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Chemistry World May 2006 Lee Higham |
Comment: A Case of Job Dissatisfaction A chemistry degree ought to prepare its graduates for a range of disciplines, such as finance or industry. Some students who choose the subject don't wish to work in those environments though; they are motivated by an academic path. |
Chemistry World January 2009 |
Column: Undercover academic As a postdoc in Canada I wanted a job that I didn't fully understand. |
Chemistry World July 5, 2010 Phillip Broadwith |
Too many chiefs, not enough indians? Researchers in the United Kingdom are calling for recognition and support for those who prefer to stay 'at the bench' rather than heading up an academic research group. |
Chemistry World June 2, 2015 Angeli Mehta |
Postdocs struggle with poor job security and stress in Europe Growing numbers of students securing doctorates and taking postdoc positions is causing 'considerable dissatisfaction and stress' across Europe, as many end up spending years on temporary contracts. |
Chemistry World August 31, 2015 |
The postdoc problem: too many, or the wrong kind? Are concerns about postdoc proliferation valid? Maybe we just need to make their training more diverse, suggests Keith Micoli |
Chemistry World August 2009 |
Building on a science base Evan Harris, Liberal Democrat science spokesman, underlines the importance of funding, careers, and evidence-based government policy for the future of UK science |
HHMI Bulletin Feb 2011 |
President's Letter Postdoctoral scientists have played an essential role in advancing discovery research in the life sciences for more than a century. |
Chemistry World October 2009 |
Column: Undercover academic How the postdoctoral student begins to establish their own academic identity. |
Chemistry World October 2, 2014 Bodewits et al. |
An escape plan Everyone entering academia would benefit from a soft landing when they leap from the ivory tower -- female scientists aren't the only ones with families to feed. |
Chemistry World June 12, 2009 Anna Lewcock |
Focus on economic impact the way forward, says RCUK The chief executives of the UK's seven research councils have stepped forward to defend moves to reprioritize the nation's research on projects that offer economic benefits. |
Chemistry World June 12, 2009 Phillip Broadwith |
UK chemists must take control The Engineering and physical sciences research council second international review of UK chemistry has warned that too little is being done to support early-career researchers and encourage high-risk research. |
HHMI Bulletin May 2011 Amber Dance |
The Best of Times and the Worst of Times for Postdocs Fresh from a Ph.D. in virology, Nancy Van Prooyen is carving her own scientific niche. She's taking on the little-known fungal pathogen, Histoplasma capsulatum, as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, San Francisco. |
Chemistry World September 7, 2012 Laura Howes |
10 million open access boost UK Minister of State for Universities and Science, David Willetts, has today announced an additional investment of 10 million to help universities take up open access options. |
Chemistry World September 23, 2010 Anna Lewcock |
UK faces scientific exodus The UK faces a 'significant' risk of researchers abandoning its shores and long-term damage to the science base if proposed funding cuts go ahead |
Chemistry World October 11, 2010 Anna Lewcock |
Scientists protest against planned funding cuts Two thousand people joined a rally outside the UK Treasury on Saturday to protest against the government's plans to slash research funding as part of measures to cut the budget deficit. |
HHMI Bulletin Aug 2011 |
Time to Teach for Postdocs Teaching experience is vital for postdocs. |
Chemistry World July 27, 2011 |
Granting wishes for researchers Rafael Luque discusses funding for early stage researchers and the importance of green chemistry with Anna Simpson |
Chemistry World December 17, 2014 |
US National Academies urges postdoctoral reforms The US National Academies is urging significant changes to improve the country's postdoctoral training system. A panel concluded that postdoctoral researchers should spend more time on training and mentoring, and less time performing research in the lab. |
Chemistry World March 23, 2010 Leila Sattary |
MPs warn science cuts will harm economy Stop spending cuts now or risk devastating British science and the economy, says a report published today by the UK government's Science and Technology Committee. |
Chemistry World November 9, 2015 Emma Stoye |
UK science's 'superpower' status at risk The UK government must commit to spend more on science R&D in the long-term if the UK is to remain a 'scientific superpower', according to a report published by the House of Commons |
Chemistry World November 25, 2010 Mike Brown |
Capping scientific migrants A new UK immigration cap could bias against researchers looking to come to the UK. |
Chemistry World September 10, 2015 Matthew Gunther |
Research bodies urge UK government to protect science funding Nearly 200 research organizations have signed an open letter urging the UK government to protect science funding in the 2015 UK spending review. |
Chemistry World March 12, 2009 Phillip Broadwith |
Funding Shift Worries Researchers Government and research funding bodies are shifting funding towards projects with measurable societal and economic impact -- triggering protests from many academics, who see the strategy as dangerously short sighted. |
Chemistry World April 28, 2010 Leila Sattary |
Publishing pressure eroding research integrity New research suggests that the increasing use of bibliometric parameters to evaluate academic success could be compromising research objectivity and integrity. |
Chemistry World February 9, 2007 Simon Hadlington |
Foreign Postgrad Vetting Proposals 'Absolutely Unnecessary' A controversial new scheme for vetting foreign postgraduate students wishing to study in the UK has been slammed as 'absolutely unnecessary, completely over-the-top and counter-productive' by a leading member of parliament. |
Chemistry World December 11, 2009 Anna Lewcock |
