Katarina Svanberg, professor at Sweden’s Lund University and South China Normal University, discusses her career developing optical cancer treatments, and notes why it’s important to support early-career researchers
In this first installment of a two-part series, Christina Willis discusses the importance of creating a network sustainably to enable better scientific and career outcomes – even during the Covid-19 pandemic
Christina Willis says that learning to communicate science to non-experts is a crucial part of her role in politics - a skill that all scientists should develop
Daneet Steffens, public relations manager at SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, details newly-launched initiatives aimed at advancing diversity
Ahead of speaking at SPIE Photonics West, Dr Ursula Keller, head of research at ETH Zurich, discusses her career in ultrafast science
Thomas Südmeyer, from University of Neuchâtel, discusses a new book aimed at providing role models for young researchers
SPIE is holding an event to update and improve the Wikipedia pages of inspirational women, ethnic or racial minority scientists
Jessica Rowbury reports from the European Photonics Industry Consortium's annual meeting, where the ongoing struggle to recruit skilled engineers was discussed
A good mentor is key to increasing appreciation for photonics among school pupils, says Daniela Marin, an engineering student who recently held a workshop for young pupils
Professor Anita Mahadevan-Jansen, chair of the recent Bios Clinical Technologies and Systems track at Photonics West, discusses her work translating medical technology and encouraging inclusion in photonics
