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Q&A: Internships abroad: why it’s worth taking the plunge
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Nature Biotechnology podcast: First Rounders with Julian Davies
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From Scotland to Brazil: Making the decision (twice)
This is the first of a series of posts by Gina Maffey on the challenges, opportunities and difficulties faced by an academic couple moving abroad. Contributor Gina Maffey Image credit: Gina Maffey It...
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A week in the life of a tenured professor
A Chinese scientist considers the new responsibilities that come with his role This piece was cross posted with Nature Asia. You can read the Chinese version here. Guest contributor Chenggang Yan I’ve...
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Lindau: Return to Nerd Heaven: Physics is like the Godfather and this is good
Alaina G. Levine is live from the Lindau Conference As I mentioned yesterday, even after I switched my major to mathematics from physics and astronomy, I couldn’t quite turn my back on this field. I’ve...
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Finding a place to hang my lab coat
Australia might be the land of surf, swim and sun, but something’s making all the scientists flee, says Naturejobs journalism competition winner Catherine Carnovale. When now ex-Australian Prime...
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Away from home: ‘Research not Nobel-driven’
We’re bringing you the best stories in lab mobility from Nature India. Today’s blog comes from Arghya Basu, who wears many hats — that of a membrane protein researcher, an amateur photographer and a...
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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,...
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Donald Trump’s immigration ban and its impact on the scientific community
Demonstrators protest outside The White House on January 29 2017 Immigration attorney Brendan Delaney summarises the issues for scientists affected by the US travel ban. As the science community is...
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Women in science: Fight the brain drain
“The world needs science. Science needs women,” reads the L’Oreal-UNESCO women in science strapline. We agree. Last week, Julia Etulain was sitting in a lobby of a hotel in Paris, far from her hometown...
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The worldwide web of science
International networking should be a priority for young scientists, says Aliyah Weinstein. Early career scientists are often told that networking is important for future career prospects and mobility....
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Surviving academia as an early career researcher: an unreliable guide
Being an early career researcher is exciting but terrifying. Use this guide to make the most of your PhD or postdoc experience, says Atma Ivancevic. In today’s cut-throat world of grants and...
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From Scotland to Brazil: Making the decision (twice)
This is the first of a series of posts by Gina Maffey on the challenges, opportunities and difficulties faced by an academic couple moving abroad. Contributor Gina Maffey Image credit: Gina Maffey It...
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A week in the life of a tenured professor
A Chinese scientist considers the new responsibilities that come with his role This piece was cross posted with Nature Asia. You can read the Chinese version here. Guest contributor Chenggang Yan I’ve...
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Lindau: Return to Nerd Heaven: Physics is like the Godfather and this is good
Alaina G. Levine is live from the Lindau Conference As I mentioned yesterday, even after I switched my major to mathematics from physics and astronomy, I couldn’t quite turn my back on this field. I’ve...
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Finding a place to hang my lab coat
Australia might be the land of surf, swim and sun, but something’s making all the scientists flee, says Naturejobs journalism competition winner Catherine Carnovale. When now ex-Australian Prime...
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Away from home: ‘Research not Nobel-driven’
We’re bringing you the best stories in lab mobility from Nature India. Today’s blog comes from Arghya Basu, who wears many hats — that of a membrane protein researcher, an amateur photographer and a...
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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,...
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Donald Trump’s immigration ban and its impact on the scientific community
Demonstrators protest outside The White House on January 29 2017 Immigration attorney Brendan Delaney summarises the issues for scientists affected by the US travel ban. As the science community is...
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Women in science: Fight the brain drain
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