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In addition to his scientific publications, Dr. Thon is a regular contributor to University Affairs, the online publication of higher education in Canada. Read his latest pieces here.

Recent Articles

  • The art of grant writing: write, rewrite and write again
    by Sarah Ruediger on September 27, 2023 at 1:05 pm

    And don't forget the detailed budgeting and a looming submission deadline. The post The art of grant writing: write, rewrite and write again appeared first on University Affairs.

  • Breaking EDI barriers in science
    by Sarah Ruediger on February 16, 2023 at 3:00 pm

    Clear metrics are needed to evaluate the success of initiatives to remove inequities in the research enterprise. The post Breaking EDI barriers in science appeared first on University Affairs.

  • Sarah Ruediger joins the Black Hole team!
    by David Kent on February 8, 2023 at 2:25 pm

    The neuroscientist is gearing up to cover topics from open, team-based science to putting EDI to work in the field. The post Sarah Ruediger joins the Black Hole team! appeared first on University Affairs.

  • Why a PhD fast-track can be a bad idea
    by David Kent on October 12, 2022 at 3:01 pm

    Earning a doctorate earlier may sound attractive, but there’s value in completing a master’s degree first. The post Why a PhD fast-track can be a bad idea appeared first on University Affairs.

  • Sustainable science: the future of high-quality research
    by David Kent on September 27, 2022 at 1:45 pm

    The scientific community needs to talk about the sustainability implications of our research practices and start implementing approaches to minimize our professional carbon footprint. The post Sustainable science: the future of high-quality research appeared first on University Affairs.

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