There will always be constraints when you are managing a scientific project – things that just cannot be compromised on.

A scientific presentation is a great way to get exposure for your science because while you are speaking, you and your science are the centre of attention.

How you write something versus how you say something can change the way your message
is communicated, and its effectiveness in reaching your target audience.

In Australia, there are codes and principles for the conduct of research that are adopted as legal requirements in various legislation.

Projects are defined by three main constraints – time, cost and quality. Managing the budget is part of the third stage of project management documentation to mitigate project risks.

Humans have a natural sense of wonder, which is essentially letting yourself ask questions about the world around you.

Networking involves talking to other people. In the context of science, this could mean talking to people with different perspectives, ideas and expertise – even if they are not a scientist.

There is the need to write in any project you do. What needs to be written, and how much of your time it takes will be different for everyone, but most scientists will underestimate how much of their time will be spent writing.

There is truth behind the saying, “a picture tells a thousand words”, because humans interpret images better than written words.