With conferences cancelled, how can scientists network effectively? Here, Sophie Prosolek tells us the best social platforms to help you network in lockdown, whatever stage you are at in your scientific career.
Rejected manuscript, failed experiment, rejected grant application...How can we build resilience as researchers, and turn adversity into advantage? Here, Dr Abiola Isawumi gives practical valuable advice on managing situations routinely faced by researchers...
Letters to a Pre-Scientist is an amazing initiative that connects young students with STEM pen pals to show them what it means to be a scientist, demystify careers in science, and inspire curiosity about a future in STEM. Here Julie Wojnar tells us what a difference it has made to her students...
A frank and thought-provoking look at the challenges faced by a 'working-class' PhD student. Guest blog author Summer Rosonovski highlights some of the struggles of social mobility in academia, and the progress academia must make to retain talented working class scientists...
How we can better promote diversity in STEM online? Mackenzie Lemieux and Rebecca Zhang discuss how they discovered the power of Wikipedia - how it can be used to increase the representation of women in STEM, and leave a lasting impact on current and future generations of STEM leaders.
In a very simple approach, Dr. Enitome Bafor explains what resilience means to her and how through different setbacks, resilience can help you succeed in your research, and make progress despite the odds!
Research achievements and academic accomplishments are important, but as Daniel Austria from the University of Auckland explains, there is more to your value as a researcher than your research profile...
Trying to make your lab more eco-friendly? Anne Vielle share her tips for a few simple changes that can have a significant impact on reducing your lab's environmental footprint.
Technology enables researchers to be more efficient and more productive than ever before. But, is this actually good for science and good for us? Neuroscientist Dr Kate O’Neill explores these questions and shares her advice in this fascinating article.
How can you network during a pandemic? Neuroscientist Myrthe Mampay from the University of Brighton UK shares her top tips for these challenging times...
