Aayati Sengupta

Associate Editor, Content & Community

Associate Editor, Content & Community

Trust in peer review: 5 Researchers share their experiences

In some cases it may be challenging to remain patient if the review process is delayed, and critical comments may be disappointing after the substantial effort invested in the preparation of a manuscript. However, the independent feedback of experts in the research area may be very instructive.

Do you feel truly supported in academia? 14 Researchers share their experiences

Do researchers feel supported in academia, or would they like a few things to change? A round up of experiences shared by researchers who participated in the global survey on mental health in academia.

Teaching during COVID-19: 4 Researchers share their experiences

When universities went on lockdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers had to pivot quickly and balance their workload; those teaching had the additional work of providing support to their students. Could they do this successfully? Did they themselves feel supported?

8 Virtual platforms and tools helping academics during the COVID-19 pandemic

Almost overnight, because of a persistent, nifty virus, professors and teachers had to shift their classrooms online. Here are some tools that have been making life easier for researchers and instructors worldwide, helping them overcome the obstacles thrown in by social isolation.