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Befristete Verträge an Hochschulen: "An die Weltspitze gelangt man nur, wenn man Zeit hat"

Befristete Verträge an Hochschulen: "An die Weltspitze gelangt man nur, wenn man Zeit hat"

Antonia Scholkmann hangelte sich zwölf Jahre lang an deutschen Unis von Zeitvertrag zu Zeitvertrag. Jetzt hat sie eine feste Stelle als Professorin in Dänemark - und sagt, sie sei so produktiv wie nie.

How "The Great Wave" Became a Global Icon

How "The Great Wave" Became a Global Icon

“The Great Wave” is the most reproduced Japanese artwork. Countless times it has been copied and altered. Who is the artist behind the image and how did it become so famous?

Responsible AI for Disaster Risk Management: Working Group Summary

Responsible AI for Disaster Risk Management: Working Group Summary

English Analysis on World about Disaster Management, Protection and Human Rights and Flood; published on 28 Apr 2021 by GFDRR, University of Toronto and 2 other organizations

Science for Policy Podcast | SAPEA

Science for Policy Podcast | SAPEA

How far should we rely on science to make political decisions? What makes a good science advisor -- or a good science advice system? What do we do when the evidence is incomplete or controversial? What happens when science advice goes wrong and how can we fix it?

The Science for Policy podcast, produced by SAPEA, explores these questions and many more in conversation with the politicians, policymakers, academics and science communicators who make science advice happen around the world.

Feedback Needed: Take Our Salary and Job-satisfaction Survey

Feedback Needed: Take Our Salary and Job-satisfaction Survey

Nature's in-depth study of scientists' troubles and triumphs will help us to identify and address barriers to research careers.

Africa: How the Continent Has Integrated the Notion of Environmental Protection

Africa: How the Continent Has Integrated the Notion of Environmental Protection

The concept of 'the environment' really took hold in Africa in the 1990s. It came to the fore especially in the wake of the 'Earth Summit' in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This was a global event that gradually made the consideration of environmental issues in development policies a global leitmotif. In Africa, the evolution of the concept of environmental protection will also be marked by the continent's vulnerability to the effects of climate change.

Scientific Council Adopts New Gender Equality Plan

Scientific Council Adopts New Gender Equality Plan

The ERC Scientific Council adopted the Gender Equality Plan for the duration of the Horizon Europe programme. This is what Barbara Romanowicz, member of the Scientific Council and Chair of its Gender Issues Working Group, said.

15 Ways ERC Transformed Science

15 Ways ERC Transformed Science

The ERC has now funded more than 10,000 grant recipients who are making a real impact on people's lives, achieving scientific breakthroughs that drive innovation.

The Boundaries of an Infinite Expanse

The Boundaries of an Infinite Expanse

For more than a year now, we've spent more time in virtual spaces than ever before. Mostly involuntarily. What does this do to us? And what opportunities do today's digital solutions offer us?

How to structure the discussion part in your journal article

How to structure the discussion part in your journal article

Helping scientists communicate: The CommKit is a collection of guides to successful scientific communication, written by MIT’s Department of Biological Engineering Communication Fellows.

What Do University Applicants Want from Their Higher Education Institutions?

What Do University Applicants Want from Their Higher Education Institutions?

When is the right time to restart on-campus events for prospective students in the UK; and if they were invited, would they want to come and what kind of experience would they want?

Research Findings That Are Probably Wrong Cited Far More Than Robust Ones

Research Findings That Are Probably Wrong Cited Far More Than Robust Ones

Academics suspect that papers with grabby conclusions are waved through more easily by reviewers.

Trust in Science: Views from Three Experts

Trust in Science: Views from Three Experts

Today's guest post is a recap of the recent SSP webinar, Ask the Experts: Trust in Science, with Tracey Brown (Sense About Science), Richard Sever (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press), and Eefke Smith (STM) by the moderator, Anita de Waard (Elsevier).

Webinar "Biodegradable Plastics: How Do We Engage with Consumers and Society?" (21 May)

Webinar "Biodegradable Plastics: How Do We Engage with Consumers and Society?" (21 May)

This interactive webinar co-organised by SAPEA and the Royal Irish Academy will facilitate discussion between an expert panel and a live international audience, addressing a range of questions.

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Claims of Asylum: A European human rights challenge

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Claims of Asylum: A European human rights challenge

In 2020, sexual orientation and gender identity are still a mere afterthought in the asylum granting process. The SOGICA project has been documenting the consequences of this lack of understanding and provides recommendations for future British, German, Italian and European policy.

ELife Extends Support for Coko's Work on Open-source Publishing Solutions

ELife Extends Support for Coko's Work on Open-source Publishing Solutions

eLife and Coko will continue working together on new systems and approaches to research communication.

Vaccine Side Effect, or Have You Just Been Alive for 40 Years?

Vaccine Side Effect, or Have You Just Been Alive for 40 Years?

Did you get the COVID-19 vaccine? A) Yes, because I'm ready to get back out there and start partying again! B) Yes, because I am haunted by the prospect of accidentally killing my parents or saddling my children with lifelong health complications.

Thinktank ohne Kontrolle: Kauft sich Milliardär Alfred Schindler ein Uni-Institut?

Thinktank ohne Kontrolle: Kauft sich Milliardär Alfred Schindler ein Uni-Institut?

Mit privaten Mitteln gründen Liberale an der Uni Luzern eine Denkfabrik. Wie viel Geld geflossen ist und was sie vorhaben, verraten die Involvierten nicht.

How to Spot the Difference Between a Real Climate Policy and Greenwashing Guff | Damian Carrington

How to Spot the Difference Between a Real Climate Policy and Greenwashing Guff | Damian Carrington

Unless actions by governments and corporations cut emissions here and now, a dose of scepticism is in order, says Guardian environment editor Damian Carrington

Explore the Coronavirus Pandemic Creative Responses Archive | Issues in Science and Technology

Explore the Coronavirus Pandemic Creative Responses Archive | Issues in Science and Technology

Creativity often flourishes in stressful times because innovation evolves out of need. During the coronavirus pandemic, we are witnessing a range of creative responses from individuals, communities, organizations, and industries.