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A (peer) review of the market

May 18, 2022May 19, 2022 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment
Rembrandt, “The anatomy lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp”

Would a shop window for reviewers improve the inclusivity and efficiency of peer review? 

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The 9 types of Science Lover

February 13, 2022 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment

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We all love science, but what kind of Science Lover are we? Continue reading →

There at the birth (a short guide to reviewing scientific papers)

January 30, 2022 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment

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Caravaggio, “Nativity with St. Francis and St. Lawrence”

Being asked to review a paper is one of the biggest but commonest responsibilities a scientist has to take on. Here are some tips for how to go about it. Continue reading →

Never to play The Dane

January 16, 2022 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment

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Seeing the faces of the current crop of ERC Starting Grant awardees (congratulations everybody!) made me realise that I’m not an early career researcher any more. Continue reading →

Masters and apprentices

January 6, 2022 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment

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PhD students are essential components of junior research groups – but who’s really the master, and who’s the apprentice? Continue reading →

2021: TIR’s year in review

December 30, 2021December 30, 2021 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment

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A look back at our 6th record-breaking year, and a big thanks to all of you out there. Continue reading →

Mentoring the next generation

October 7, 2021October 8, 2021 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 7 Comments

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Gerrit Dou, “The Poulterer’s Shop”

My lab might be closing soon because of insufficient research productivity. Is it really because I supervised too many undergraduate students? And if so, should I regret it? Continue reading →

Emma Raducanu, Leylah Fernandez, and the importance of narrative

September 19, 2021September 23, 2021 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment

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Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez

Women’s tennis can show science why excellence alone isn’t the whole story. Continue reading →

The pitfalls of perfectionism

July 25, 2021July 25, 2021 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment

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Publishing work is an odyssey, and sometimes, getting a story out means chaining people to the mast. Continue reading →

A recent milestone: TIR hits 100,000 page views

April 25, 2021 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment

TIR has now had over 100,000 page views and 64,000 visitors. Here’s why I need to thank YOU. Continue reading →

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