The Black Hole

The idea of successive iterations across stages of development is not incongruent with the concept of mastery, and one might expect that further iterations drives greater competence.

The current system of academic science is not organized to support all scientists equally.

Many of the mental health challenges universities are trying to address tend to be exacerbated by the pride of academics themselves.

Taking time out to ask why we do what we do in the way that we do it is really important.

Jonathan Thon recently had the opportunity to participate in a working group that reviewed the National Institutes of Health’s foray into translational research funding.

Does starting up your own company hurt your academic career? Jonathan Thon says no, it actually has the opposite effect.

If we see a colleague with a fever, we say “go home and rest.” Why can’t we treat mental illness with the same understanding?

A recent CBC article made David Kent realize how easy it is to overlook someone who is suffering, even a colleague.

A reflection on four stressors that many postdocs feel in academia, and how they can contribute to burnout.

Jonathan Thon answers questions on dealing with patents when starting up your own company, as well as how to split your time between your startup and your university position.

David Kent realizes that as a white male researcher, he is part of the problem, but he hopes that sharing and supporting initiatives such as Minister Duncan's will be a step in the right direction.

Editor's note: Today we are very proud to share a personal story from one of our readers:  Dr. Sabrina Zeddies has courageously come forward to share her own story on academic burnout in the hopes of inspiring others...

Once you’ve raised enough money, it’s very important that you find a private incubator space.