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What is project management and why is it an academic skill? There’s an academy-wide conversation going on about transferable academic skills. Chris from "Roostervane" runs a humorous blog on career advice for PhDs and scientists. In this article, he explains why transferable skills are essential and how they can improve your work in science.  Read more...

Join tomorrow's virtual session on "The role of young academies in the development of Africa", organized by the Global Young Academy and the Cameroon Academy of Young Scientists.  Read more...

Ready for the Science Breakthroughs of the Year? Join the remote World Science Summit happening from 1 – 10 Nov 2020. Make sure to REGISTER for free and look forward to 200+ sessions with 500+ speakers.  Read more...

Alumna Oluwasefunmi Arogundade (PhD) is looking for collaboration with a German researcher. Applying for the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund) she needs someone with expertise on IoT-based research (focusing on fish monitoring system or smart aquaculture.)  Read more...

Is networking important? How do I network within and beyond academia? What are digital tools to connect with peers and experts? We've found a collection that answers those questions and more.  Read more...

We can be aware of the issue and still hold on to patterns of thinking and behavior that perpetuate discrimination. A comment.  Read more...

While finding the right career path can be challenging, there’s often no turning back once you discover a pursuit that sustains you and fills you with purpose. Slowing down and tuning into your thoughts are great places to start.  Read more...

Knowing it’s best to say please and thank you is not enough. We need to actually carry out these manners when seeking help or advice. Here are the do’s and do not’s of asking for help during any application process.  Read more...

Ignoring science’s legacy of racism or a wider culture shaped by white supremacy doesn’t make scientists “objective“.  Read more...

Our alumni regularly present themselves to the community. Last time, it was Jimoh (news from January). This time Arogundade tells us more about her career path. She is also the group leader of one of our AlumNode Projects.  Read more...