All Working life articles – Page 14
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NewsWorldwide survey of PhD students reveals bullying, discrimination and anxiety
A fifth of PhDs report bullying and a third have sought help for anxiety or depression
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News14-year-old chemist is newest member of University of Michigan lab
Daniel Liu is youngest ever member of Melanie Sanford’s group
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NewsGender diversity quotas to be introduced for Royal Society of Chemistry events
A third of speakers and chairs at conferences funded by the society will have to be women in 2020
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CareersResults of the 2019 Pay and Reward Survey
Salaries have increased in line with inflation, and while the gender pay gap persists, it is at its lowest-ever level
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CareersFixed retirement may not fix diversity issues
The reasoning behind forcing older academics to retire is problematic
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NewsRSC report finds publishing pipeline hinders women
Peer reviewers were more likely to reject papers from female authors, especially if the reviewer was male
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RSCExplore the Royal Society of Chemistry's Pay and Reward Survey archive
The Royal Society of Chemistry’s archive of remuneration reports shed light on pay and benefits in the chemical sciences
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NewsHow long do scientists spend formatting manuscripts for publication every year?
Study puts a number on the cost in time and money
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OpinionBeing trans in academia
The transgender community faces unique problems in the academic workplace
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PuzzleOn the spot: Pocketful of trouble
What would you do if you found a mystery substance in your lab coat pocket?
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ReviewThe Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Do Stupid Things and How to Make Wiser Decisions
An urgent and compelling case for self-reflection
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OpinionLessons from flow chemistry
The slow acceptance of flow chemistry is a prime example of chemists’ innate resistance to change
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NewsMistrust in scientific articles exacerbates researchers’ workloads
Survey shows 86% of researchers view at least some research outputs as untrustworthy, and they are taking extra measures to verify them
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CareersHave family, will conference
Conferences and caring responsibilities need not be incompatible
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OpinionAm I really a scientist?
Whether in a lab, an office or on a stage, we are no strangers to wrestling with self-identity
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OpinionTales from the NMR lab
Why your friendly magnet facility is the social heart of the chemistry department
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OpinionMisconduct investigators, show your work
Weighting transparency and confidentiality in scientific misconduct investigations