Career Advice for Researchers

On Think Academia, we asked the academic community to chime in with what might have made their academic life easier. Be it job security or networking and support systems, researchers poured in …

With the rapidly increasing number of papers in every field, how does an early career researcher decide which paper to read in detail? From prioritizing one's time to knowing what to focus on,…

Field research is a critical means to fill gaps in existing knowledge, provide a deeper understanding of a subject, and uncover new insights. The impact of researcher safety cannot be understated…

Shubha Tole, Principal Investigator at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, talks about what a PhD journey actually involves, how PhD students can cultivate connections with those who can…

What makes peer reviewer feedback good or bad? How can you write effective and helpful review feedback? Prof. Sin Wang Chong (Director of Impact and Innovation at the International Education…

In this blog post, we will explore practical tips and strategies tailored specifically for mid-career researchers in life sciences to maximize the impact of their work and propel their careers to…

If you are a PhD holder, you have a lot more than a degree or certificate – you have critical-thinking, management, and communication skills. But you likely also experience imposter syndrome and…

Prof. Sin Wang Chong, Director of Impact and Innovation at the International Education Institute, University of St Andrews, discusses how researchers from all linguistic backgrounds can learn to…

Prof. Sin Wang Chong, Director of Impact and Innovation at the International Education Institute, University of St Andrews, describes what feedback literacy is and why it’s important in peer…

In this article, we delve into the world of research challenges in medicine and provide valuable insights from seasoned professionals who have successfully tackled these hurdles.