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Researchers are leaving academia. How can academia improve? (Part 3 of 3)

How can academia improve? In the previous two sections I explored the reasons why researchers are leaving academia recently and how this is driven by the “publish or perish” mindset. […]

Posted by lucaloveki

17 October, 2024

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Researchers are leaving academia. How can academia improve? (Part 2 of 3)

In this section, I want to tackle the dreaded “Publish or Perish” mindset that academia is based on and how this leads to lower quality research and is a key part of why researchers are leaving.

Posted by lucaloveki

9 October, 2024

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Researchers are leaving academia. How can academia improve? (Part 1 of 3)

Imagine a talented, enthusiastic postdoctoral life sciences researcher who pushes themselves in their career. They are driven to become the best in their field and to make real scientific progress. They are the all-round exceptional scientist, a good mentor, project manager, has an encyclopaedic knowledge of a field, laser sharp interpretation, mature, and drives their field forward. They love research and want to get a permanent position doing what they love in an academic environment. Despite this, they will leave academic research due to multiple, complex, and interconnected reasons. Let’s explore this in this blog post.

Posted by lucaloveki

5 October, 2024

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Climbing the Science Wall

The freedom of being his own boss and managing his own time attracted Carl Johan Hagströmer to continue his research career and pursue a postdoc at Karolinska Institutet. Most importantly he enjoys working with his research group. “Finding a team that you genuinely like is crucial. You can always learn to appreciate a specific project.”

Posted by natalievonderlehr

6 September, 2024

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Academic research – a privilege one should not take for granted

Her postdoc at University of California/San Diego (UCSD) became the foundation for Camilla Svenssons academic career and return to KI. Read more about her career path in this interview by PhD student Janika Welzel.

Posted by natalievonderlehr

28 August, 2024

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The Final Countdown: Your Thesis Defence

It’s time to finish the PhD. But the process requires some good planning to make sure it all goes smoothly. Since I am defending my own thesis soon, and have just been through this process, I have summarised the different steps in this post.

Posted by lucaloveki

19 August, 2024

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Postdoc experience opened the door to Novo Nordisk

This blog post depicts Enrique Toledo´s journey from academia to industry and his rise to his current position as the head of molecular disease of Novo Nordisk in Oxford.

Posted by Joana Menezes

23 May, 2024

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A Physician in the Industry

After completing her medical education, Karin Madsen began exploring alternative career paths where she could utilize her skills outside of the hospital setting. Now, she proudly possesses an impressive 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Posted by natalievonderlehr

22 April, 2024

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The pathway to the realm of Pharma

Delve into Hani´s career path and get an in-depth insight into her journey from PhD student to Medical manager for Sanofi in Northern Europe. This narrative showcases her successful strategy to embark into the world of Pharma.

Posted by Joana Menezes

8 February, 2024

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Science and Law: The Path to Becoming a Patent Attorney

It is a Friday afternoon at Norens’ patent office in central Stockholm. The employees exude a calm yet unwavering focus. This is where Anders Bratt works as a patent attorney […]

Posted by Zerina Kurtovic

23 October, 2023

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Money, money, money, must be funny, in the rich grant’s world

Money is the answer to everything. Want to add fancy new experiments to your research project? Money. Want to attend that Conference is an exotic looking place? Money.

Posted by libevilela

17 October, 2023

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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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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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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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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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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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Taking back control of time

Tips on time management in academic research Part 2 As the items on the to-do list pile up, academic researchers, who love a challenge by nature, tend to engage in […]

Posted by melodychemaly

Academic career tools & tips

31 August, 2022

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Taking back control of time

Tips on time management in academic research Part 1 C’est le temps que tu as perdu pour ta rose qui fait ta rose si importante. – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Le […]

Posted by melodychemaly

Academic career tools & tips

15 August, 2022

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Researchers are leaving academia. How can academia improve? (Part 3 of 3)

Researchers are leaving academia. How can academia improve? (Part 2 of 3)