. In this guest blog, Gagandeep Kaur of Howard University, USA, considers some of the challenges and shares ways to overcome them.

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.

What Would Scientists Say to Their Younger Selves?

What Would Scientists Say to Their Younger Selves?

What key piece of advice would have helped you in the earlier stages of your science career? This is the question we asked attendees at BNA2023 - and they came up with some inspiring answers for those just starting out on their STEM career journey!

From Desire to Determination: A Positive Mindset for PhD Success

From Desire to Determination: A Positive Mindset for PhD Success

Developing a strong & determined mindset is crucial for combatting the challenges you will undoubtedly face on the path to your life science PhD. Guest blogger Dr Abiola Isawumi shares his advice & tips on maintaining a positive mindset for PhD success…

Navigating the Mentor-Mentee Relationship

Navigating the Mentor-Mentee Relationship

An effective mentor-mentee relationship takes time, commitment, and mutual respect. It can pull down barriers for underrepresented minorities, and can be the make or break of a scientist’s career trajectory. In this guest blog, experienced mentor Dr Enitome Bafor shares her thoughts on creating and cultivating a strong and successful relationship with your mentor.

Taking Positive Steps Towards PhD Success

Taking Positive Steps Towards PhD Success

The path to PhD success is rarely a smooth one, with most students facing unexpected setbacks at some point along the way. Guest blogger Samuel Dada gives an honest account of his PhD highs and lows, and shares the importance of maintaining a positive mindset for academic success…

6 Top Tips to Prepare You For Peer Review

6 Top Tips to Prepare You For Peer Review

Becoming a confident peer reviewer takes time and commitment, and it’s important to have the relevant skills and experience before embarking on your first review. In this new article, three experienced life scientists share their top tips to help prepare you for peer review.

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 Importance of Mentoring for Postdoctoral Fellows

The Importance of Mentoring for Postdoctoral Fellows

Guidance from a good mentor is vital for any life scientist, whether you are starting out in grad school or taking your next steps as a promising postdoc. In this guest blog, Ksenia Kastanenka of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School shares insightful thoughts on the importance of mentoring at postdoc level.