The Dutch city where industry–academia collaborations flourish
Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands has a long history of partnering with local technology giants such as Philips Electronics and DAF Trucks, with support from city leaders.Universit...
2 Maalis 202212min
Beyond academia: how to “de-risk” a mid-career move to industry
Joan Cordiner took steps to “de-risk” her career when she moved into academia. Having spent her entire career up to that point in industry, she left her role as a technical and change manager role at ...
24 Helmi 202214min
How to select your first scientific role in industry
Start-ups can be fun; medium-sized companies suit fast learners; multinationals are well resourced, but their internal processes can be hard to navigate.Industry insiders share their experiences of le...
16 Helmi 202213min
Debunking the industry–academia barrier myth
Scientist-entrepreneur Javier Garcia Martinez recalls combining an academic role at the University of Alicante, Spain, while getting a catalyst start-up called Rive Technology off the ground.The exper...
9 Helmi 202215min
Beyond academia: Planning the perfect exit strategy for a scientific career move
Researchers looking to switch sectors are often plagued by uncertainty. Many take years to make the move after weighing up the pros and cons of quitting academia.As academic research careers become in...
2 Helmi 202213min
Breaking down the barriers that curtail industry collaborations and career moves
After more than three decades working for the same chemical company, Joan Cordiner accepted a senior role at a university. For many, she says, the move from industry to academia can feel like being a ...
26 Tammi 20229min
How the pandemic widened scientists' mentoring networks
In the final episode of this seven-part series about mentoring, Ruth Gotian and Christine Pfund outline their hopes for post-pandemic mentoring and the changing nature of other collaborative relations...
21 Loka 202128min
How to keep the scientific-mentoring magic alive
Some researchers never lose touch with group leaders or committee members who mentored them as graduate students.As Jen Heemstra, a chemistry professor at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, says of...
14 Loka 202110min
