All articles by Emma Pewsey – Page 3
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Opinion
Supawan Tantayanon: ‘I designed my own portable lab’
The green chemistry pioneer on making labs safer, designing a portable lab and her unusual way of cooking
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Careers
When you can’t tell the whole truth in a job interview
We can’t expect interviewees to open up about themselves if that puts them at risk of discrimination
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Opinion
Zafra Lerman: ‘I used art, music, dance, drama, poetry, animation, anything’
The influential science diplomat on teaching chemistry through the arts and doing almost impossible things
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Opinion
Mohammad Seyedsayamdost: ‘I ended up being a lab lifer’
The innovative biochemist on a love of lab work and the importance of saying no
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Careers
The difficulties of determining fair pay
Salary data suggests that perceived wage gaps in the chemical sciences are indeed present
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Careers
Results of the RSC’s 2021 Pay and Reward survey
Despite the disruption caused by Covid-19 and Brexit, most chemists remain positive about their prospects
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Opinion
James Clark: ‘I hate waste in any sense’
The pioneering green chemist on the development of the field and the power of waste
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Careers
Is hybrid working sustainable?
The environmental impacts of working from home part of the week vary
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Careers
Remotely of value?
The benefits and drawbacks of working or studying from home are not clear cut
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Opinion
Taeghwan Hyeon: ‘Multidisciplinary collaboration is a must’
The nanoparticle pioneer on the importance of reading, exercise and nurturing excellent young scientists
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Careers
Publicly criticising employers is a valid way to raise concerns
Workplaces won’t improve unless people are able to speak up about their experiences
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Opinion
Ewine van Dishoeck: ‘Take a steep trajectory early in your career’
The pioneering astrochemist on art, gathering strength and taking the leap into a new discipline
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Careers
Plans to leave academia can add value to research
Incorporating your interests can introduce new directions to your projects
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Opinion
Molly Stevens: ‘Our society is tremendously unequal’
The innovative bioengineer on addressing healthcare inequalities and nurturing a collaborative group
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Opinion
Varinder Aggarwal: You should see my downward dog now!
The renowned organic chemist on looking out for others, an epic walk and a proud day at the Royal Society
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Opinion
Vivian Yam: ‘Teaching and research go hand in hand’
The innovative photochemist on rigour, iconic discoveries and starting from scratch