How product management could be a route out of academia for PhDs and postdocs
Dementia ResearcherAre job prospects for PhD candidates and postdoctoral scientists dismal?
Careers
How to mentor undergraduates as a postgraduate, and why it’s important
There’s a difference between mentoring and doling out to-do lists…
Blog – Doing it for the girls: juggling academic and family life
Dr Anna VolkmerBlog from Dr Anna Volkmer, exploring life as a researcher and mother and how to balance the two sides of life in academia
Using patient and public involvement to improve research design and funding application
Using patient and public involvement to improve the research design and funding application for a project aimed at fostering a more collaborative approach to the NHS health check: the CaVIAR project (better Care Via Improved Access to Records)
Patient engagement in guidelines: reality or myth?
There has been an increased emphasis on involving patients and the public in research. While this sounds like a positive movement, are guideline developers actually involving patients?
Why GDPR matters for research
On 25 May 2018 new data protection regulations are introduced in the UK and across the EU. What do the new regulations mean for research.
How to design an award-winning conference poster
A good academic conference poster serves a dual purpose: it is both an effective networking tool and a means by which to articulately communicate your research. But how can you make it great?
The Politics of Data: The rising prominence of a data-centric approach to scientific research.
LSE has launched a series of posts on the politics of data. Big data, small data and data sharing will be critically examined by a range of experts, each exploring the implications of the changing data landscape for research and society.
Writing a page-turner: how to tell a story in your scientific paper
We watch, read, tell, and listen to stories every day. Despite this, most researchers don’t think in terms of story when they write a journal paper – could you learn how?
Blog – The myths and mysteries of transitioning from clinician to academic
Dr Anna Volkmer is debunking some of the myths around academia can help health professionals take their first steps onto this career path
Designing ‘attention points’ in academic work: Four principles for improving tables, graphs, charts and diagrams.
Four top-level design principles to consider when constructing tables, charts, graphs, or diagrams.
Coping strategies for full time workers turned PhD students
Thesis WhispererHave you given up a great full time job to do your PhD? Some of you might have done this fairly recently – what changes can you expect?