With the right planning and preparation, a lab intern can be a truly valuable asset. Here, Joris Van Meenen from the University of Antwerp shares his practical tips on how you can get the most from your intern, whilst ensuring that both your new recruit and the lab reap the rewards!
How do you cope with nerves when presenting at a conference? What's the best way to practise giving your presentation? And how do you write your content? The Life Scientists' Guide to Presenting at Conferences is packed full of advice from experts, as well as some excellent tips from our community of scientists - helping you deliver your next scientific presentation with confidence and flair!
Trying to improve your efficiency in the lab? Hanne Leyson, from the University of Antwerp shares some great advice on how to work smarter, not harder in the laboratory...
Looking for tips on writing your PhD thesis / dissertation? Dr Zeinab Leila Asgarian from University College London shares her advice on how to write your dissertation, and even enjoy the process!
Mackenzie Lemieux, from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, and founder of SAID in STEM, shares her thoughts and insights on how we can use neuroscience to address underrepresentation in STEM - find out about SAID, bias in STEM and what we can do about it, in this fascinating article...
Struggling to get your paper published? Jasmine Pickford from the University of Bristol shares some top tips for early career researchers...
Looking for the best advice and top tips on presentation skills and public speaking? The inspirational Dr Emily Grossman gave a fantastic presentation skills workshop at ENCODS2019 - find out what she said and take that first step to becoming a brilliant science communicator yourself...
Cancer researcher and blogger Kate Secombe shares her tips and tricks to give you the best chance of winning a travel grant...
In this article, fantastic guest blogger James Howe shares his advice and experience, and offers tips for academics in STEM hoping to get into science writing...
You've been working hard in the lab for years, you've submitted your PhD thesis, and there is one more hurdle...Our fabulous guest blogger Dr. James Quinn, shares his top tips for surviving your PhD viva (dissertation defense).
