Linda Nordling speaks to Bernard Asabere, director of Ghana’s first astronomical telescope
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Xinzheng Li on why it’s important for early-career scientists in China to gain research experience outside of the country
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A summer at Diamond Light Source helped Lorraine Bobb make decisions about her career
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Z Aziza Baccouche on running a media company that specializes in producing science films
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Headteacher Mark Whalley says he learnt how to become a good leader thanks to his research days
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David Taylor looks back on a career in MRI and setting up a business
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Xiaohui Fan and David Law built their careers on data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey
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Despite talk of skills shortages, most graduates in scientific disciplines take jobs outside science. Patrick White and Emma Smith reflect on why this is and what it means for the long-term career pro...
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Books of advice on turning a PhD into a job and networking your way to scientific stardom meet with approval from Marc J Kuchner
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How can graduates find employers whose commitment to diversity goes beyond lip service? Alaina G Levine outlines a few strategies
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