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Here’s why so many young researchers want to quit – in 5 graphs
7 August 2020
Gemma Conroy
Passion is not enough.
Three questions to ask yourself before quitting your PhD
28 July 2020
Gemma Conroy
It’s normal for PhD candidates to consider abandoning their studies. Here’s how to take emotions out of the decision.
How young researchers can create lasting industry partnerships
24 July 2020
Bec Crew
Don’t wait for universities to facilitate connections. Here’s how to find the right people on your own timeline.
When it pays to say yes to a burdensome request
17 July 2020
Peter Goldstein
Despite misgivings, this biomedical researcher agreed to serve on a faculty committee. It was a good gamble.
Work hack: How to organize your research literature – and make it shareable
17 July 2020
Bec Crew
A must-have strategy for fieldwork.
When is a scientific collaboration unfair?
10 July 2020
Gemma Conroy
A study enlists the h-index to try to find out why some research partnerships fizzle.
Scientists pivot to pitch in on coronavirus
2 July 2020
Andy Tay
Many scientists have taken on extra work loads during the pandemic. Here a chemist, a publisher and an infectious disease expert reveal their efforts.
These two geochemists have one of the largest publishing networks in science
26 June 2020
Gemma Conroy
A ‘power couple’ in Earth and environmental sciences.
How to choose the right PhD supervisor
23 June 2020
Gemma Conroy
4 red flags of warning in the search for a good match.
Women and minority researchers have more original ideas, but white men are rewarded faster
16 June 2020
Bec Crew
How many trailblazers have been sidelined?
What to do when your research comes under fire
12 June 2020
Andy Tay
3 pieces of advice from the frontlines of scientific debate.
How to collaborate using only email
11 June 2020
Andy Tay
Two climate researchers show how it’s done.
Four tips to help researchers stay productive during the pandemic
2 June 2020
Ruth Gotian
How to expand your network while working from home.
Coronavirus fallout puts next generation of scientists at risk
29 May 2020
Dyani Lewis
Pandemic-related measures to retain early career researchers could block the pipeline for future cohorts.
Coronavirus cutbacks could reverse hard-fought equity gains in STEM workforce
25 May 2020
Bec Crew
Women’s jobs are “the first to go" in pandemic-related cuts.
'Zoom fatigue' is real, and it's causing a new kind of anxiety amid coronavirus isolation
22 May 2020
John Pickrell
It’s about staring at yourself, and the silences.
Empathy and grit – not just publication records – should be considered in researcher assessment
12 May 2020
Clare Watson
Is this the future of metrics in academia?
Build-your-own website for scientists
11 May 2020
Andy Tay
Tips to help you promote your research, attract recruits, and share resources.
Shut-in scientists are spending more time on research papers
9 April 2020
Nic Fleming
Suspension of face-to-face activities in the coronavirus pandemic sends researchers back to their manuscripts.
Forced shift to online teaching in coronavirus pandemic unleashes educators’ deepest job fears
9 April 2020
Richard Watermeyer et. al.*
‘Culture-change moment’ for higher education.
Advice for young scientists: Be a generalist
2 April 2020
Avi Loeb
A narrow focus on the latest hot topic can be rewarding—but it’s not necessarily a good long-term strategy.
What can your PhD supervisor do for you?
31 March 2020
Gemma Conroy
Four ways to a more
productive relationship.
How young researchers can re-shape the evaluation of their work
31 March 2020
Annemijn Algra, Inez Koopman, Rozemarijn Snoek
Looking beyond bibliometrics to evaluate success.
How to demonstrate the value of your research
20 March 2020
Carsten Lund Pedersen
A tool to help you master the four Cs: citations, communication, coverage, and collaboration.
Front line scientists call for psychological support in the wake of catastrophic ecosystem loss
17 March 2020
Gemma Conroy
Better resourcing to combat the psychological effects of dealing with a crisis will reinforce good science.
Struggling to win grants? Here's how to crowdfund your research
10 March 2020
Gemma Conroy
Making dream projects a reality.
Researchers reveal the emotional and professional cost of drawn-out peer review
10 March 2020
Andy Tay
It can have a noticeable affect on a person's career.
How I mastered public speaking: 3 tips from an introvert
18 February 2020
Carsten Lund Pedersen
Those awkward silences aren’t as awkward as you think.
Scientists are curious and passionate and ready to argue
12 February 2020
Catherine Armitage
A robot career adviser’s personality assessment, based on analysis of tweets.
iPosters and Betterposter: How to create a conference poster that people want to read
6 February 2020
Marc J. Kuchner
Download free templates, or make the switch to digital-only.
Five leading early career researchers in materials science
16 December 2019
Gemma Conroy, Bec Crew & Hepeng Jia
Star competitors in a highly competitive field.
Scientists reveal weirdest things they’ve done in the name of science
19 November 2019
John Pickrell
From sending cakes into space to filling their refrigerators with cat poo, scientists detail the bizarre lengths they’ve gone to in the pursuit of research.
What kind of scientist are you?
13 November 2019
Carsten Lund Pedersen & Thomas Ritter
Identifying your own archetype with this simple tool can help your work.
Failure found to be an "essential prerequisite" for success
13 November 2019
David Noonan
Scientists use big data to understand what separates winners from losers.
Q&A Kevin Burgio: 10 rules for a successful remote postdoc
11 October 2019
Gemma Conroy
How to build productive long-distance relationships.
Q&A Linda Beaumont: Journals should take action against toxic peer reviews
30 August 2019
Gemma Conroy
Keep it constructive.
The allure of the journal impact factor holds firm, despite its flaws
29 August 2019
Jon Brock
“Science needs a healthy dose of its own medicine, yet refuses to take the pill.”
This simple tool shows you how to choose your mentors
28 August 2019
Carsten Lund Pedersen
"Gurus breed gurus."
Ranking the most popular degrees in the US
6 August 2019
Bec Crew
Health professions have been booming.
6 ways to deal with rejection
31 July 2019
Staci Zavattaro
Rejection in academia seems particularly personal, but it doesn't have to be.
Do the best academics fly more?
17 July 2019
Seth Wynes
As universities face increasing demands to reduce greenhouse emissions, they should look for ways to manage academic travel more efficiently.
Steve Jobs presents a lesson for young universities
16 July 2019
David Payne
It's time to take a risk on admissions to meet future workforce needs.
Here’s how to deal with failure, say senior scientists
5 July 2019
Bec Crew
Don’t take it personally.
