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How COVID Broke the Evidence Pipeline
The pandemic stress-tested the way the world produces evidence - and revealed all the flaws.
Welcome to Germany-The Country Where Most Academic Careers Expire Soon After They Start - ECHER
Welcome to Germany-The Country Where Most Academic Careers Expire Soon After They Start - ECHER
Germany's academic system is admired all over the world. It is almost entirely publicly funded, while studying at most of its higher education institutions is free of charge. However, the working conditions enjoyed by a vast majority of German academic staff do not seem to live up to the stellar reputation German science has internationally.
Open and Faster Scholarly Communication in a Post-COVID World - The Scholarly Kitchen
Open and Faster Scholarly Communication in a Post-COVID World - The Scholarly Kitchen
Liz Bal from Jisc discusses the scholarly publishing lessons learned from COVID-19, and how they can be applied to make research communication more efficient and effective.
Opinion | University Vaccine Mandates Violate Medical Ethics
College students aren't guinea pigs.
BioNTech-Pfizer, AstraZeneca … or Both? A Mixed Approach May Hold Promise
Scientists are studying mix-and-matching vaccines for Covid-19 and other diseases.
The Myth of Diversity and Inclusion in Science
The US scientific research enterprise is completely intertwined with US global hegemony.
Navigating Open Access, Science What It Means for Early Career Members
Navigating Open Access, Science What It Means for Early Career Members
There are increased discussions around open access and open science in journals, but what do these terms really mean? Here we try to dissect its meaning for early career scientists and professionals.
Wait, Vaccine Lotteries Actually Work?
Ooh, the behavioral economists are going to be so smug about this.
Three Hard Truths I Learned Before Moving to a Non-Academic Career
Three Hard Truths I Learned Before Moving to a Non-Academic Career
Your new manager likely doesn't have a PhD, and she's higher on the food chain because experience is more valued than a doctorate. Tips on becoming a more pragmatic professional when transitioning to a career outside of academia.
TED Talks Won't Treat Your Depression
A myopic but seductive worldview has caught on among many influential people - and it might be hindering our ability to solve real-world problems.
A Call for Global Oversight of Unproven Stem Cell Therapies
The promotion and marketing of unproven stem cell therapies is a global problem that needs a global solution, say experts. The authors of the paper call for the World Health Organization (WHO) to establish an advisory committee on regenerative medicine to tackle this issue and provide guidance for countries around the world.
Government and HE: The Price of Everything and the Value of Nothing - HEPI
What happens if a government prioritises pecuniary returns in Higher Education?
Wanted: Rules for Pandemic Data Access That Everyone Can Trust
In the wake of COVID, a pandemic treaty could be a way to agree on data access before the next emergency strikes.
Use Micro-Affirmations and Call out Microaggressions to Help Others
By taking positive action, as well as by protecting others from subtle slights, we can foster a better academic culture.
'Black Fungus' is Creating a Whole Other Health Emergency for Covid-stricken India
'Black Fungus' is Creating a Whole Other Health Emergency for Covid-stricken India
Rates of mucormycosis were high even before the pandemic, and now the country is running out of antifungal drugs, say global expert Prof Arunaloke Chakrabarti and infectious diseases doctor Ilan Schwartz
Science Isn't Here for Your Mommy Shaming
When people sensationalize research, parents pay the price.
Toward a Sustainable Model of Scientific Publishing
We need a sustainable model of scientific publishing that is beneficial to scientists, universities, and the public.
Towards Inclusive Funding Practices for Early Career Researchers
Towards Inclusive Funding Practices for Early Career Researchers
Implementing changes to promote a fairer distribution of funding is necessary to improve career prospects and to drive excellence in scientific research.
Let's Make Sure Our Personal Data Works for Us - Not Against Us - After the Pandemics
Let's Make Sure Our Personal Data Works for Us - Not Against Us - After the Pandemics
The Covid crisis has shown that consensual information-sharing does not have to erode our democratic rights.
'Science Should Be at the Centre of All Policy Making'
Coronavirus has shown how good science should be embedded in all big political decisions.
The Modern American University Is a Right-Wing Institution
Just look at who is really in control.
Every Child on Their Own Trampoline
Private affluence is individuals gaining things for themselves – possessions, nice homes and experiences, trampolines. Public affluence is money spent lavishly on things that are shared – libraries, parks, buses, playgrounds.
Settling In: the First Four Years of a Lab Leader
Beth Penrose describes her experiences starting a lab, recruiting staff and creating a research philosophy.
How New Principal Investigators Tackled a Tumultuous Year
Starting a research group as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold across the world presented extra challenges.
Ending the Science-policy Gap
There should be a science-based policymaking process in disaster risk reduction.