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Research in foreign lands: Part I- the challenges

November 7, 2018 by Nazia Nasir

[This is the first part of a blog which discusses the challenges faced by research scholars from developing countries, with Indians dominating this diaspora, when they move abroad to pursue…

How I found out, how NOT to be an academic

June 28, 2017 by Kathy McKay

Recently I’ve been following the narrative about working hours in academia. What we talked about on the blog, and what you told us in a Twitter poll. What the brilliant…

My Alternative Academic (Alt-ac) Career – Guest blogger, Dr Rob Edwards

June 5, 2017 by Guest Blogger

We’re delighted to hear from a researcher who has wrestled with the post-phd limbo and come out the other side with an alt-ac career. Dr Rob Edwards has found a…

The Academic Art of Minimalism

March 10, 2017 by Kathy McKay

Minimalism can be a strange beast. Right now, my life’s possessions consist of: 1. one small tortoiseshell cat; 2. one (admittedly squished) wardrobe’s worth of clothes; 3. four blankets; and,…

Finding Your People: Mentors, Collaborators, and Guardian Angels

January 11, 2017 by Kathy McKay

Who do you need? It is not always easy to get by in the academic world, especially when you are just starting out. I’m not one to normally question Simon…

Saying No: Why it’s important to be brave

January 3, 2017 by Kathy McKay

As we begin 2017, perhaps some of you will have taken a seasonal break from your work. Or perhaps you worked right through: it can be hard to take time…

US Doctorate Earners and Their Earning Potential: What Do We Know?

December 12, 2016 by Guest Blogger

Following on from last week’s post on the crisis that Europe is headed for, our latest guest blogger, Vera Reed presents an overview of the career position of those with…

A Post PhD Career Journey in 3 Parts. Part Two: The Marginal (Career) Advantage

October 24, 2016 by Chris Ferguson

Following on from last week when he set off on a post-PhD career journey, our correspondent Dr Christopher Ferguson explores more of his career path. Having found a promising direction,…

On small goodnesses

September 14, 2016 by Kathy McKay

A few Sundays ago, I spent the afternoon with a colleague making felt animals to match the story ‘Dear Zoo’. All of this was done on a steep learning curve…

Brexit and the UK researcher: an uncertain path

August 30, 2016 by Andrew Clappison

Prior to the EU referendum, Nature surveyed nearly a thousand researchers in the UK, the vast majority of which felt Brexit would be “very harmful” to UK Science. Wherever you…

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