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CareersResults of the 2019 Pay and Reward Survey
Salaries have increased in line with inflation, and while gender pay gap persists, it is at its lowest-ever level
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Careers
Fixed retirement may not fix diversity issues
The reasoning behind forcing older academics to retire is problematic
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News
RSC report finds publishing pipeline hinders women
Peer reviewers were more likely to reject papers from female authors, especially if the reviewer was male
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Sponsored
Explore the Royal Society of Chemistry's Pay and Reward Survey archive
The Royal Society of Chemistry’s archive of remuneration reports shed light on pay and benefits in the chemical sciences
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News
How long do scientists spend formatting manuscripts for publication every year?
Study puts a number on the cost in time and money
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Opinion
Being trans in academia
The transgender community faces unique problems in the academic workplace
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Puzzle
On the spot: pocketful of trouble
What would you do if you found a mystery substance in your lab coat pocket?
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Review
The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Do Stupid Things and How to Make Wiser Decisions
An urgent and compelling case for self-reflection
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Opinion
Lessons from flow chemistry
The slow acceptance of flow chemistry is a prime example of chemists’ innate resistance to change
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News
Mistrust in scientific articles exacerbates researchers’ workloads
Survey shows 86% of researchers view at least some research outputs as untrustworthy, and they are taking extra measures to verify them
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Careers
Have family, will conference
Conferences and caring responsibilities need not be incompatible
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Opinion
Am I really a scientist?
Whether in a lab, an office or on a stage, we are no strangers to wrestling with self-identity
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Opinion
Tales from the NMR lab
Why your friendly magnet facility is the social heart of the chemistry department
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Opinion
Misconduct investigators, show your work
Weighting transparency and confidentiality in scientific misconduct investigations
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News
Survey sheds light on bullying and discrimination at Max Planck Society
Thousands of researchers asked about working culture following public reports of bullying
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News
Discrimination and exclusion still a fact of life for LGBT+ scientists in UK
Survey reveals worrying levels of marginalisation but 70% of respondents think workplaces are improving
