Guest Posts

Tips for Presenting Research on Zoom

Tips for Presenting Research on Zoom

With COVID-19 restrictions continuing and in-person conferences still on hold, it seems that virtual presentations will be the norm for some time to come. Here, Sophie Prosolek shares valuable tips on how to share scientific research via Zoom effectively.

Christmas gifts for scientists – my Santa list

Christmas gifts for scientists – my Santa list

Looking for the perfect gift for that special scientist in your life? Elodie Chabrol gives her top Christmas gift ideas for scientists - enjoy!

Best Social Platforms for Scientific Networking in Lockdown

Best Social Platforms for Scientific Networking in Lockdown

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.

Resilience & Success In Science: A Researcher’s Perspective

Resilience & Success In Science: A Researcher’s Perspective

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: Inspiring The Next Generation Of Scientists

Letters To A Pre-Scientist: Inspiring The Next Generation Of Scientists

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...

Walking With "Them": The Academic Elites

Walking With "Them": The Academic Elites

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...

Promoting Diversity In STEM Online

Promoting Diversity In STEM Online

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.

Building Resilience in Scientific Research & Academia

Building Resilience in Scientific Research & Academia

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!

Your Value As a Researcher Is More Than Your Research Profile

Your Value As a Researcher Is More Than Your Research Profile

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...

Simple Ways To Make Your Lab More Eco-Friendly

Simple Ways To Make Your Lab More Eco-Friendly

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.