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
There at the birth (a short guide to reviewing scientific papers)
research
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
Mentoring the next generation
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
Women’s tennis can show science why excellence alone isn’t the whole story. Continue reading
The pitfalls of perfectionism
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
TIR has now had over 100,000 page views and 64,000 visitors. Here’s why I need to thank YOU. Continue reading
A life of service
Prince Philip, husband and consort of Queen Elizabeth II of England, died on 9th April 2021. The obituaries and epitaphs, of which there have been many, have been united in noting and praising his life of service. There is however something curious about a person who was born into royalty and spent the majority of his life living in pampered opulence being celebrated for selflessness. Continue reading
Turn to stone
Leading a group is a career-long battle against ossification. Continue reading
Total Internal Reflection 