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Mastodon for Scientists: What Are the Benefits?
What is a mastodon? If you said ‘extinct relative of the woolly mammoth’, then congratulations, you might just possibly be a palaeontologist.
September 26, 2023
Academic Writing
How to Start a Literature Review (Like a Pro)
Ah, how to start a literature review – those words will be all too familiar to battle-hardened researchers, but to the rest
June 26, 2023
Careers
Beyond the Ivory Tower: What to Do After Your PhD
If you’ve recently earnt your PhD (or you’re just on the verge of finishing) you may be wondering what to do next.
May 19, 2023
Careers
Shifting Gears: Moving from Academia to Industry
A leap of faith. A step into the unknown. A whole new world. There are countless familiar phrases we could use to
May 11, 2023
Academic Reading
How to Read Research Papers Like a Boss
Reading research papers can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be that way. With a few tips and tricks, you can
May 5, 2023
Sciencecomm
4 Films on the Surprising Thrills of Academia
Ah, the movies. A chance to relax and unwind by disappearing into a far-flung visual fantasy, and a great way to bring
April 20, 2023
All Posts
Know Your Worth: How to Protect Your Wellbeing in Academia
Academia can be a minefield when it comes to your wellbeing. Just when you think you have everything going steady – your
April 20, 2023
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Science versus Humanities: The Final Fight
A volcanic conflict echoing across the ages. Godzilla versus Mothra. Romans versus barbarians. Athenians versus Spartans. All era-defining rivalries, but none quite
April 13, 2023
Academic Writing
Easy APA Referencing for Journal Articles
Did somebody say APA? Those three little letters might not seem much, but if you’re planning to submit journal articles, then get
March 16, 2023
Wellbeing
Feeling Like a Fake: Impostor Syndrome in Academia
So, you’ve been accepted as a PhD candidate at the university of your dreams. You’ve fought hard through a gruelling application process,
February 15, 2023
Sciencecomm
Playing with Knowledge: 4 of the Finest Research Scientists in Videogaming
Research science. Videogames. For real. If you’ve ever come home from a hard day’s research to unwind with a few rounds of
February 15, 2023
Sciencecomm
Researchers at Play: Game Theory, Polarisation and Bubbles
A question for you. What is game theory, and what do we mean when we talk about ‘polarisation’ and ‘bubbles’? We know
February 14, 2023
