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Martin Lab

Recognising the roles that senior PhDs and postdocs play in training new lab members

2023-10-31T15:00:00+00:00By

A number of schemes now provide training and recognition for the work done to support students

Emanuel Wallace

Big Manny’s viral science content is making chemistry relatable and accessible

2023-10-24T13:35:00+01:00By

From lab to back garden, this content creator is inspiring young people to continue studying science

Pinkie Ntola

Playing her part in building South Africa’s scientific reputation

2023-10-19T12:52:00+01:00By

Meet Pinkie Ntola, an early-career Black researcher who is passionate about being a credible scientist, an inspiring teacher and a supportive mentor

Ticket

Just the ticket

2023-10-09T13:44:00+01:00By

Avoidable mistakes are a reasonable cost of trusting employees

Enable science

Shining a spotlight on disabled scientists

2023-11-07T14:30:00+00:00By

As Enable Science launches a poster series to celebrate disabled scientists, founder Chantelle Minchin discusses the importance of representation

Careers spotlight

Get insight into the chemical scientist’s working day at some of the world's best known companies, plus advice and guidance on how to land the job of your dreams

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Inspiring lives

Emanuel Wallace

Big Manny’s viral science content is making chemistry relatable and accessible

From lab to back garden, this content creator is inspiring young people to continue studying science

Pinkie Ntola

Playing her part in building South Africa’s scientific reputation

Meet Pinkie Ntola, an early-career Black researcher who is passionate about being a credible scientist, an inspiring teacher and a supportive mentor

Pay & Benefits

Empty wallet

Irish PhD researchers left disappointed as stipend raise is just half of what was hoped for

Independent review recommended increasing stipends to €25,000 but they rose to just €22,000

UCU strike

Pension deal agreed for UK academics but divisions over pay remain unsolved

Joint statement by employers and union hails reversal to pension scheme cuts