Networks and Support in 2008

Major donation fuels big plans for cancer-research institute in Oregon.

New centre intends to nurture vaccine expertise.

Two successful job applicants offer their tips for a good interview.

Sustainability programmes promise interdisciplinary opportunities.

Government looking for mix of talents to help assess fisheries.

Generic-skills course offers key insights.

Defending the professional science masters.

Study suggests an upside to the 'two-body problem'.

FDA fellowship attempts to attract top talent.

Brazil strives to remain among the world's biofuels leaders.

NIH announces grants for investigating gender disparity.

New organization pledges to fight for postgraduate student issues in Britain.

The making of postdoc 'core competencies'.

FDA initiates major hiring wave.

Postdoc diversity programme shows signs of success.

Mastering soft skills helps master one's career.

Undergraduate research awardees emphasize diversity.

Consider asking these questions during your next postdoc interview.

Trying to get vets into academia.

Training programme links Stockholm and New York.