Getting published in an academic journal: tips from editors
Dementia ResearcherJournal editors share their advice on how to structure a paper, write a cover letter – and deal with awkward feedback from reviewers
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How to learn to code
Nature Careers BlogWebinar from Nature, 3 speakers discuss how they learnt how to code, sharing advice and personal experiences, before answering questions from Nature’s readers
AI spots cell structures that humans can’t
Models can predict the location of cell structures from light-microscopy images alone, without the need for harmful fluorescence labelling.
Tips from neuroscience to keep you focused on hard tasks
Understanding cognitive control can help your academic and working life, says David Badre. in this blog shared from Nature Careers.
Common barriers to writing and how to overcome them
LSE Impact BlogWriting a thesis can feel overwhelming, we discuss the common reasons why PhD students tend to avoid writing and counter them.
Science diversified: Starting young
Dom Byrne write in Nature Careers about how scientists at one research institute are heading back to school to inspire the next generation of researchers.
Against Research Waste (stop replicating findings)
How the Evidence-Based Research paradigm promotes more ethical and innovative research – and stops limited research funding being wasted
Five steps for networking during a pandemic
Here’s how to build your professional support team when you can’t meet others in person. From Zachary Turnbull & Ruth Gotian for Nature Careers.
How to write a literature review
Nature speaks to old hands and first timers about the work they did to make their reviews sing, essential reading before you start a lit review.
Should supervisors be training PhD students on impact?
PhD candidates need to be able to communicate their research to diverse audiences and be prepared for careers outside of Higher Education.
The career costs of COVID: Postdocs & PhD paying the price
Closed labs and rescinded job offers have snatched away opportunities. How can science bounce back? Julie Gould finds out for Nature Careers.
Common barriers to writing and how to overcome them
Writing a thesis can feel overwhelming. Hugh Kearns and Maria Gardiner discuss reasons why PhD students avoid and how to counter them.