Advice
Navigating academia with invisible disabilities.
Understanding research independence can help identify level-appropriate strategies for skill development.
Remember that you have the right to ask questions and can disagree with a diagnosis.
Part two of my series on low-effort, high-reward graphics for grant proposals, this time focusing on timeline charts.
A mission statement helps remind us of where we should be spending our time.
Six steps to start a business when you have no money.
Self-efficacy is individuals’ own belief in themselves.
It is not enough to have a postdocs’ association at your institution – they require a voice, power and influence to make important changes for future researchers.
This path allowed me to dive into a new field while maintaining a time commitment comparable to a traditional master’s program.
How some Canadian research universities approach graduate professional development.
None of us are perfect, and we need to be able to acknowledge that to improve.
Here are some low-effort, high-reward ideas that can contribute to a great looking grant proposal.
A simple practice by one Brock University professor is helping foster student attentiveness and mental health.
Some of the principles of an AFU include promoting intergenerational learning and sharing expertise between learners of all ages.
Conferences like ComSciCon offer graduate students a chance to practice their science communication skills in a variety of mediums.
A diversity of mentors is instrumental for supporting PhD students in exploring life outside of the tenure track.
Strategies for universities to promote respectful relationships on campus.
As supervisors, PIs and department chairs, individual faculty members can help early career researchers identify and develop their skills.
A newly created digital tool can help promote inclusion and reflect on institutional bias.
Instead of focusing on the “best” candidate, committees should instead ensure a good fit for the department.