How losing my husband to dementia inspired my research career
Dementia ResearcherIn 2008 at the age of 58 I made a big change in my life – I moved from Oxford to Manchester to pursue a new career as a dementia researcher.
Careers
Advice from the high seas: how to transition to a new lab
Respect for what you and your colleagues bring to the table is vital to successful integration, says Melissa T. Miller in her blog for Nature Careers
Why you need an agenda for meetings with your principal investigator
A list of talking points can help with navigating potentially difficult topics and sticky negotiations.
New investigators can’t apply for NIHR research funding… can they?
Justine Tomlinson successfully applied for an NIHR RfPB award during her PhD and has shared her advice to encourage other doctoral students to apply.
The key to a happy lab life is in the manual
A well-crafted set of guidelines and advice can save time, reassure trainees and promote a positive lab culture, argues Mariam Aly.
A PhD… plus four kids?!
Thesis WhispererSarah Stanford undertoook a PhD researching self-harm. In this blog she provides great advice for anyone thinking about the challenges of PhD and Parenting.
The new, younger generation of scientists is much more open to dialogue with society
Simona Cerrato reports on a new generation of scientists who are confounding expectations and proving much more willing to engage with the public.
Sample Viva Questions
After PhD submission, the preparation for the viva can be daunting task but here are some sample questions to help you prep.
Blog – Feel the Fear…
Dr Deborah Morgan blogs about her experience of being invited to present a TED talk on her research into loneliness.
How to work with your institution’s press office to maximise the reach of your work
Want your study to make the headlines? You can get help with that.
How to harness the support of your local community: write with your PhD pals
Writing sessions with colleagues are a great reminder to PhD students that we’re all in it together.
So you want to make an impact? Some practical suggestions for early-career researchers
One way for researchers to meet the growing requirement to demonstrate that their work has had an impact is by evidencing the degree to which it has influenced the field they work in.