Events Guide

Biostatistician Penny Robinson explains why conferences and networking events present challenges for neurodiverse scientists and suggests some simple fixes.

Online meetings can help you to widen your global scientific network and raise your profile, says Svetlana Ugarcina Perovic.

Some meeting organizers will boycott US states that have passed laws against abortions following last month’s US Supreme Court ruling.

Organizing events that can be attended in-person or online is tricky. Planning and communicating early will save headaches on the day.

How I learnt to woo the audience after attending a public-speaking class.

Alcohol creates a relaxed, social atmosphere at conferences, say survey respondents, but more care could be taken to ensure everyone feels safe and included.

Nature speaks to four conference organizers who share the art of the feedback form.

Some societies and event organizers are rethinking their alcohol policies in a bid to be more inclusive.

State your main finding in your title, and don’t forget to use the word ‘but’, says Bruce Kirchoff.

Off-campus learning was essential during the pandemic. But when it ends, we should encourage students to return to campus for in-person lectures, says Michael Doran.

After an existential crisis, we realized we needed to think more deeply about our careers, say Örjan Bodin and Christopher M. Weible.

How scientists are perfecting the art of boiling down their work into a short, sharp hit.

Despite many competing demands, there are compelling reasons for researchers to prioritize developing the skills that will improve their presentations.

Virtual meetings can suck the life out of a presentation. Pausing, probing and varying your pitch will keep your muted listeners hooked.

Simon Evans struck a chord when he asked if others worry asking seminar questions.

The essential reference guide to scientific events worldwide.

Charting the 1869 conference vibe and the challenges faced by today’s organizers.

Four scientists with disabilities or chronic conditions share their conference conundrums and give advice on improving accessibility.

Molecular biologist Oded Rechavi explains his idea for bringing the Twitter science community together at ‘the Woodstock of Biology’.

If you’re looking to move labs, countries or sectors this year, or seeking general career inspiration, here’s some advice from five researchers who featured in Nature Careers in 2018.

Researchers are redefining twenty-first-century conferences at which delegates set the agenda.

Expert presenters share advice on how to capture and hold the attention of a conference crowd.

Scientific conferences are usually staid affairs. Presenters share their latest findings to polite, short-lived applause. But a talk can leave a lasting mark — a new disease treatment, a challenge to accepted paradigms, or the dawn of a new field. Nature spoke to four scientists about conference presentations that changed their careers.

Conference organizers are getting better at accommodating families.

Underprepared meetings that neglect to set up childcare facilities will ultimately damage science, says Eileen Parkes.

A conversation with Vishva Dixit, Vice President of Discovery Research at Genentech and board member of Keystone Symposia.

Building on our range of long-established courses and conferences, we are exploring new ways to support research and healthcare communities.

A conversation with Cath Brooksbank, Head of Training at EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute, Hinxton, UK

A conversation with Dr Jürgen Deka, Head of External Scientific Training at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)

Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences (ACSC) not only provides genomics training for low and middle-income countries (LMICs) but also empowers them to build self-sustaining regional networks.

A conversation with Jürgen Deka, PhD, Head of External Scientific Training, EMBL International Centre for Advanced Training.

A conversation with Dr Treasa Creavin, Science Programme Manager, Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences, Wellcome Genome Campus, UK.