Joseph Roche is a researcher and lecturer at Trinity College Dublin. He has worked at NASA and coordinates international research projects exploring the role of research in society. His research interests include public engagement, informal learning, higher education, citizen science, and science communication. He leads the Science & Society research group at Trinity College Dublin.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Research Chapter 3: Writing Chapter 4: Publishing Chapter 5: Funding Chapter 6: Teaching Chapter 7: Supervision Chapter 8: Communication and engagement Chapter 9: Administration Chapter 10: Professional development Chapter 11: Career progression Chapter 12: Health and wellbeing
Joseph Roche offers valuable guidance to support students reach academic success and develop the essential skills that are the foundation to a career in research. Roche makes good use of his extensive knowledge of the strengths and challenges when undertaking the role of a researcher to guide students to reach their full potential. As the book shows, he is interested in students' academic potential while reminding readers of the crucial need to prioritise health and well-being in the challenging world of academia. -- Catherine O'Reilly