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Outbreaks, Break-outs and Break-times: Creating Caring Online Workshops
How can online workshops be productive, engaging, caring and fun? How can researchers creatively adapt to a 'virtual normal' and develop caring and co-operative ways of working.

Influencing Policy as an Early-Career Researcher
COVID-19 has given the public a newfound sense of the vitality of science. At the same time, policy makers are more than ever leaning on scientific advice to guide the way forward.
Junior Researchers Hit by Coronavirus-triggered Hiring Freezes
With student enrolment projected to fall, some US and UK institutions have halted recruitment.

Facebook Will Pay $52 Million in Settlement with Moderators Who Developed PTSD on the Job
Facebook Will Pay $52 Million in Settlement with Moderators Who Developed PTSD on the Job
Current and former moderators will all be paid a minimum of $1,000. Selena Scola filed the case in California.

Covid-19 Shows Up UK Universities' Shameful Employment Practices
Instead of supporting the 54% of staff on insecure contracts, many managers are using the pandemic to sack them.

10 Top Tips To Become A Blockchain Researcher
Paving the way for the future through research.

Finding Motivation in the Lighter Side of Science
Atma Ivancevic shares what keeps her passionate about science when academic work gets tough, and while working from home.

Ten Work-life Balance Tips for Researchers Based at Home During the Pandemic
If you struggle with home working but are having to do it because of the coronavirus, Lucy Taylor has some advice.

Academic Ecosystems Must Evolve to Support a Sustainable Postdoc Workforce
Academic Ecosystems Must Evolve to Support a Sustainable Postdoc Workforce
The postdoctoral experience is in need of reform. Here the authors outline concrete steps that institutions, postdocs and mentors can take to improve the landscape.

Universities Are Adjusting Review, Promotion, and Tenure Expectations Due to COVID-19
Universities Are Adjusting Review, Promotion, and Tenure Expectations Due to COVID-19
The emergence of COVID-19 has drastically upended the academic enterprise. Because of physical distancing, many non-tenured faculty members are facing additional, unexpected obstacles in their promotion and tenure trajectory. Transitioning classes to online learning environments will detract from research efforts, and winding down laboratory operations will result in a more direct reduction in research output.…
Revisiting in a New Light: A Conference Call in Real Life
Living in our new world of videoconferencing makes it worth reconsidering a funny video on the perils of conference calls.

Boosting the Signal in Scientific Talks
A few modest adjustments to the planning and delivery of talks can help scientists share ideas with their peers more effectively, say Scott St. George and Michael White.

Authors Overestimate Their Contribution to Scientific Work, Demonstrating a Strong Bias
Authors Overestimate Their Contribution to Scientific Work, Demonstrating a Strong Bias
Teamwork is an essential component of science. It affords the exchange of ideas and the execution of research that can entail high levels of complexity and scope.

Building Your Remote Workforce: Including Tips & Tricks for Social Distancing
Organizations across the globe are being forced to adapt quickly, with some allowing employees to work from home the first time. But there are many reasons to shift to a remote team - learn more about why and how.

Making a Plan When Planning Is Impossible
Travel bans, office closures, and conference cancellations have publishers and societies thinking about how best to ensure that scholarly content continues to be reviewed and distributed. This post by Angela Cochran looks at some of the impacts and questions whether.

Reimbursement Policies Make Academia Less Inclusive
Paying conference expenses up front from personal accounts is a significant burden, this grad student writes

The Busy Lives of Academics Have Hidden Costs - and Universities Must Take Better Care of Their Faculty Members
The Busy Lives of Academics Have Hidden Costs - and Universities Must Take Better Care of Their Faculty Members
Hilal A. Lashuel's experiences have taught him that maintaining good mental health and balancing life and work is a struggle everywhere in academia.

How to Work From Home Without Losing Your Mind
Coronavirus concerns have some businesses urging employees to work from home. If you're telecommuting, for public health reasons or otherwise, remember: Boundaries are your friend.

Moving for Research
An example of finding the balance between personal and professional lives during moves overseas and in and out of academia.

Women of Color in Academia Often Work Harder for Less Respect | Nadia Owusu
Historical Comparison of Gender Inequality in Scientific Careers Across Countries and Disciplines
Historical Comparison of Gender Inequality in Scientific Careers Across Countries and Disciplines
A study suggests that the productivity and impact of gender differences are explained by different publishing career lengths and dropout rates. This inequality in academic publishing has important consequences for institutions and policy makers.
Scientists Are Curious and Passionate and Ready to Argue
A robot career adviser's personality assessment, based on analysis of tweets.
What to Do when Your Grant is Rejected
What to Do when Your Grant is Rejected
Failed funding applications are inevitable, but perseverance can pay dividends.
