The only way forward is being true to yourself and your values

Posted by leonievetter

(She) realised that it’s not academia that she loves, but learning. To grow, to build new skills, to be innovative. Abeni Wickham Abeni Wickham is driven by her value to […]

5 May, 2022

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Pros and Cons of Academic Twitter

Posted by anjadekanski

There are plenty of good reasons for the rise in popularity of so-called ‘academic twitter’ – from boosting citations to helping you find your PhD placement or the next job, or getting you more involved with science communication. However, for those unfamiliar with Twitter, the academic side of this social network can often seem confusing or pointless.

25 April, 2022

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KI Internship Program – Stay Tuned!

Posted by KI Career Service/Admin

Hej Everyone, I have been quite “silent” these past weeks… and all because I have been quite busy organizing the Karolinska Internship Program Spring 2022 (VT22). For those of […]

12 April, 2022

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The New Aliens Act and Me: Rebeca’s story

Posted by Rebeca Cardoso

The new Aliens Act makes it tougher for researchers to stay long-term in Sweden. What other options are there?

23 March, 2022

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Hitchhiker’s Guide to Science Communication

Posted by natalievonderlehr

So you have decided to engage in science communication. Great! But what’s next? My suggestion: find an initiative you like and get a ride.

11 March, 2022

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Advice To My Younger Me – Why you should be listening to this podcast

Posted by laurasardonpuig

For a while I had been feeling like I wanted more. I wanted to grow and develop other abilities beside my researcher skills, but I wasn’t sure about the what […]

3 March, 2022

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The lighthouse principle

Posted by natalievonderlehr

“I’ve never had a detailed plan for my career, but that does not mean that I have been aimless. It is more like a lighthouse – I see where I want to go, and make my decisions to go in the direction of my vision.”
Read more about Nitya Jayaram Lindström’s career and her advice to PhD students and postdocs.

21 February, 2022

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Not the typical academic

Posted by kristinakarale

Even though Liisa van Vliet spends most of her time at a lab in Cambridge, sees world-famous scientists passing by almost on every-day basis and is immersed in the all […]

15 February, 2022

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Christmas Calendar

24 days later…

Posted by tatalv

Not everyone celebrates Christmas, but one thing is certain: the days preceding the end of the year are filled with self-reflection and hopes for the year that is about to […]

24 December, 2021

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Christmas Calendar

Home alone and 23 phone calls

Posted by tatalv

On the 19th, we read about how planning a trip to reunite with our loved ones has become more complicated since the pandemic struck. With the arrival of the new […]

23 December, 2021

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Christmas Calendar

“It’s been a hard day’s night…” but I have 22 minutes of me-time

Posted by natalievonderlehr

“It’s Christmas!” you hear everywhere the whole day long except for the time you finally get back to your bed. Give yourself 22 minutes of me-time to unwind.

22 December, 2021

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Christmas Calendar

December 21: Winter Solstice

Posted by natassiarobinson

In the Northern hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs today (December 21). The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and hence the longest night of the year. In Stockholm this means […]

21 December, 2021

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20 years KI Career Service coming up!

Posted by Ayla De Paepe

This is a short celebratory post, as the coming year 2022, will ring in the 20th anniversary of KI Career Service! Different sizes, locations, affiliations, people, offers,… KI Career Service […]

20 December, 2021

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Holidays with COVID-19

Posted by Rebeca Cardoso

Two years ago, my holiday plans were simple and straightforward. I had a family visit from Germany and was planning for my parents’ visit in the near future. In the […]

19 December, 2021

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A huge 18 hexagonal mirrors containing telescope is about to be launched on Christmas Eve

Posted by kristinakarale

The largest telescope in human history, James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), is planned to be launched on Christmas Eve this year and is said to show the humanity the things […]

18 December, 2021

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Children are the centre of Christmas: Can we not make them the centre of the SDG agenda, too?

Posted by vladimirpm

Today is 17th of December, and this blog means to relate to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but how link the SDG-Agenda 2030 with Christmas? Christmas commemorates the birth […]

17 December, 2021

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16th December: Beginning of “Simbang gabi” in the Philippines

Posted by Richelle Duque Björvang

What is “Simbang gabi”, you ask? Although the direct translation is “night mass”, it has been part of the Filipino Catholic tradition to start a 9-day chain of early morning […]

16 December, 2021

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Christmas Calendar

15 mindfulness tips to help you wrap up 2021 and start 2022 with a clearer mind

Posted by KI Career Service/Admin

Do you often run around in December trying to wrap up multiple experiments in the lab, organizing files, or maybe analyzing last-minute data for a final meeting before the holidays? […]

15 December, 2021

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14 Christmas (Research) Comics

Posted by anaosoriooliveira

On this December 14th, some of my favourite Christmas (Research) Comics Enjoy 😉 Ana Osório Oliveira

14 December, 2021

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Christmas Calendar

13 Reasons why

Posted by natalievonderlehr

There might be 13 reasons why, but you only need one. Next time you are about to engage in science communication – sit back with a cup of coffee or tea and think about your “why”.

13 December, 2021

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An inside perspective on being a researcher

The only way forward is being true to yourself and your values

KI Internship Program – Stay Tuned!

The New Aliens Act and Me: Rebeca’s story

Hitchhiker’s Guide to Science Communication

Advice To My Younger Me – Why you should be listening to this podcast

The lighthouse principle

Not the typical academic

24 days later…

Home alone and 23 phone calls

“It’s been a hard day’s night…” but I have 22 minutes of me-time

December 21: Winter Solstice

20 years KI Career Service coming up!

Holidays with COVID-19

A huge 18 hexagonal mirrors containing telescope is about to be launched on Christmas Eve

Children are the centre of Christmas: Can we not make them the centre of the SDG agenda, too?

15 mindfulness tips to help you wrap up 2021 and start 2022 with a clearer mind

14 Christmas (Research) Comics

13 Reasons why

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