Often in life two different groups of people (and often more) see the same situation from two different sides. The day to day problems that arise in a higher education…
Written by Ian Hancox
Why I moved to the ‘Dark Side’ : Part two, leaving academia behind
In part one I outlined the factors that steered me away from choosing the academic route. I had decided a career in university administration may be more suitable. Here, I consider…
Going to the ‘Dark Side’ : Part one, thinking before moving away from academia
‘So what are you doing now? . . . Oh so you have moved to the dark side then!’ This is the typical response that I get from former colleagues (in jest…
Conference preparations: the jet set life of a researcher
Let’s set the scene: half a year ago you submitted an abstract to the large international conference that everyone who is important in your field is speaking at. Your collaborators…
Please Take My Business Card . . . making connections at conferences
Picture the scene: You are in a hot and loud conference poster session, enjoying the free wine a nibbles whilst discussing a research area with peers from other institutions. You…
#AcWriMo. Why I write best at home, from our Science Correspondent
I have found that everyone seems to have different favourite places to write their journal manuscripts. You may enjoy the florescent tubes beating down on your back in the office;…
Tips for presenting and publishing collaborative research, from a scientist
In last week’s blog we discussed undertaking collaborative projects, however what should you do once you have all the wonderful data, have analysed it together and drawn exciting conclusions? Our Science…
Making research collaborations: building relationships
In last week’s blog we focused on how to make initial research connections. This week we look at both why and how to expand on these initial contacts. Why would…