Time saving tips

Time saving tips

Where did that hour / week / millennium go? Time management is always an issue with my clients. And you only have to look at a self help section in a bookshop to know it can be a huge problem for many of us. So I’ve put together the nuggets below which help me....
Chicken and egg: how do I get management experience?

Chicken and egg: how do I get management experience?

Leadership inspires us with vision. Management delivers that vision. In a research group or small technical start-up often people are called to be both. There just aren’t enough people to split the roles. And couple in the fact that you got to this space by...
How do I get into science policy?

How do I get into science policy?

Ever wondered why the government made a particular decision? Concerned that the charity you support is spending its money in an evidence based manner? Dreaming of using your scientific super powers for good? Want to make real change in the world around you? Science...
Alternative science careers

Alternative science careers

Fed up with academic research? Industrial R&D not floating your boat? There are a wealth of alternative science careers that can use your technical knowledge and scientific expertise. Often these alternative science jobs are looking for experience just like yours...
What shall I do after my postdoc?

What shall I do after my postdoc?

If I had a pound for every time I am asked this question, I would definitely be the proud owner of the Lego Death Star. But it is such an important question! Related to this question is “Shall I do another postdoc?”. Both have the same answer –...

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