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05 Mar 2018 | 13:00 GMT

Looking for a lab to do your PhD? – If I had known, part I

Posted by Rebecca Wild | Categories: Academia, Blog, PhD, Research

Looking for a lab to do your PhD? – If I had known, part I

When I was looking for a PhD lab I had a pretty clear idea of the techniques I wanted to learn and master, and, essentially, I thought that was everything I needed to worry about. But the right PhD training is crucial to establish a good foundation for what comes next – either a job in industry, a postdoc in academia, or something away from the bench. Choosing the right lab is important, and there are considerations beyond gaining specific technical skills that need to be mulled over before making a decision. If I were to start another PhD, this is what I would look for:  … Read more

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  • conferences
  • development
  • elena blanco-suarez
  • industry
  • Lab
  • network
  • PhD
  • postdoc
  • supervision
  • techniques
  • training
  • workshops

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24 Jan 2018 | 13:00 GMT

Is conference Twitter a good thing?

Posted by Rebecca Wild | Categories: Blog, Collaboration, Communication, Social media

Is conference Twitter a good thing?

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  • collaboration
  • conferences
  • data sharing
  • eileen parkes
  • networking
  • open data
  • Twitter

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22 Jan 2018 | 13:00 GMT

Building a Scientific Community – DIY for Young PIs

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Communication, Events

Building a Scientific Community – DIY for Young PIs

Becoming a new PI is an exciting experience with its own set of challenges. To maximize our scientific and social impact, we asked how we could make conferences better for attendees. Could we come up with a conference format which would form a community, with an emphasis on mutual respect, trust and a spirit of collaboration?  Read more

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  • barak rotblat
  • community
  • conferences
  • diy
  • gabriel leprivier
  • maya bar
  • networking
  • oded rechavi
  • scientific communities
  • society
  • thomas grunewald

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09 Oct 2017 | 13:00 GMT

Communication: talk to peers and the general public

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Collaboration, Communication, CV, Multimedia, Perspectives, PhD, Podcast, Social media

Communication: talk to peers and the general public

As scientists, our work is often driven by data collection and results. But a key step in the scientific process, and one that increases the value of our findings, is the effective communication of our investigative processes and results. Science communication is not only important within our fields for the advancement of our disciplines – communication to other audiences also influences the public perception and credibility of scientists and the work we do.  Read more

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  • communication
  • conferences
  • eleni wood
  • engagement
  • ivory tower
  • method
  • open access
  • open access journals
  • podcast
  • presentations
  • science
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  • social media
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06 Feb 2017 | 13:00 GMT

Networking: a very short cheat sheet

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Blog, Career paths, Collaboration, Communication, Events, Mobility, Scientists on the move, Technology

Networking: a very short cheat sheet

Networking plays a vital role in any scientist’s career development, being one of the main ingredients in building a professional profile. It feels especially essential in my own field of informatics and data science, where techniques and technology are rapidly evolving and cross-discipline collaborations are rampant.  Read more

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  • amali h. thrimawithana
  • amali thrimawithana
  • best practises
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  • development
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01 Feb 2017 | 15:20 GMT

Donald Trump’s immigration ban and its impact on the scientific community

Posted by Karen Kaplan | Categories: Diversity, In the news, US

Donald Trump's immigration ban and its impact on the scientific community

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  • brendan delaney
  • collaboration
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  • Donald Trump
  • executive order
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  • immigration
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  • Middle East
  • politics
  • positions
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01 Jul 2016 | 10:00 GMT

The precious, precious networking platinum that is Lindau

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #ScientistOnTheMove, Academia, Ask the expert, Blog, Communication, In the news, Mobility, People Management, Physics, Relationships, Research

The precious, precious networking platinum that is Lindau

Lindau is a special conference. Here, under the banner of Educate-Inspire-Connect, and above cobblestone streets, next to a city hall dating back to the 1400s, networking is very much encouraged, supported, facilitated and emphasised. And the networking here is precious, precious platinum.  Read more

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  • Alaina Levine
  • celebrities
  • communicatings
  • conferences
  • early career
  • Germany
  • guest contributor
  • introduce
  • Lindau
  • meets
  • Mentor
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  • networking
  • Nobel
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  • research
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11 May 2016 | 12:00 GMT

Skills for your next networking adventure

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: #NJCESanFrancisco, Blog, Career paths, Collaboration, Communication, Events, Mobility, PhD, Relationships, Research, Social media

Skills for your next networking adventure

Naturejobs journalism competition winner Andy Tay  … Read more

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10 Feb 2016 | 12:00 GMT

A David Letterman-like countdown to the 10 biggest pitfalls in scientific presentations

Posted by Jack Leeming | Categories: Academia, Ask the expert, Communication, Perspectives, Research

A David Letterman-like countdown to the 10 biggest pitfalls in scientific presentations

Guest contributor David Rubenson  … Read more

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  • Ask the expert
  • careers advice
  • communication
  • conference
  • conferences
  • David Rubenson
  • guest contributor
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20 Jun 2013 | 12:14 GMT

Networking tips for graduate students

Posted by Catherine de Lange | Categories: Academia, Relationships

Getting the conversation started is half the battle

Top tips to help you break in on the conversations at academic conferences.  Read more

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