Academics always need a Plan B, because career longevity is never guaranteed. Continue reading
It couldn’t ever happen to me
Mentoring, teaching
Imparting a point of view
Teaching science and supervising research isn’t just about facts, tools, and techniques. It’s also about getting people to see the world around them in a different way. Continue reading
Manners and mentorship
Politeness isn’t just about knowing when to pass the salt. Continue reading
The best ticket in town
The end of a semester is a cause for pride and rejoicing. Continue reading
Leaders and directors
Judging how much control to exert over a research project is one of mentoring’s trickiest balancing acts. Continue reading
Long-distance learning
Freddie Mercury, J K Rowling, and the scientific primary literature. Continue reading
The selfish case for teaching
Scientists have more to gain from teaching than they often realise. Continue reading
