Navigating the PhD & Postdoc

Guidance and stories for early-career researchers. This category covers challenges, opportunities, and lessons from the path of academic training, with tips on building resilience and long-term vision.

Failed Experiments ≠ Failed Researcher

Yesterday, I had to present my progress report, and honestly, most of my experiments this month failed.I was so stressed I couldn't even...

Research & Innovation

Laras Fadillah

Oct 112 min read

Leading with Intention: Mastering Uncertainty in Your PhD and Postdoc Journey

Navigating a PhD and postdoc journey often feels like sailing through rough seas. The uncertainty that accompanies this academic...

Navigating the PhD & Postdoc

Laras Fadillah

Oct 24 min read

Asking Questions in Research: Why Curiosity Matters More Than Fear

I'll be honest: I sometimes still hesitate to ask questions. Part of it is fear; fear of sounding naïve, fear of revealing what I don't...

Navigating the PhD & Postdoc

Laras Fadillah

Oct 12 min read

Publish or Perish: What Next?

I saw this cartoon and thought: yep, that's academia in one picture now. From publish --> publish or perish --> publish in high-impact...

Navigating the PhD & Postdoc

Laras Fadillah

Oct 13 min read