Why you might be able to make the biggest difference by doing something different.
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And the Oscar goes to…
Would papers – or research projects, even – benefit from copying the arts in having an official producer, director, technical director, and starring cast?
Continue readingWho’s the toughest?
Scientists like to think of themselves as tough…but is it emotional toughness rather than mental toughness that’s being selected for?
Continue readingFunding scientific ecosystem services
Shouldn’t be we funding scientists as well as researchers?
Continue readingA (peer) review of the market
Would a shop window for reviewers improve the inclusivity and efficiency of peer review?
Continue readingThe 9 types of Science Lover
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)
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
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
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
A look back at our 6th record-breaking year, and a big thanks to all of you out there. Continue reading
Total Internal Reflection 