For women and non-binary people of color in academia today, the path to success in doctoral education is rarely an easy one. However, support is now available through Cohort Sistas, an organisation offering valuable digital resources and mentoring programs. We spoke to Dr Joanne Kamens who told us more about the importance of diversity and inclusion in academia…
For senior life science academics, balancing research and teaching commitments can create many challenges, with high workloads and often conflicting priorities. In this new article, Professors Elek Molnar and Clea Warburton from the University of Bristol share their experiences of teaching the next generation of scientists, and their tips for successfully balancing research work with teaching commitments...
What are the pros and cons of an academic career in science? Which skills should you develop for the best chance of success in an industry role? In this great new article we speak to two STEM careers experts who share their advice and top tips for early career life scientists who are choosing between academic and non-academic career paths.
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…
Academic careers are often accompanied by pressure and stress, and as scientists it’s vital we learn to spot the signs of burnout long before we reach the point of crisis. In this valuable article, Dragonfly Mental Health offers essential advice on identifying and dealing with burnout in academia.
Is there ever a ‘good time’ to become a parent? Starting a family while pursuing a career in science can be a real balancing act, but with the right support, it doesn’t have to be impossible. Behavioural neuroscientist Dr. Justyna Hinchcliffe of the University of Bristol shares her advice, tips for funding and experiences of juggling parenthood whilst pursuing a career in 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!
In this open and honest article, one scientist shares her experiences, and the lessons she learnt when trying to obtain a tenure-track position...
Gemma Lamp a PhD Candidate at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia, shares her fascinating personal story of growing up in academia...
