2018-01-10
History research runs in the family
Angela Gui has always had interesting discussions with her father, Gui Minhai. She is now researching his subject - Chinese history - while working to secure his release from within China.
2017-11-22
Results do not stand up due to researchers’ decisions
More and more reports are stating that research results cannot be repeated. Professor Anna Dreber Almenberg believes this is a problem for science in general. In several studies, she has examined the reproducibility of results published in high-ranking journals.
2017-10-23
Where do the doctors go?
Since the 1990s, the number of doctoral degrees awarded in Sweden has doubled. At the same time, the opportunity to continue academic research has decreased. Curie has examined both the value of the title of doctor and the post-doctoral career prospects in the labour market.
2017-09-26
Diminishing academic freedom
Academic freedom is decreasing in several European countries, according to international research project V-dem. Sweden performs well in their rankings but, when it comes to institutional freedom, we are one of the worst in Europe.
2017-09-19
Equality targets futile without incentives
Sweden is at the forefront of gender equality. But equality in the proportion of female professors remains a long way off. Sociologist Liisa Husu wonders why Sweden has done so well in so many other areas but not in academia.
2017-09-12
A sociological perspective on scientific communication
To understand our society, we must consider the role of science and technology in our daily lives. So says Massimiano Bucchi, professor of sociology at Italy’s University of Trento. He studies scientific communication from a sociological perspective and emphasises the importance of diversity.
2017-09-06
Swedish researchers need more support
Researchers in Sweden applying for ERC funds are granted less funding than applicants from other countries, according to a report by the Swedish Research Council, which is now proposing a range of measures to increase Sweden’s allocation of grants.
2017-04-27
A link between researchers and politicians
Why a chief scientific adviser? To supply evidence for the government, create understanding between researchers and politicians, and act as a sounding board in discussions of research policy.
2017-04-25
He makes people laugh about the the world of research
Anders Sahlman’s stand-up comedy has a unique angle – he jokes about research and research communication.
2017-03-28
Big differences in how to become a docent
Becoming a docent is an important step in an academic career, but the path to achieving it can vary significantly depending on the university – it may require publications equivalent to 1, 2 or 3 theses.