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MRC Lead Apologizes Following Bullying Allegations
In a statement issued by UK Research and Innovation, stem cell biologist Fiona Watt said she was devastated to learn of the impact of her actions and behavior on colleagues.
MRC Lead Apologizes Following Bullying Allegations
MRC Lead Apologizes Following Bullying Allegations

In a statement issued by UK Research and Innovation, stem cell biologist Fiona Watt said she was devastated to learn of the impact of her actions and behavior on colleagues.

In a statement issued by UK Research and Innovation, stem cell biologist Fiona Watt said she was devastated to learn of the impact of her actions and behavior on colleagues.

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Scientists Report Stress, Bullying, and Harassment in New Survey
Amy Schleunes | Jan 15, 2020 | 2 min read
The results shed light on a research culture that encourages “unkind and aggressive conditions.”
Union Says National Lab in Canada Is a Toxic Workplace
Jef Akst | Sep 30, 2019 | 3 min read
After a scientist at the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg had a mental breakdown that may have contributed to her death in 2016, employees raise red flags about an unhealthy work environment.
Academia to FBI on Monitoring Chinese Scientists: “Tread Carefully”
Jef Akst | Aug 12, 2019 | 2 min read
Nearly two dozen higher education groups warn the government to be cautious when advising US research universities to keep an eye on students and faculty with ties to certain Chinese institutions.
Bonding in the Lab
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How to make your lab less like a factory and more like a family
BPTW: By The Numbers
The Scientist | May 31, 2013 | 1 min read
Take a closer look at some of the statistics generated by The Scientist's Best Place to Work Industry 2013 survey.
Lab 2.0
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Apps and software for improving lab productivity
Best Places to Work Surveys Open
The Scientist | Aug 31, 2012 | 2 min read
Rate your employer today in The Scientist’s 2013 surveys for the best life science workplaces.
Best Places to Work Postdocs, 2012
Sabrina Richards | Apr 2, 2012 | 10+ min read
Much has changed in the last 10 years for postdocs, who are staying in their positions longer than ever before—and coming out with more to show for it.
Best Places for Postdocs, 2012
Sabrina Richards | Apr 1, 2012 | 1 min read
Postdocs at this year’s top-ranked institutions get to tackle human health and disease from every angle. 
Going Governmental
Rachel Nuwer | Dec 1, 2011 | 8 min read
Federal agencies offer interesting opportunities for researchers looking to do more than bench work.
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