Confused by conflicting career advice? That’s inevitable for academics

Ten academics on the advice they would give their younger selves

The great and the good of higher education cast their minds back and consider what wisdom they would impart

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Early career academics need more than patronising advice and vacuous assurances

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By Sarah Burton

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As debate intensifies on how to measure research excellence beyond publications, Jack Grove asks senior scientists how they assess intangible personal qualities when hiring researchers

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Research intelligence: setting a path for early career scientists

Establishing clear performance goals can be crucial for the success of young researchers and research groups alike. Jack Grove speaks to laboratory leaders about taking a more enlightened approach to this task in difficult times

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Confused by conflicting career advice? That’s inevitable for academics

The never-ending checklist of skills required by academia means careers advice is rarely consistent, says Maarten van Smeden

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