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Grant writing often feels mysterious: What do reviewers actually read? What makes them reject a proposal within minutes? We are going to bring some clarities to these frequently asked questions during this week (9th-12th February 2026) grant writing and evaluation workshop organized by the Career Development Office of Umeå Postdoc Society.   Day 1:  We had two experienced

As we gear up for Pint of Science 2025, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on last year’s amazing event, which was a huge success! From 13th to 15th May 2024, Umeå became the epicentre of accessible science, where curious minds gathered to enjoy talks, games, and great

Now it has come the time to gather around a bonfire and tell stories to keep you awake. Long, long time ago, there was a scientist, a young and talented scientist with a brilliant mind and many ideas that one day would change society forever and for better. Years past

Women professionals oftentimes fell into low paid and temporary positions that hinder their access to mentoring programs, training and career progression. But why is this happening? Firstly, we are still dealing with many historical and cultural barriers as a society. Independently on their individual value and professional merits, women´s potential

Careful, they are watching you. Predatory publishers are ceaseless looking for their next victim -and this could be you-. How to avoid falling into their trap? Can you spot all the red flags in the following email?: Greetings Margarita Espona-Fiedler, We have genuinely emailed you quite a lot of times