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  1. A cartoonish human figure sitting on the outline of a brain on a light brown background with a bright white spark. Vicky Bowskill (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)

    Being Neurodivergent in Academia: How to navigate fieldwork

    Hella Péter
    A PhD student recounts what she has learned from managing her ADHD between the office and the rainforest.

  2. Being Neurodivergent in Academia: Why Sparks of Change is publishing stories from neurodivergent researchers

    What to expect from our new series of articles.
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    Being Neurodivergent in Academia: Nothing wrong with me

    Simone Brixius-Anderko
    An assistant professor and group leader explains how being diagnosed with autism in her early 40s changed her approach to being a scientist.
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    Being Neurodivergent in Academia: The meaning of self-acceptance

    Uyen Vo
    A research technician describes how receiving an ADHD diagnosis allowed her to re-examine how she sees herself and her work.

  5. Mental Health in Mexico: A survey of researchers in academia

    eLife Ambassador Christian Molina-Aguilar and his team of collaborators have created a survey to shed light on the experiences of researchers in Mexico in relation to their mental health and wellbeing.

  6. eLife New Model at Six Months: An ICOR analysis

    Explore data from the first six months of the new model and how it aligns with eLife’s goals.
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    Career: Don’t face writer’s block alone

    Bruna Martins Garcia
    Creating a writing club allowed a Brazilian PhD student to confront her fears, improve her English and, ultimately, change the way she sees research.

  8. Ben Barres Spotlight Awards: Announcing the winners for 2023

    A record fourteen researchers, including three Reviewed Preprint authors, have been recognised with awards to catalyse change and unlock new opportunities.
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    Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Why I cannot return home yet

    Mariano A Molina
    Studying abroad helped a Panamanian student to accept who he is, but it meant him letting go of his dream.

  10. Psychiatric Research Symposium: Unveiling Minds – Genetic Insights and Cellular Mechanisms

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    An author from the first revised Reviewed Preprint shares her experience

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    A young group leader reflects on academic culture and working while going through cancer treatments

    Nicole Swann
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    eLife addresses “parachute science” to support meaningful collaborations