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Newsletter May 2025
Good Scientific Practice (GSP) Early-career scientists face immense pressure to publish, often valuing quantity over quality due to academic demands. Disputes arise from unclear authorship guidelines, with early-career researchers struggling to receive the credit they deserve while senior academics exert influence. Power imbalances further complicate careers, also mentorship, funding, and opportunities hinge on established researchers,…
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Online meeting – Do they truly ensure inclusive participation?
We have come a long way with virtual meetings since the pandemic began. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other platforms now dominate academic and professional discussions, making collaboration across borders easier than ever. But as online meetings become the new standard, an important question arises: Are they genuinely inclusive for everyone? The Accessibility Challenge While digital…
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Newsletter April 2025
DW and Spiegel document the working conditions at research institutes Behind the glamour of prestigious research institutes often lies a grim reality characterized by uncertainty, pressure and challenges. A joint documentary by Deutsche Welle (DW) and Spiegel released in April showed that for many young scientists, this dream becomes a difficult path that often costs…