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Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, many universities and affiliated research centres tried to transfer all their events online.
PhD training in the 21st century: is there something missing?
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From online thesis defences to online webinars and conferences, researchers and trainees all over the world had to adapt to this new norm and develop additional skills to perform adequately in a virtual environment.
A lot of research centres initiated online science communication competitions and promoted posters’ presentations with videos to motivate students to keep presenting their work and to adapt to the new online experience. Since March 2020, I have myself participated in several competitions related to science communication.
This virtual knowledge and information exchange is the new norm, at least for as long as the pandemic lasts. Participating at those events, has been a very rewarding experience not only because it was something different than the normal course of my PhD work but also because I acquired new skills sets enriching my competences...
Science communication is not only essential for those considering a career in this field but for all PhDs who would like to transition outside academia since they have to explain during a job interview, for example, what was the focus of their PhD. For those pursuing an academic career, it is becoming more and more common to give interviews to share their most significant results, therefore they should be able to present their work in clear and simple terms.
Source: PLoS Blogs
