Author: Dr Victoria Verkerk // Editor: Cherene de Bruyn Since the 1990s, virtual reality (VR) has literally transformed the tourism industry by enabling tourists to virtually travel anywhere, anytime without any limitations. VR offers unique opportunities for immersive experiences, allowing tourists to explore destinations and attractions from the comfort of their homes. For example, WildEarth, … Continue reading Virtual Reality in Tourism: What Now?
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Alternative Careers within Academia: Research Management
Author: Josephine Thomas // Editor: Jill Merlini Like many PhD students, I went into my PhD with high hopes of a career in academic research and finding the next wonder drug. Also like many PhD students, I had realised in my second year that the lab was not for me and I started thinking about … Continue reading Alternative Careers within Academia: Research Management
Shout Your Success #2 – September 2023
Editor: Erin Pallott With some great early feedback, we are excited to keep the momentum going with this series. In this edition, there are some amazing examples of projects people are working on alongside their research, that are all incredibly different from each other. In honour of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we've been especially reaching out … Continue reading Shout Your Success #2 – September 2023
A Brief Guide to Sustainable Practice in the Lab
Author: Jess Mackin // Editor: Erin Pallott Integration of sustainable practices in a research environment may seem difficult due to the vast amount of single-use plastics and high energy consumption from equipment. In general, life sciences are responsible for ~1.8% of total global plastic production and labs can consume up to 6 times more energy … Continue reading A Brief Guide to Sustainable Practice in the Lab