Researcher blogs

Scientists are unsupported and let down by bad management

Researchers are hired because they are proven researchers, publishers and grant winners. People who can lead research projects and make breakthroughs. However they quickly find themselves with several extra tasks. […]

Posted by lucaloveki

6 May, 2023

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Fundamental and translational research are interdependent

Both fundamental and translational science is needed for progress.

Posted by lucaloveki

6 May, 2023

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Heart Disease in Women: We need to talk…

Men develop heart disease 5 to 10 years earlier than women. However, when women do develop heart disease, they are more likely to die in the year after a heart attack compared to men. Over the recent years, younger women between 30 and 50 years are developing heart disease due to an increased prevalence of hypertriglyceridemia (high triglycerides levels), diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. There are many reasons explaining the gender differences in heart disease development.

Posted by melodychemaly

8 March, 2023

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Data not shown – Scientific publishing is broken

Experiment X “failed”. It “didn’t work”, therefore (data not shown). Why is it culturally accepted to hide our negative data? How has it been normalized that neglecting negative results is good practice? What is it that led us to cherry-pick our data?

Posted by queerioushazel

5 March, 2023

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Creative destruction of scientific funding – a DeSci approach

The concept of money can be very complex. To some, it’s just means of commerce, or an association with social status and identities, or simply how we live and survive in this world. To me, most of the time, I see my dollars as voting rights.

Posted by queerioushazel

27 February, 2023

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Decentralized Science – should Science be crypto-fied?

The sharing economy and crowdsourcing has already penetrated our real world, say Uber, Airbnb, GoFundMe, etc. Sharing properties such as cars, houses, cash may have been normalized in our modern society. How about sharing responsibilities, governance, and other assets such as intellectual property (IP) rights and even scientific knowledge?

Posted by queerioushazel

13 February, 2023

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A new year – fresh start or social construct?

January is here. For many a fresh start, maybe with new year resolutions or plans for the next 12 months ahead. In this post, some of the bloggers let you know their thoughts about the first month of the year.

Posted by natalievonderlehr

18 January, 2023

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Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Cancelled flights, living far-far away from your home and dear people, financial or health-related issues, studies/work obligations, coming from a culture where the celebration of Christmas is not typical, and so on… Sometimes, due to different circumstances, we need to make a plan and have a holiday on our own.

Posted by natalievonderlehr

20 December, 2022

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Public engagement is essential for science

Public engagement is vital for both the public and scientists.

Posted by lucaloveki

14 December, 2022

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An Umbrella Academy (Part 2)

How creating a network of advisors shaped my career over the years. I have an unusual life story. When I was 17 years old, I decided I needed to study […]

Posted by andreacelestedv

14 December, 2022

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Showcasing our eternal quest for immortality

Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more so we may fear less. Marie Sklodowska Curie The latest […]

Posted by melodychemaly

11 December, 2022

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My confused relationship with Christmas

Mmmm the smell of pine tree, indoors. 24 days countdown to Jesus’ birthday celebration. Presents presents presents!

Posted by queerioushazel

4 December, 2022

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A PhD is an education

a PhD is an education and learning experience for science and beyond. A PhD should leave you with lifelong professional skills, confidence, and the know-how to succeed in any career.

Posted by lucaloveki

30 November, 2022

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Christmas – the season of joy, tons of cookies, and privilege

Christmas is around the corner and this year more than ever I had to think about a small tradition I used to do with my mum. When I was younger, […]

Posted by leonievetter

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27 November, 2022

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Being nice in science is important

it’s more important to be a supportive co-worker rather than the expert with no emotional intelligence and a big ego

Posted by lucaloveki

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22 November, 2022

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An Umbrella Academy (Part 1)

The importance of choosing a good supervisor and their constant support in early career stages Umbrellas protect us from the sun, the rain, and the wind. Academic mentoring is somehow […]

Posted by andreacelestedv

22 November, 2022

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Infodemic – Scientific misinformation in this digital world

Is there a piece of scientific information that you just learnt on TikTok? YouTube videos? Twitter threads? Or a podcast episode?

Posted by queerioushazel

11 November, 2022

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Hot chocolate with Marshmallows and book on autumn leaves

How to make it through Swedish November

Dark, cold and miserable. That is how many people experience November in Sweden. In this post we have gathered some tips on how to make it through this gloomy month.

Posted by natalievonderlehr

11 November, 2022

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Reposting: Now hiring! Post-doctorate Full-Time Position!

The tale of a further disaster of “disappearing” Postdocs in academia While the world is moving into a new era after the COVID-19 pandemic, academic institutions worldwide struggle to attract […]

Posted by andreacelestedv

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10 November, 2022

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Why should you join KIPA?

The importance of peer community Being a successful postdoc professional is like performing an experiment that requires a lot of homework and a trial & error phase. Unfortunately, the methods […]

Posted by andreacelestedv

4 November, 2022

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