Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) are still navigating gender imbalances in their field. While progress has certainly been made, gender disparities remain, particularly in leadership roles and research visibility. One way to close this gap is through mentorship, so that women don’t drop out of the leaky pipeline. Today, we are focusing…>
Written by Eva Lantsoght
Dr. Eva Lantsoght is a Full Professor in Civil Engineering in Ecuador and Associate Professor in the Netherlands. Her blog PhD Talk addresses the mechanics of doing research, PhD life, and general academic matters. Find her @evalantsoght or at evalantsoght.com.
AI in STEM
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. From search engines that predict your query before you finish typing to AI-based chatboxes as an entry point for customer service, AI is embedded into our daily lives. For those of us in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), this evolution brings both excitement and caution. In academic STEM environments,…>
AI in further education
AI in further education – nearly three years down the road Artificial Intelligence, and especially generative AI, has rapidly made its way into classrooms, lecture halls, and even assignment guidelines. We are now nearly three years since ChatGPT was launched (in November 2022). Some of the use of AI in education has matured. And yet…>
The future of women in engineering
On June 23rd 2025, we will celebrate International Women in Engineering Day… …a day to celebrate the achievements of women in engineering and encourage more young women to study engineering, as less than 1 in 5 engineers in the UK are women today. This year, INWED has “Together We Engineer” as the main theme, and…>
AI in higher education – where are we now?
It has been a bit less than a year since I wrote a blog post on how generative AI can be used in higher education. With a focus on applications for teaching, research, and admin. I was a relatively early adopter of ChatGPT and have had my subscription to the service for quite a while….>
What NOT to do as a new PhD student
Starting a PhD can be daunting, and you may see lots of advice telling you what you should be doing. However, there are things to avoid so you don’t lose yourself in your work and burn out. Learn about what to avoid when starting your PhD with our article.
Sustainability in the lab
In another year of record-breaking events caused by climate change, it is imperative to think about sustainability for all aspects of our lives and work. As scientists, there are a number of changes that we can make to make sure we develop more sustainable practices in our lab. In this article, I am giving practical…>
Sustainable global collaborations
Post-pandemic, global collaborations are more important than ever – but our increasing interconnectedness may be at odds with our sustainability goals. This post looks at how to develop sustainable global collaborations.
Opportunities for higher education using generative AI
Generative AI is developing rapidly. Find out how academics can leverage the tool to improve their daily activities and understand its implications.
Staying on track during the semester
You have developed a plan for your semester, see how can you make sure you stay on track as the going gets tough with our top tips!