Maltese science: From temples to genomes
As we welcome Malta as EMBL’s most recent member state, Maltese science writer Edward Duca looks back at the nation’s rich history of scientific contributions
Category: General
Inspire change in science
Bruce Alberts on fixing the broken academic career pipeline
From potential to policy
Integrated initiatives, creative collaboration and open objectives topped the agenda as EMBL and EMBO hosted a visit from Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation in April. We spoke to Commissioner Moedas to find out more
Swimming against the tide
Give EMBL alumnus Jochen Wittbrodt ten minutes of your time, and he’ll convince you just how much biologists have to gain from embracing the impossible, pursuing outlandish ideas, and living on the edge
Pathways: Community management
Scientific community manager and EMBL alumnus Aidan Budd explains the challenges and rewards of bringing together researchers with shared interests, values and goals
Bork lab peers gather
27 former Bork lab members joined Peer for a full-day get-together this summer
Admin ability
"Working in administration, perhaps the best you can hope for is that no one notices you are there!” Keith Williamson, EMBL’s ninth administrative director, often jokes
From the Archive: The Moon Dreamers
With the goal of telling the story of molecular biology firsthand, EMBL’s Archive is on the hunt for unique material significant to the Laboratory’s history: our new regular feature explores some of the highlights
Slovakian synergies
Researchers from EMBL and the Slovak Republic, which joined EMBL as prospect member state in 2014, convened at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) in Bratislava on 25 February to explore opportunities for further cooperation and collaboration
Close association
Few scientists have experienced EMBL from as many perspectives as the new Chair of EMBL’s Alumni Association, Gareth Griffiths