How travelling can help prepare you for a successful research career

Travelling has enhanced my scientific networks and social awareness, and prepared me to work in an international setting.

Guest contributor Andy Tay

As science becomes more inter-disciplinary, scientists increasingly need to travel to promote their work and build collaborations. Whilst it’s common for professors to travel frequently, graduate students or post-docs may not be aware of the importance of travelling in building a career. Here’s how travelling has helped me — and how it might help you.

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