‘A plant in the middle of the desert’: women and STEM in the Arab world
Jordanian molecular biologist Rana Dajani talks to Matthew Reisz about her multiple roles as a conspicuously successful feminist, hijab-wearing scientist in the Middle East
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Universities ‘poorly set up’ for continuing education
Higher education institutions too slow to adapt what and how they teach, rival says
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Four things to know before starting your European academic job hunt
Postdoc Boukje Cnossen shares some tips to navigate the subtle cultural differences between European countries that can loom large when you’re looking for a jobÂ
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Less research credit equals fewer promotions for female scholars
Women are less likely to become principal investigators than equally qualified male scientists, Yale University researchers claim
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Career advice: how to transition from PhD student to senior lecturer
Publish before your viva, distinguish opportunities from time-drains and have a strong online profile, says Helen Coleman
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Brazilian researchers and students fear impact of ‘brutal’ cuts
Ministers reassure after funding agencies’ warnings of ‘serious impact’ for Brazilian research from cuts, but others see false promises ahead of election
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PhDs without tears: how academics can help ease students’ minds
With many doctoral candidates unhappy and reporting mental health problems, Emma Pierson suggests ways supervisors could reduce pressures
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Postdoc Twitter channel sets sights on North America
#ECRchat looks to offer global advice
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How much longer will EU PhD students be left in Brexit limbo?
Left with an inconclusive residency application, Alexandra Bulat asks when the government will end the double act of praising EU students while leaving their futures in the UK uncertain
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Career impact on relationships ‘worst for junior academics’
THE survey reveals how work pressures shape researchers’ decisions around relationships and family
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Oxford plans new college amid postgrad and undergrad growth
New centre could have £200 million price tag and be funded by wealthy benefactor
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What's up postdoc?
A survey shows that physics PhDs on short-term contracts get a raw deal. Alison Goddard reports Career Paths of Physics Postdoctoral Research Staff is published by the Institute of Physics. Postdocs...
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The Effective Scientist: A Handy Guide to a Successful Academic Career, by Corey J. A. Bradshaw
Book of the week: this book offers PhDs sound advice, Jennifer Rohn says, but it skirts the improbability of making it
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Why fast food PhDs don’t nourish
THE's Asia-Pacific editor John Ross ponders the pluses of a slow-cooked doctorate
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Working in academia should not be damaging
Universities’ demands are taking too great a toll on individuals’ health and happiness, as our first work-life balance survey shows