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Establishing a new research group
I'm a PhD, now what?
​Finding the right PhD program
Getting started with your PhD
The value of having a plan (or not)​
Doing an undergraduate thesis
​Reproductive strategies in Science
Don't ask me what I'm doing!
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Taking the alternative route
The pros and cons of self-funding
Overseas visits: are they worthwhile and how to set them up?
Procrastination is the thief of time
The value of moving (disciplines and countries) for a postdoc
How and when to volunteer? The rules of an unpaid professional
Teaching in academia
My journey in communicating Science as a scientist
Ready? Set? Fieldwork!
20 ways to improve your paper
​Organising a student conference
Finding a work life balance
Is there such a thing as too much experience before your PhD?
​Outrageous good fortune and selection bias in academia
​Surviving interviews: tips from the interview panel
To chase a dream, you might have to relocate overseas
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Managing support for students with dyslexia or other specific learning disabilities
​Being a student at conferences
On preprints
A lab's eye view of a conference
Post-academic life as an ecological consultant
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Going 'on loan' in academia
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Organising a field season
Having a web presence
When your supervisor moves during your PhD
Being proactive about mental health in academia
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A primer to the German academic system
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The path from PhD to research fellow as a young dad
Finding a job in the private sector

Making your research accessible to school kids
A toolkit for managing multiple (busy) supervisors
PhD pitfalls: Part I – The reality of your contribution
On the costs and benefits of pre-registering your next experiment
Don’t rush your academic journey: the PhD is a deadline – not the goal
PhD pitfalls: Part II - Analysing data
A brief introduction to the Chinese academic system
Crafting your scientific poster
PhD Pitfalls III: Pairing the right questions with the right system
The perks of going to conferences early in your career
Comparing ourselves to others – why we do it and how to deal with it?
Reviewing papers part I: How the review process works and how to get involved
Reviewing papers part II: How to read for reviewing
Reviewing papers part III: Writing the review
The Ups and Downs of Studying Overseas
How to write a manuscript cover letter
Citizen Science – Pros and Cons
What I’ve gained from working with my collaborators
Tips for being a successful collaborator
On the personal side of applying for a European Research Council Starting Grant
Leaving academia
How to make friends at conferences: a crash course in academic networking
How to write a good application letter: making a good impression when making direct contact
How to write a good letter of application: constructing a good research statement
Surviving peer review part I: turn criticisms into positive outcomes
Surviving peer review part II: reading between the line numbers when revising a manuscript
Surviving peer review part III: how to write a response to reviewers
How to become a better writer I: read, read, and read some more
How to become a better writer II: presenting your research early
How to become a better writer III: start with the abstract first!
How to become a better writer IV: write, re-write, and re-write again.
How to become a better writer V: read your writing aloud
How to become a better writer VI: read (and write) your manuscript in a group
The long and short of it: what is the optimal length for a PhD?
Tips for writing a Marie Skłodowska-Curie application
How important is teaching experience in the academic job market? (Part I)
How important is teaching experience in the academic job market? (Part II)
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