Four tips to help researchers stay productive during the pandemic Beat the working-from-home blues. Ruth Gotian News 2 Jun 2020
Coronavirus fallout puts next generation of scientists at risk Pandemic-related measures to retain early career researchers could block the pipeline for the next generation. Dyani Lewis News feature 29 May 2020
Coronavirus cutbacks could reverse hard-fought equity gains in STEM workforce Women’s jobs are “the first to go" in pandemic-related cuts. Bec Crew News 25 May 2020
'Zoom fatigue' is real, and it's causing a new kind of anxiety amid coronavirus isolation It’s about staring at yourself, and the silences. John Pickrell News 22 May 2020
Empathy and grit – not just publication records – should be considered in researcher assessment Is this the future of metrics in academia? Clare Watson News 12 May 2020
Build-your-own website for scientists Tips to help you promote your research, attract recruits, and share resources. Andy Tay News 11 May 2020
Shut-in scientists are spending more time on research papers Suspension of face-to-face activities in the coronavirus pandemic sends researchers back to their manuscripts. Nic Fleming News 9 Apr 2020
Forced shift to online teaching in pandemic unleashes educators’ deepest job fears ‘Culture-change moment’ for higher education. Richard Watermeyer et al.* News 9 Apr 2020
Advice for young scientists: Be a generalist A narrow focus on the latest hot topic can be rewarding—but it’s not necessarily a good long-term strategy. Avi Loeb News 2 Apr 2020
What can your PhD supervisor do for you? 4 ways to a more productive relationship. Gemma Conroy News 31 Mar 2020
How young researchers can re-shape the evaluation of their work Looking beyond bibliometrics to evaluate success. Annemijn Algra, Inez Koopman, Rozemarijn Snoek News 31 Mar 2020
How to demonstrate the value of your research A tool to help you master the four Cs: citations, communication, coverage, and collaboration. Carsten Lund Pedersen News 20 Mar 2020
Front line scientists call for mental health support in the wake of catastrophic ecosystem loss Better resourcing to combat the psychological effects of dealing with a crisis will reinforce good science. Gemma Conroy NI 360 15 Mar 2020
8 big differences between the US and UK PhD experience And one important similarity. Helen Robertson News 11 Mar 2020
Struggling to win grants? Here's how to crowdfund your research Making dream projects a reality. Gemma Conroy News 10 Mar 2020
Researchers reveal the emotional and professional cost of drawn-out peer review It can have a noticeable affect on a person's career. Andy Tay News 10 Mar 2020
How I mastered public speaking: 3 tips from an introvert Those awkward silences aren’t as awkward as you think. Carsten Lund Pedersen Comment 18 Feb 2020
Scientists are curious and passionate and ready to argue A robot career adviser’s personality assessment, based on analysis of tweets. Catherine Armitage Dataviz 12 Feb 2020
iPosters and Betterposter: How to create a conference poster that people want to read Download free templates, or make the switch to digital-only. Marc J. Kuchner Comment 6 Feb 2020