Opinions and views
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Opinion
Shirley Meng: 'I think science is as beautiful as art'
The materials science pioneer on her Chinese heritage, experience as a female scientist, and the actual measure of success
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Shining a spotlight on disabled scientists
As Enable Science launches a poster series to celebrate disabled scientists, founder Chantelle Minchin discusses the importance of representation
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Culturally relevant teaching benefits science and students
Addressing the melanin in the room
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Relying on the h-index harms the careers of people who take career breaks
More holistic methods are needed to accurately assess the quality of a researcher’s work
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Integrating coding into chemistry helps science progress faster
Taking a beginner Python programming course can lead to big efficiency gains
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Taking the foundation course route
Students should be told more about the different paths to a career in chemistry
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The importance of providing young people with mental health support
Do you feel safe openly discussing your mental health with your colleagues at work?
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How online conferences add together accessibility and inclusivity
Harnessing technology to increase diversity
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It’s time to ban staff–student relationships
A policy of discouragement doesn’t go far enough towards tackling sexual misconduct
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The career importance of community service work
Community work enhances a scientist’s skills, whatever career stage they’re at
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LGBTQ+ diversity in science and universities
Many queer scientists still feel they need to hide their full identity at work
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All work and no play
Is the long-hours culture of academic organic chemistry laboratories finally changing?
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Act now to support early-career researchers
The Covid-19 pandemic has further highlighted long-existing issues that leaders need to take a stance on
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Rights and wrongs
Universities need to consider exactly what postgraduates’ employment status is
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Ewine van Dishoeck: ‘Take a steep trajectory early in your career’
The pioneering astrochemist on art, gathering strength and taking the leap into a new discipline