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NewsStrike continues as University of California reaches partial agreement with union
Historic wins on pay and working conditions secured, but student employees and researchers still waiting
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News
Two thirds of academics have experienced gender violence
But only 13% report it, survey of 42,000 researchers and students across Europe shows
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News
9 out of 10 scientists hate their lab coat
Genius Lab Gear wants to replace the boxy garment with tailored apparel that fits different body shapes and sizes
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Careers
Work or study… or work and study?
How employers are helping employees to gain new qualifications, including PhDs
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Business
UK firms face critical lab space shortage
Growing chemistry companies hit a wall when it comes to expanding their labs
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News
Class still a barrier to success in academia, survey finds
University and College Union members state that social class has hindered their careers and prevents other from entering the academy
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Careers
Behind the scenes with Neil Barnes, winner of the Royal Society’s Hauksbee award
The physical chemistry technician reveals the inspirations that have driven his 45-year-long career
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News
The Afghan organic chemist who can’t return home
After escaping Afghanistan as a child and growing up in Iran, this chemist is left with nowhere to go
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Careers
PhD students should be classed as employees
With planned stipend increases barely covering increased costs, postgraduates need better employment protections
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Careers
Ethical decisions in the workplace
Employees who feel secure should challenge unethical employers on behalf of their colleagues
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News
Best-selling chemistry textbook is now free
New edition of John McMurry’s Organic Chemistry will be open access after author discovers copyright loophole
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Research
3D printing allows blind chemists to visualise scientific data
Lithophanes produced with a basic 3D printer can make research findings more accessible
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Research
Combining expertise to develop remote-controlled nanomaterials
Beatriz Pelaz explains how her research tackles bionanomaterials from multiple angles
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News
Parenting takes a heavy toll on the careers of female academics in North America
Women more likely to report that caring for children has hurt their career than men
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Careers
PhD students don’t need second jobs – they need paying above minimum wage
Recommended minimum stipends for UK-based PhDs failed to match inflation since 2005, exacerbating the current cost-of-living crisis
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Careers
Scientific success is built on failure
Things going wrong doesn’t mean that you’re inadequate
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Research
White male scientists have privileges that boost their career beyond merit
Survey of 25,000 scientists reveals white able-bodied heterosexual men’s advantages can’t be attributed to higher work effort or better qualifications
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Opinion
Synthesising molecules and memories
Scientific adventures start with the support of an inspirational supervisor
