There can be a lot of pressure on early career researchers to work towards publication. With this in mind, it is essential to have a clear plan in place to ensure you utilise your time effectively, and can confidently navigate the processes associated with publishing your work. Whether you’re working…>
Research Careers
What is a Principal Investigator?
If you’re an experienced researcher, you might be thinking about taking your career to the next level as a Principal Investigator (PI). The role of the Principal Investigator is crucial to the success of research projects of all sizes and involves significant responsibility. This profile takes a comprehensive look at…>
Inspiring future STEM leaders
On STEM Day, we have an incredible opportunity to inspire and empower the next generation of innovators. It’s a day for children to dive headfirst into the fascinating world of STEM.
Research Careers Outside Higher Education
If you’re an aspiring or experienced researcher, you might be considering research career options outside of a traditional academic environment. An increasing number of graduates, PhDs and postdocs are choosing to pursue their interests in alternative research roles in industry, the charity sector, public bodies and research organisations. This post…>
Technology can make research more inclusive. Let’s go!
Technology can make research in the natural sciences more accessible and more inclusive, so more scientists than ever before can participate.
Work safely in the lab and field
Working safely in the lab and in the field is important, and if we want to include all scientists, we need to make tools and equipment more customized.
Women engineers who changed the world
Today’s post is in honour of International Women in Engineering Day, June 23rd 2023. With this post, I want to highlight the achievements of women in engineering and provide pathways for universities to recruit more young women to their engineering programs.
Social safety and inclusion at universities
In this article, Prof. Eva Lantsoght discusses social safety in the workplace and offers strategies to promote social connection.
How can we end plastic pollution?
It’s World Environment Day on June 5th and this year’s theme, ‘Beat Plastic Pollution,’ is a global call to action to reduce plastic use and waste.
What is the difference between a Teaching Fellow and Research Fellow?
Organisations within the Higher Education (HE) sector often advertise for teaching and research fellows. Before you consider applying for these roles…