Loice Natukunda’s Post

There are loads of reasons why doctoral researchers may not 'engage' with 'training' focused on careers beyond academia. These include: 😕 Simply not having the time to do everything needed for their research, everything needed for their lives, AND attend extra events on top of that. 😕 Fear of being treated differently or seen as 'less committed' by supervisors and peers if they express an interest in careers beyond academia. 😕 The overwhelm involved in navigating what training and support is available, who on earth is running it, where to find it, and how to access it, when institutions are often so unwieldy and devolved. At the same time, staff (including career practitioners and researcher developers) also have constraints, including: 😕 Working in a 'resource constrained environment' - i.e., being expected to do 'more with less.' 😕 Research students not featuring heavily in institutional metrics and measures, and hence not being considered a priority. SO... how can we support doctoral researchers' career development beyond academia in ways that both consider barriers to their participation AND are within staff capacity and resources? Dig into just this at my in-person workshop on embedding a 'Career-Wise Approach to PGR Support' which I'm very pleased to have had accepted for Vitae's #VitaeCon2024 Conference! 11:00, Monday 23 September. Hope to see some of you there! https://lnkd.in/evFAPNQD

HEIs & Career Consultants working with researchers/PhDs should be making use of our global community resource: https://lnkd.in/eGm-Ru-R It is a significant, and beneficial resource (which is about to be improved further with upgrades) - which supports your efforts with students. We've already had interest in institutional membership (for faculty recruitment), and 'subsidised memberships' for students/alumni. The latter, subsidised memberships, will be of great benefit to you and others like you, Holly Prescott! It has never been easier to support PhDs with career development.

👍 A great opportunity to hear insights and discuss the future of careers in research. Science Europe is hosting an interesting webinar on how to create more attractive, sustainable careers and foster more effective, positive research cultures! Check the post below for more details ⬇️ #ResearchCareeers #PostdocLife

🎓 Turning Research into Real Impact 🌍 Isn’t it sad that the research papers we dedicate our time, knowledge, and resources to often end up gathering dust or being discarded? Our institutions have an incredible opportunity to bridge the gap between research and real-world impact. By leveraging these projects, we can drive meaningful progress and make a tangible difference for our countries. It’s time for academia and industry to collaborate more effectively and ensure that these valuable insights contribute to solving real challenges.

Publishing internationally goes beyond just visibility—it cements your presence in the global research community. Here's why it matters: 1. **Intellectual Contribution**: International publications integrate your research into global discourse, fostering innovation through diverse perspectives and methodologies. 2. **Cross-Cultural Collaboration**: Recognition leads to collaborations with researchers from various backgrounds, enriching research outcomes with new theories and techniques. 3. **Enhanced Credibility**: Publishing in international journals establishes high scientific standards, enhancing your credibility and validating your work globally. 4. **Impact on Policy**: Global research can influence policies and practices worldwide, shaping healthcare, education, and technology on a larger scale. 5. **Broader Citations**: International reach boosts citations, expanding your research's influence across diverse contexts. 6. **Career Opportunities**: International exposure enhances career prospects, attracting funding and positioning you as a thought leader in your field. 7. **Addressing Global Challenges**: International research tackles global issues, such as climate change and healthcare disparities, making your work relevant on a global scale. Engage in international discourse to amplify your research's impact worldwide. All of these benefits continue even after your passing away. #Research #GlobalImpact #AcademicPublishing

This year’s Highly Cited Researchers work in 59 countries and regions, yet 85.4% are concentrated in just 10 of them − and 74.4% in the first five alone − highlighting a remarkable concentration of top global research talent. #HighlyCited2024 Learn more about our regional analysis, based on primary researcher affiliations, drawn from the scholarly record: https://lnkd.in/eUXkxcXK

Southern Voice and Institute of Development Studies are calling for stories and strategies to rebalance power in the knowledge ecosystem and enhance equity in research, especially in the Global South. They are seeking input on: 1. How has strengthening the agency/leadership of Global South actors in the research process led to knowledge that is more relevant to societies across different contexts? 2. What kind of shifts in the spaces of change (namely funding, academic rules and incentives, and publication and dissemination) lead to strengthening the Global South actors agency and leadership? Contribute by sharing: 1. Stories of initiatives or actions to strengthen the agency of global South actors across the different spaces of change. 2. New or emerging strategies with a focus on equity and could strengthen the agency of Global South actors. 3. Lessons from other sectors, such as social movements and other research disciplines. To apply, submit your name, email, organisation, and a brief overview (300 words max) of your idea. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/5XkG50SF3f4

Are you a Swede doing research in the United States? We need input from you on the importance of scientific diasporas: 1️⃣ Does your research benefit from you having contacts in academia in both Sweden and the United States? 2️⃣ Have you helped facilitate transatlantic research collaboration between research institutions in Sweden and the US? 3️⃣ In your opinion, which are the most important benefits of researcher mobility? Tomorrow, the Office of Science and Innovation participates in a panel discussion at the 10th annual Meeting of the European Scientific Diasporas in North America. The topic is "Global Talent Mobility: Navigating Opportunities in a Transatlantic Context". We will explore ways to increase researcher mobility and strengthen its benefits. Your input is valuable. #swedenscienceinnovation

"Digitalisation can help support facilitating setting up potential cross-departmental and societal research collaborations for science-centred research and impact creation to deal with ever-increasing complexity of societal challenges" 👉 Read more about the new ePlatform FUSIO-n in our last blog authored by Serdar Türkeli https://lnkd.in/dqDcQRKA

“The current research assessment system rewards things that are contrary to the values that researchers bring to doing research.”   Brian Nosek, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Center for Open Science, was among the distinguished speakers at the recent event 'Reforming Research Assessment to Foster an Open and Socially Responsive Research Culture,' jointly organised by the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA), the Global Young Academy, and ALLEA.   During the event, experts in Open Science and research integrity, such as Dr Nosek, delved into transformative initiatives, their progress, and their implications for early-career researchers, among other pertinent topics.   Interested in learning more? Watch the full event here: https://lnkd.in/eJTzJhgb   #ResearchAssessment #ReformingRA #CoARA #HorizonEurope