Minimum-length research contracts ‘don’t address systemic issues’
Germany’s plan to extend the length of academic contracts will do little to relieve precarity in researchers’ early careers, experts say
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Ukrainian studies in ‘crisis’ despite rising demand in Europe
Most universities still treat Ukraine as a marginal topic even as need for specialists with deep knowledge of the country rises
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Biotech is ‘leading innovative science, not universities’
Sharper mission and team ethos of pharma companies make them more effective than university labs, says Nobelist Fred Ramsdell
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Could an AI ever win a Nobel prize?
Artificial intelligence is already having a huge impact on research, and the technology is advancing so quickly that some suggest it could soon be capable of directing its own research programmes....
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Onwurah: ‘doctoring’ of STFC minutes raises governance concerns
Altered minutes surrounding reasons for cuts to physics funding should be investigated, says science committee chair
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#ClimateStrike: students from around the world take action against climate change
University students from over 150 countries have united to urge governments to take climate change seriously
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ECRs can still evidence leadership and management skills on their CVs
Even when you’ve ‘just’ been a postdoc, the key is correctly labelling your skills and experience so potential employers understand what you bring to the table
July 28, 2022 -
Researchers: fight back against your struggle with self-promotion
Postdoc or professor, the self-promotion struggle is real. So, how can we promote ourselves without sounding too ‘sales-y’? Emma Williams has the answers
October 27, 2021 -
How to help postdocs take a holistic look at career choices
After their terminal degrees, many postdocs find themselves at a career crossroads. Here, Karena Nguyen offers four key considerations across background, skills, values and interests to help determine what’s next
November 15, 2023 -
Why university libraries should not overlook research staff
Research assistants and postdocs offer specialised skills and an agile approach to new methodologies, so libraries have much to gain from recognising them as strategic partners
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Illuminating the shadowy path to success in academia
Postdocs and early career researchers, do not believe the myths about the route to a stellar academic career, says Andrew Stapleton. Here are better directions to get you and your work noticed
August 9, 2023