How to use Twitter to further your research career
Dementia ResearcherThe social-media platform is often a tool for procrastination, says Jet-Sing M. Lee. But what else can it be? Great Blog shared from Nature Careers
Dissemination
In Focus: International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On 11 February, the United Nations, partners worldwide, women and girls will mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Why does it matter?
An Antimicrobial Approach to Treating Alzheimer’s?
Alz ForumBrush, Floss, Take a Protease Inhibitor? Do periodontal bacteria cause some cases of Alzheimer’s disease? Scientists at one start-up think so.
Clinical Research MOOC
Adam SmithThe ‘Improving Healthcare Through Clinical Research’ online course starts on 11 February. In this course you will explore clinical research – its challenges and its huge benefits to modern healthcare.
The Life Scientist’s Guide To Cost-Saving In The Lab
In this Life Scientist’s Guide To Cost-Saving In The Lab, neuroscience PhD student Karolina Farrell from UCL shares her top tips for cutting costs (not corners) in the lab.
Alzheimer’s Research UK – Dementia Attitudes Monitor
Blog shared from Hilary Evans for Alzheimer’s Research UK – New report published by Alzheimer’s Research UK shines a light on the UK’s attitudes towards dementia and research
How scientists can team up with big tech
Technology companies are attracting researchers through funding and partnership opportunities.
How to write effectively for international journals
Blog from Nature Careers – Using modern tools to manage research literature, analyse published articles and find language teachers to improve manuscripts for publication.
How to read and understand a scientific paper: a guide for non-scientists
LSE Impact BlogJennifer Raff has prepared a helpful guide for non-scientists on how to read a scientific paper, for the LSE Impact Blog. Steps and tips useful to anyone interested in the presentation of scientific findings.
Exploring the role of community hospitals & patient experience
A comprehensive profile and comparative analysis of the characteristics, patient experience and community value of the community hospital.
Erasmus+ funding available for EU internships
Thinking of undertaking an internship in the EU this summer? The Erasmus+ Traineeship Grant to help you with the costs associated with interning outside of the UK. Tanja Hann shares her experience of the programme.
Scientific progress is built on failure
Learning to handle failure is just part of scientific life, writes Eileen Parkes for the Nature Careers Blog