Whether you’re at an in-person event or making new contacts online, being able to network with confidence is an essential skill that all life scientists should master. In this helpful article, science communicator Dr Elodie Chabrol shares practical advice on making valuable connections and building a professional online profile in the world of STEM.
For life science professionals, LinkedIn is one of the best online spaces for networking, and a great way to stay connected with the right people is by joining specialist groups on LinkedIn. We’ve picked out ten great science groups that are packed with helpful content to boost your STEM career opportunities…
Since launching in 2003, LinkedIn has become the go-to online space for professional networking and career progression. It’s a must for science researchers and academics, and we’ve picked out 10 inspiring neuroscientists who use the platform regularly to promote their work and stay connected with others in their field.
Are you a fan of Instagram? Which science accounts do you love to follow? We’ve chosen ten of our favourite Instagram scientists who are using their channels to support PhD students, amplify minority voices, and share great science with the world!
Social media is a great way for scientists to connect, and Twitter remains one the most popular communication platforms amongst researchers. In this guest blog, science communicator & podcaster Elodie Chabrol shares 10 top tips to help you build your follower count and tweet like a pro!
TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social media apps of its kind, offering easily digestible and highly creative video content. We’ve taken a closer look at ten scientists who have harnessed the power of TikTok to create engaging and entertaining science videos!
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.
How can you network during a pandemic? Neuroscientist Myrthe Mampay from the University of Brighton UK shares her top tips for these challenging times...
Promoting yourself and your work is an important part of any life scientists’ career, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. To help get you started, we’ve put together The Life Scientist's Guide to Promoting Yourself and Your Work. We hope it gives you the tools and know-how to get your research heard, and the confidence to get out there and share your brilliance.
It’s fair to assume that social media probably isn’t going to go away any time soon. Which means whether you love it or hate it, it’s a good idea to start thinking about how you can use it to support your work and raise your profile – especially if you’re an early career researcher. Read this hugely valuable advice by our guest blogger Dr Emma Yhnell...