Hundreds of millions to be slashed from UK science budget Money is being sucked out of the research pot |
Chemistry World June 1, 2015 Adam Brownsell |
We're in it together So, whither science in the UK and the funding, education, nation even, that will secure its future? |
Chemistry World March 2009 James Mitchell Crow |
Editorial: Great debate Are university-based researchers about to receive a huge windfall? Or could blue-skies research - which by its very nature needs a free reign from government funders - become the next victim? |
Chemistry World November 6, 2015 Matthew Gunther |
Chemistry departments running in the red in the UK UK university chemistry departments' finances are well into the red, according to a recent report on university balance sheets. |
Chemistry World October 21, 2015 Maria Burke |
Chemists' anxiety mounts as spending review nears The UK government will publish its spending review, setting out funding commitments and priorities for the next five years. This review will include funding levels for scientific research and wider public investment in science and engineering. |
Chemistry World March 9, 2010 Anna Lewcock |
Fund science or risk economic downfall Leading researchers and former science ministers have today warned the UK government it risks 'throwing away' years of investment unless the UK keeps pace with science funding levels in other countries. |
Chemistry World September 8, 2010 Andrew Turley |
Vince Cable: science cuts are coming Taxpayers should only back research that makes money or is academically exceptional, UK business secretary Vince Cable said today in his first speech on science. |
Chemistry World March 4, 2013 Leila Sattary |
UK funders get tough on research misconduct Universities who do not take cases of research misconduct seriously could have their funding withdrawn. The new sanctions are set out in the revised Policy and Guidelines on Governance of Good Research Conduct, published by Research Councils UK |
HHMI Bulletin February 2011 Kendall Powell |
The Next Generation The postdoctoral fellowship for biologists is a high-pressure series of challenges to join the best lab after graduate school, execute and publish stellar science, and then secure a full-time position afterward. |
Chemistry World September 2009 |
Education and wealth It seems that the UK government is interested in answering the question: what return does the UK get for the money it puts into academic research in chemistry? |
Chemistry World July 14, 2006 Katharine Sanderson |
UK Government Unveils Energy Plans The UK government's long-awaited Energy Review contains great opportunities for chemists, but fails to pledge the research funding needed to meet the country's commitment to renewable energy. |
Chemistry World April 2012 James Parry |
Integrity Begins at Home Safeguarding the integrity and quality of research is best achieved through cultural and not regulatory means. |
Chemistry World September 22, 2014 Angeli Mehta |
Scotland's 'no' vote pleases much of the science community The majority of Scotland's science community wasn't convinced that independence would deliver for research. |
Chemistry World January 12, 2010 Phillip Broadwith |
Lords call for clarity over nanotech in food The UK House of Lords science and technology select committee has called for more research into the use of nanomaterials in food and criticised the food industry for failing to be open about its use of nanotechnology. |
Chemistry World October 5, 2007 Ananyo Bhattacharya |
UK Government Expected to Strengthen Science The UK government is to launch a 'major campaign' to strengthen school science and overhaul its own science and technology investment. |
Chemistry World June 2009 Lord Drayson |
World-leading research In the current climate - not just the downturn, but the reality of intense global competition - UK research chemists must join forces with business and government to exploit our abundant talent and potential. |
HHMI Bulletin Fall 2012 Robert Tjian |
President's Letter: Stabilizing Forces Recognizing the role of research professionals in today's laboratory organizations is important not only to the individuals who contribute their services but also to the research enterprise as a whole. |
Chemistry World June 2007 Yfke Hager |
Careers: Sheer Determination After an unconventional start to his career, Graham Ruecroft co-founded a firm that recently earned him his second RSC innovation award. Here's an interview. |
Chemistry World November 13, 2012 Leila Sattary |
Chancellor singles out science to drive economic growth The chancellor of the exchequer, George Osborne, has outlined eight technology areas in which he wants the UK to lead the world. |
Chemistry World December 13, 2013 Maria Burke |
UK overtakes US on research quality metric The UK has overtaken the US and now ranks first in one indicator of research quality, according to a new report commissioned by the UK's Department of Business, Innovation and Skills. |
Chemistry World May 6, 2014 Maria Burke |
Public money for science pays off A new report claims to provide 'crucial economic evidence' to support claims that the UK government can boost growth by investing in science and engineering research. |
Chemistry World April 22, 2009 Matt Wilkinson |
Darling budgets for high tech growth Alistair Darling, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, gave a speech which focused heavily on how he wants to produce a 'hi tech Britain that will lead our economic recovery' |
Chemistry World February 10, 2015 Emma Stoye |
Science societies urge next UK government to invest more in research The next UK government should invest twice as much in research, according to a joint statement released by the National Academies. |
Chemistry World March 3, 2010 Sarah Houlton |
UK must avoid 'neglected decline' in research Investment in science should be a government priority and PhD programs should last four years, according to a report from the UK's Council for Science and Technology. |
Chemistry World February 6, 2014 Patrick Walter |
Clouds on the horizon for UK science The UK needs to up its game to keep up with the rest of the continent when it comes to science, Europe's research chief has said. |