All Working life articles – Page 6
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NewsResearchers around the world band together to help fleeing Ukrainian scientists
Schemes spring up to put refugee scientists in European and North American labs
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OpinionIt’s time to ban staff–student relationships
A policy of discouragement doesn’t go far enough towards tackling sexual misconduct
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CareersOvercoming a severe lab accident to become a chief scientist
Thea Ekins-Coward’s life changed in an instant; several years later, she has returned to science and is about to become a mum
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OpinionScents and sentimentality
Deprived of familiar lab odours, Derek Lowe indulges in some nasal nostalgia
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NewsInterim report on UK research bureaucracy provides a taste of what’s to come
Admin burden has increased over time and grant applications top academics’ list
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NewsDoes a science postdoc pay off in the US?
Analysis reveals that lifetime earnings are reduced and the chances of securing a tenured post are not improved
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OpinionHow do you seal your vials?
The challenge of keeping reagents free of moisture and air took Twitter by storm
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CareersResults 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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OpinionThe career importance of community service work
Community work enhances a scientist’s skills, whatever career stage they’re at
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BusinessDiversity is at the heart of innovation
To challenge conventions we need to include people who think differently
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CareersIs hybrid working sustainable?
The environmental impacts of working from home part of the week vary
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CareersHow to run a sustainable chemistry lab
A lot of research focuses on sustainability and climate change – but how much thought is put into making research itself more sustainable?
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OpinionAll work and no play
Is the long-hours culture of academic organic chemistry laboratories finally changing?
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CareersThe science of team science
Researchers and funders are exploring ways to make large collaborative projects more successful
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CareersHow to improve research culture
Five ways to make chemistry departments better places to work
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OpinionAct now to support early-career researchers
The Covid-19 pandemic has further highlighted long-existing issues that leaders need to take a stance on
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OpinionHow Covid-19 has changed us
While the pandemic has introduced more efficient and global ways of working, researchers and educators still have challenges to overcome
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OpinionLetters: September 2021
Readers share their thoughts on chemical names and rights for workers, and continue an explosive conversation
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CareersRemotely of value?
The benefits and drawbacks of working or studying from home are not clear cut