Securing workplace rights for scientists in the age of Trump

Unions could be the best way to protect scientific jobs in uncertain times, says union president Anke Schennink.

In the wake of Donald Trump’s election, the scientific community is on edge. The future of federal science funding remains unclear, campus inclusivity is under threat, immigration policy is in disarray, and entire academic fields – such as climate change research – fear the worst.

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UC Postdocs in solidarity at UCSF on a day of bargaining.

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The beginner’s guide to the LinkedIn network

Exploring career paths sometimes feels like coming out of a cocoon – who knows what’s out there?

Naturejobs journalism competition winner Elisa Lazzari

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