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The unpredictable path
What a sharp turn into the biotech industry revealed about the importance of building fundamental skills.
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Searching for references: how to ask for a letter of recommendation
Finding the right narrators to help tell your story.
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Relocation tips for grad students
Moving to a new city can be overwhelming – but it is also an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in a new community.
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Unpacking inequalities at the doctoral level: Part 1
Despite strong interests in having diversified, highly qualified professionals, doctoral candidates generally remain a homogeneous group while minorities still face challenges in their doctoral path.
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MDPI Toronto Summit 2026: Bringing together leaders to shape the future of scholarly publishing
Highlights, key discussions, and insights from two days of collaboration, innovation, and open dialogue across leaders within the global research community.
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Meet Kevin McCormick, Founding President of the Canadian Institute for Human Rights and Global Health
Bringing capacity to global engagement.
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From business journalism to entrepreneurial support
A Moroccan BCDI 2030 Scholar committed to empowering women entrepreneurs.
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Do you know how to measure your research impact?
The h-index and journal impact factor are two well-known methods to determine how well your research is being received.
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How your alumni network can help supercharge graduate school success
Connecting with others in your field can offer job search insights, networking opportunities and a chance to learn about different career paths.
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Learn by working: experiential pathways in graduate studies
Internships provide students with a broader view of the world and professional skills development, which can transcend their in-class knowledge.
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‘Unplugging’ or ‘plugging in’ elsewhere: reflections on building an extracurricular profile in grad school
Taking the time – even if it’s a few hours a week – for extracurricular activities can help expand your career options.
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Is further education the best path towards achieving skill development?
Six things to think about as you consider whether or not to pursue a graduate degree.
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Five lessons learned planning a virtual life sciences career conference
Making sure your program content is curated to your specific audience is key.
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To pursue or not to pursue a doctorate
Some say doctorates are designed for the pure love of research and to advance scientific knowledge, but this model excludes students who wish to pursue non-academic careers.
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Becoming Rhodes Scholars, Part 2 : the interview process and beyond!
The aim of the interview committee is to deeply challenge you by asking a variety of questions and getting you out of your comfort zone.
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Becoming Rhodes Scholars: preparing the application
The most helpful advice the authors received was ‘show, don’t tell.’
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The hard task of switching supervisors during graduate studies
Two grad students discuss their unique experiences of having to switch supervisors.
