Did you know that you read differently on a screen than the way you read in print? Does your copywriting reflect this? When you read print books, magazines, and newspapers, you tend to read methodically, meaning you’re more likely to read word-for-word. But when reading from a screen, you’re much…>
Research Careers
Tips to encourage emotional safety at work
Do you work in a management role, and you would like to improve relationships within your team? In this article, you will find some guidance on how to encourage emotional safety at work. Discover different approaches to improve relationships and help your team members thrive. The term psychological safety comes…>
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…>
How to Get a New Job in the New Year
If you’re looking into how to get a new job in the New Year, read our top tips on how to plan your next career move.
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…>
International Networking
Would you like to start networking again but are not sure where to start? Whether you are a PhD student, an early career researcher, or starting out as an academic, networking could offer you a range of benefits.
How to balance social media presence and your professional life
Having an active social media presence can be very beneficial for your career. If you work in the Higher Education sector, you will be able to connect with colleagues inside and outside your university and share knowledge with others.
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.