Universities unable to investigate misconduct of top staff – Bik
Renowned research sleuth says Stanford University president scandal underlines need for external inquiries when senior staff are accused
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ERC funding settings are creating a bubble of unsustainable careers
The availability of ERC grants falls off a cliff in your 40s, and in most countries there are few comparable alternatives, says Cristina Muñoz PinedoÂ
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End of égalité? France bids adieu to low fees for international students
New rules mandating higher tuition fees for non-EU students have sparked debate on whether France’s universities have abandoned their egalitarian principles and may soon charge far heftier fees for...
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Postdoc cuts on hold as under-fire STFC announces extra funding
Science and Technology Facilities Council chair Michelle Dougherty confirms ‘top-up’ funding will enable more postdoc recruitment than anticipated
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Brian Cox attacks ‘devastating’ STFC cuts as postdocs slashed
Research groups told funding for early career posts will fall by two-thirds despite reassurances that postdocs will not bear brunt of cuts
Student Articles
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#ClimateStrike: students from around the world take action against climate change
University students from over 150 countries have united to urge governments to take climate change seriously
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ECRs can still evidence leadership and management skills on their CVs
Even when you’ve ‘just’ been a postdoc, the key is correctly labelling your skills and experience so potential employers understand what you bring to the table
July 28, 2022 -
How to help postdocs take a holistic look at career choices
After their terminal degrees, many postdocs find themselves at a career crossroads. Here, Karena Nguyen offers four key considerations across background, skills, values and interests to help determine what’s next
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Researchers: fight back against your struggle with self-promotion
Postdoc or professor, the self-promotion struggle is real. So, how can we promote ourselves without sounding too ‘sales-y’? Emma Williams has the answers
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Why university libraries should not overlook research staff
Research assistants and postdocs offer specialised skills and an agile approach to new methodologies, so libraries have much to gain from recognising them as strategic partners
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Illuminating the shadowy path to success in academia
Postdocs and early career researchers, do not believe the myths about the route to a stellar academic career, says Andrew Stapleton. Here are better directions to get you and your work noticed
August 9, 2023