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.

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.

Writing a report for research you have completed that was funded externally is generally compulsory, so you should know how to write a good report.

In the modern, digital world, there are so many places you can go to publish your research, so how do you know what’s best?

For your science to have an impact, it needs to be accessible to as many people as possible.

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

Projects, just like anything in life, don’t always go to plan. If, or when, something goes wrong, or something unexpected happens with your project, you are likely going to have to alter your scope, outcome or possibly even resources to still achieve an effective outcome for your project and make the intended impact.