Walk the line between high-calibre and humble
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The human costs of the research-assessment culture
Large-scale evaluation permeates the UK university system, but some countries are rejecting harsh judgements and emphasizing strategic development.
Cash for catching scientific errors
The ERROR project offers researchers a bounty for spotting mistakes in published papers — a strategy borrowed from the software industry. From Nature Careers
ChatGPT for science: how to talk to your data
Companies are using artificial intelligence tools to help scientists to query their data without the need for programming skills. From Nature Careers
How can I break into industry?
An application needs to stand out from the crowd. Nature spoke to industry experts to get their tips on how to make sure your CV gets seen.
Securing your science: A guide to finance management
Lab money management is an important, yet overlooked, professional skill for researchers. Get some tips from Andy Tay and experts at Nature Careers
How I run a virtual lab group
Despite having no fixed address, my team has been able to work together to create impactful science. Luisa Maria Diele-Viegas writes for Nature Careers
Parents are paying a high price for conference travel
Three scientist mothers call for a change in how conference childcare costs are reimbursed, drawing on their personal experiences. Shared from Nature Careers.
How to set up your new lab space
An empty room can be intimidating. But with some thoughtful planning, you can create a thriving scientific community – shared from Nature Careers
Scientists urged to collect royalties from the ‘magic money tree’
By joining a collecting society, researchers can ensure they are paid when copyrighted book content and papers are reproduced. From Nature Careers
Harnessing the media to supercharge your career
Ben Singh’s initial exposure to the world’s media was serendipitous, but he learnt to be proactive about it — and reaped the benefits.
How a spreadsheet helped me to land my dream job
A shared spreadsheet, passed from generation to generation, helps graduate students in management navigate the academic job market.