Advance Kenyan science – seize opportunities to collaborate
Nature Careers BlogHow networks can help to win research grants and equip labs in Africa – shared from Nature Careers.
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How lab leaders can support students’ non-academic careers
Nervous about advising junior lab colleagues who want to switch sectors? Don’t be, say scientists who have made the move. Shared from Nature Careers Blog
How a part-time fellowship enticed a scientist back to academia
Rachel James wasn’t sure whether she would be able to return to academic research after leaving it when her children were young.
The scientific workplace in 2021
The impact on careers of a lingering pandemic and industrial unrest were among the challenges faced by working scientists in the past 12 months
Potential long-lasting effects of the pandemic on scientists
Jian Gao reveals that while the pandemic’s initial impacts on scientists’ research seem alleviated, there has been a decline in new projects
Eight career tips from Nobel Laureates
Stefano Sandrone’s Nobel Life features interviews with 24 prize winners on everything from handling rejection to seizing the moment. Shared from Nature Careers
How to shrink the gap that holds Black scientists back
New study suggests ways to level the playing field between white and minority-ethnic science students. Shared from Nature Careers Blog.
Five keys to writing a reproducible lab protocol
Effective sharing of experimental methods is crucial to ensuring that others can repeat results – tools to help. Shared from Nature Careers.
How I tackled post PhD imposter syndrome
Kelsey Inouye’s job search gave her panic attacks and dented her self-esteem. But she learnt to take rejection in her stride – shared from Nature Careers
Science-communication tips from a panel-show scientist
Psychologist Ann-Marie Creaven regularly discusses her research on Ireland’s most listened-to station. Shared from Nature Careers
The parenting penalties faced by scientist mothers
Starting a family at a key career stage comes at a cost & many end up leaving the profession as a result. Kendall Powell reports for Nature Careers
Transferable skills that span academia and industry
Many researcher entrepreneurs forge successful portfolio careers across the two sectors. But how do they do it? This article from Nature Careers may help