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According to the Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy, “Friendship” is defined as a personal relationship between two people, called friends, who are concerned for the physical and mental health of the other, including a part of intimacy. Friendship undoubtedly plays an important role in our lives, as the concern for our friends belongs to a more general set of life concerns, and friends can shape our personality (Helm, 2023). A PhD journey can be challenging, stressful, and

Recently, Halloween has been celebrated in Western countries every October. Therefore, let us talk about the "Halloween" of different cultures in various regions of the world. Every culture has its own way of remembering death. In China, people observe the Qingming Festival. In many Western countries, children dress up for Halloween. In Mexico, families gather to celebrate the day of the dead. These three traditions deal with death but express very different emotions and cult

Why sustainability matters in a laboratory Laboratories consume large amounts of consumables and packaging, and this quickly turns into waste and cost if not managed with intent. Sector guidance and case studies show that structured programmes can lower material use, divert waste from landfill, and improve research quality at the same time. The aim is not to do less science, it is to remove wasteful steps and choose better products and practices so that results are robust and

If we popped into any university research lab around the world, we would expect to see some serious equipment: microscopes, 3D printers,...

In the public eye, lab-based research is often perceived as a highly controlled and particularly detached environment, where individual...

When the alarm rings in the morning, most of us don’t want to get out of bed. But we know we should. Still, lie there, debating it. Maybe...

We all know the phrase "we are what we eat". We hear it on TV and read it in wellness magazines, and we almost always associate it with...

An experience, even as brief as a few months of Erasmus in an advanced pharmaceutical laboratory far from home, is certainly an...

Introduction Research should never exist in a bubble; it is about creating something useful and or informing policy. The term SPI has...

For most people, their lives are a careful balance of work and play. But why after an 8-hour shift going home to relax, it can feel a bit...

Thinking about the past, it is amazing to notice all the progresses that the humans have reached, in terms of technologies, communication...

A PhD period could be challenging, stressful and time-consuming. There are several PhD students reporting fatigue, exhaustion and lack of...

Transforming from a master’s degree to a PhD, is an exciting but challenging process. If the plan is to start a PhD in September, the key...

Welcome to the crazy, exhilarating, and occasionally “scary” world of PhD life! Whether you’re here for the science, the challenge, or...

Attending scientific conferences, whether local or international, can significantly contribute to both personal and professional...

Staying updated with literature is essential for all researchers. Whether it's establishing a foundational understanding of the field or...

In historical context, women were discouraged from pursuing careers in science due to societal norms, lack of access to education, and...

As the world around us is in a constant state of evolution, growth and globalization, the environmental impact of our daily practices is...

The "emotional rollercoaster" of the PhD journey is an exhilarating and intellectually stimulating adventure, but at times, it can feel...

The years at the University, and especially in PhD studies, are seen as a time when the mind must be squeezed to the maximum to achieve...