All Early Career Research articles – Page 11
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NewsDiscarded tomato peel could help counter pathogenic bacteria
Scientists have revealed how it is possible to extract bactericidal mixtures from tomato peels in a short and sustainable process.
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CareersHow to engage with policymakers
With the right approach and communication style, connecting with and influencing the policy areas that matter to you can be easier than you think.
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CareersPhD in a pandemic
Starting a PhD is a challenging task to navigate - throw a pandemic into the mix and the pressure can test the nerves of even the most dedicated of students.
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CareersEstablishing a global skilled network for women in science leadership
The Homeward Bound initiative is designed to empower and equip 1,000 women over a 10-year period with the skillsets to enhance their leadership and impact decision-making for a sustainable future.
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CareersViva la vida
The thought that the viva might be the last time ever that anyone will listen to you talk about your PhD in depth may either be disappointing or liberating
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CareersShort-term research contracts and the effects of COVID-19
Most researchers are driven by intellectual curiosity rather than the desire for financial reward, but for post-docs, who can spend years on a succession of short-term contracts, this can make a career in science an unattractive option
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CareersA settled career plan?
Many scientists dropped everything to support the response to COVID-19, putting their own careers on hold and not only changing the type of work that they did, but also the lives that they led.
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