Like every graduating PhD student, even I had a dream of going abroad for my postdoctoral research to learn more techniques and conducting research in leading labs. This is my story about how this dream Read More
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China Pharmaceutical University recently announced its first appointment basis past teaching experience of academics. Lately, many Chinese institutions have made space for such roles. Universities are shifting the parameters for onboarding professors, and adopting a Read More
Another year has gone by when many researchers continued to work with COVID-19–related challenges, although perhaps with a little more confidence than before. What are some things they should start doing in 2022 to make Read More
It goes without saying that if an academic society wants to make a long-lasting, real-world impact through its research, that research must grab the attention of those who have the power to act on it. Read More
Navigating one’s boat through academic waters can be a tricky business, especially as an early career researcher. And mentoring can be even trickier, since every mentee’s requirement at this stage in their academic Read More
Academia is driven by intellectual curiosity, rational inquiry, and creation of truthful knowledge, all of which must be freely shared with the society. Freedom of academic expression is important to maintaining the integrity of scholarly Read More
Researchers across the world aim to have their manuscripts published in reputable international English-language journals. However, preparing manuscripts for submission can be a very challenging task, especially for non–English-speaking authors or authors who work Read More
Peer review is one of the most crucial steps in your research publication journey. It not only provides you feedback on the scientific value, novelty, and relevance of your research but also elevates the quality Read More
I am a science communicator who went from being a microbiology graduate to pursuing a PhD in science communication and eventually helping institutions and scientists communicate their research through videos, infographics, and animation. Here’s Read More
On December 1, Dutch microbiologist Elizabeth Bik was announced as the winner of the prestigious John Maddox prize for her “outstanding work exposing widespread threats to research integrity in scientific papers.”1 Dr. Bik, a science integrity Read More
