Women in research: perspectives from Eastern Europe
A regional perspective on recognition, opportunity and the conditions that influence research careers.
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Scientists’ lifestyle
Research careers are shaped by more than projects and publications. This section considers the working lives, culture, wellbeing and everyday choices that sustain people in science.
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Life in and around research
Archive perspectives on careers, recognition and research culture.
Women in research: perspectives from Western Europe
Context for conversations about careers, opportunity and institutional practice.
Women in research: perspectives from Northern Europe
An archive reading on conditions within research communities.
Women in research: perspectives from Southern Europe
A starting point for examining work, inclusion and professional pathways.
Making room for researchers’ emotional lives
Why wellbeing and working conditions belong in discussions about research practice.
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Academic work, leadership and institutional change
A concluding archive instalment on staff experience, recruitment and leadership in universities.
What science comics can communicate—and what they can miss
A critical look at visual formats used in science learning and public communication.
A strategy toolkit for early-career researchers
Archive guidance on navigating changing expectations in research careers.
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Editorial approach
How this section is shaped
01 — Notice
Look beyond outputs
We consider the routines, relationships and institutions that make research possible.
02 — Contextualise
Connect individual and system
Personal experience is discussed alongside the professional structures around it.
03 — Clarify
Use careful language
Articles aim to make difficult workplace questions accessible without reducing their complexity.
04 — Preserve
Keep the conversation open
The archive offers a record of concerns that continue to matter across research communities.
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About this editorial area
Scientists’ lifestyle gathers writing on the human, professional and cultural dimensions of research.
About European ScienceWhat does Scientists’ lifestyle cover?
The section includes working culture, career stages, wellbeing, representation, communication and the everyday realities of research work.
Is this section only for researchers?
No. It is also intended for students, research managers, communicators and readers interested in how scientific work is experienced.
How does it connect to the Career area?
Career articles focus on professional pathways and institutions, while this section also considers the wider personal and cultural context of those pathways.
Are older articles still relevant?
Archive pieces retain their original subjects and can offer useful context for ongoing discussions about research practice.
Can I propose an article?
Yes. Read the contribution information on the writing page, or contact the editorial team at info@europeanscience.uk-en.com.
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