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As a group leader, you have the potential to make a difference in your lab today, supporting diversity and fostering a collaborative global scientific community. As…
For an early career researcher, such as a PhD student or post-doc, leaving the lab over the holiday may not be an option. Here are some ways to get research work done…
Why do so many researchers eventually lose motivation and suffer from burnout? Furthermore, how can research group leaders maintain and improve the motivation necessary…
Here's Gayatri Ramachandran's personal account of the challenges faced while communicating her struggles of PhD life to her family and misconceptions about life during…
Academic freedom is a complex concept encompassing both rights and duties of researchers, teachers, students, and research/educational institutions. To appreciate and…
This article discusses findings from a recent survey on how COVID-19 has affected the lives of PhD supervisors.
Here's a list of podcasts that will help you understand how to practice self-care and take steps toward achieving mental well-being.
On the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2020, Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a technology company accelerating scientific advancement, released its much-anticipated…
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…
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…