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(#5) The Viva Voce Exam: Fear of the Unknown

We humans have an enduring fear of the unknown. It’s stressful, crippling, and demotivating all in one bitter soup. In academia, the viva voce examination is a classic source of such anxiety…but how can students manage the stress, and how can supervisors help students prepare effectively?

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The people in our care

What makes a good boss? It’s an important question. And, hidden among the hailstorm of stressors in research, one that is often neglected.

Some years ago, a conversation gave me pause to consider leadership more deeply than I ever had before…

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