There is a new version of the Netherlands code of conduct for research integrity. This code focuses on five guiding principles for research and research organizations: honesty, scrupulousness, transparency, independence and responsibility.
Why is this code important for you?
Let me copy here a short bit from the preamble:
A new academic year is about to start, and perhaps you want to start a new hobby, go to the gym, or learn something new. If that is the case, you might want to read further.
Last week Nature published a short list of mental exercises to become a better presenter. Please check them here.
In a nutshell: put yourself in the shoes of your audience. Do not prepare the presentation for yourself but for them!
I became a teacher because I wanted to learn (how to change the world). Teaching is a rewarding activity by itself... Here is a message for our AIOs (and Ph.D. students and staff!): are you feeling stuck with your research? Do some teaching and have fun! You do not know where to start? Come to see me (or Frank) one of these days? ;-)
