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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The Art of Supervision in the Arab and Gulf Region

The upcoming generation of Arab scientists has to be mentored differently, says Mohamed Boudjelal

This piece was cross-posted with Nature Middle East

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The majority of the Arab world gained independence from western colonization during the second half of the 20th century. While Western states were building their research base then, most Arab states were focused on education. Now, the Arab world is trying to catch up. The two main challenges we face today are improving scientific training, and engaging more women in science.
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