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Author Archives: Athene Donald
Friends with Benefits
A recent study shows – in Switzerland at least – that nominated referees judge grants more favourably than those unconnected with the applicant. I’m afraid I didn’t find the conclusion of the study a surprise. Additionally I suspect that having … Continue reading
Posted in Science Culture, Science Funding
Tagged ERC, grants, Matthew effect, panels, referees
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Telling A Life Story
It has been a while since I last posted on my blog. In part that was down to the Easter holidays, but more than that I think it was a combination of the exhaustion of the previous term, coupled with … Continue reading
Getting Away from the Toxic Lab
The journal PLoS Computational Biology recently published an article Ten simple rules towards healthier research labs. Written by a PI it was obviously aimed largely at those who might be just setting out with their own groups, but clearly any … Continue reading
Does Leadership Need to be More Touchy-Feely?
If our sector is to see more minorities rise through the ranks to positions of power, indeed if any sector is to achieve this and go on, for instance, to remove the typical gender pay gap, then inclusive leadership needs … Continue reading
Posted in Equality, Science Culture
Tagged group leader, humble, inclusivity, minorities, PhD students
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