Tuesday, 22 March 2022

Should I stay or should I go? Staying in academia vs. going into industry.

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There's a lot of chatter among ECRs about The Big Choice we all have to make: academia or private industry. Having worked in both sector...
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Tuesday, 11 January 2022

Productivity Tips: Knowing How You Spend Your Time

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In research, productivity has become increasingly important. Our time is precious because when it comes to getting new positions or promotio...
Thursday, 4 November 2021

Putting my blog on ice until 2022

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 Just a short update to let you all know that I haven't forgotten my blog. I've been reflecting on the sorts of things I post and I...
Wednesday, 19 May 2021

Dear USA, I love you but you are weird

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Since leaving the USA in 2015, I have maintained a bank account there. It seemed like a good idea. I thought I would probably be travelling ...
Tuesday, 13 April 2021

Coping with laboratory mistakes

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If you've just made a mistake in the lab and are wondering if you're really cut out to be a researcher, then this post is for you. I...
Sunday, 14 March 2021

Charting a course through the Desert of Failure

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Researchers are smart. They know stuff and they know how to generate new knowledge. But that's not enough to make a great scientist, bec...
Tuesday, 16 February 2021

Seven observations that will change the way you see doctoral education

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It's been nearly 12 years since I started my PhD. That makes it sound like I'm still doing it! Don't worry; I'm not. Reflect...