This edition of Laboratory News provides an in-depth look at the people, skills and real-world challenges shaping modern science. This issue focuses on the importance of effective communication and strong leadership in maintaining public trust and scientific standards, while also exploring how innovation is supporting critical areas such as disease prevention and laboratory safety. It brings together perspectives on training, research excellence and technological advancement, offering insight into how laboratories are delivering impact beyond the bench.
Inside this issue:
Science communication and public engagement
The importance of effectively communicating science to wider audiences to maintain trust and support, with insight from the Royal Institution.
Training the next generation of scientific leaders
A look at the competitive nature of Principal Investigator training and its role in upholding research standards.
Breakthroughs in catalysis research
How an RAE prizewinner’s work with gold has led to pioneering advances in catalytic science.
Zoonotic disease and global health initiatives
Insight from an international vaccine consortium on tackling diseases that impact both lives and livelihoods.
Laboratory safety and Covid-19 research
How improved alarm systems played a critical role in protecting Oxford’s Covid-19 research environments.
Cleanroom technology and data accuracy
Exploring how advances in microchip technology are enhancing sensor data quality for cleanroom certification.
