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"We believe that we have developed a set of innovative strategies that will enable us to produce long-term dramatic results."

The current Mosaic programme has put the issue of ethnic minorities at the top of the universities' agendas.

"The fact that I was one of the few ethnic minorities at BCM, as well as the only woman actively participating as a graduate student in my program, meant I was unique."

"The job market for clinical researchers is going to be a buyer's market in the next 10 years. You can expect a very cordial response from any decent organisation you send your CV to!"

As a person responsible for communicating science faithfully across language and culture, you have to learn to live with uncertainty.

"The failure to diversify the faculties and student populations in most earth and space science departments suggests that there may be prohibitive barriers, inappropriate pedagogical practices, or insensitive policies that make the academic environment unattractive to underrepresented groups."

"Working in another country, especially in a scientific lab, is a personal enrichment in itself."

"We are always on the lookout for people with project management skills." --Jochen Knolle

Ignorance is no defense.

"The most substantial criticism is expressed within the researchers' own ranks."

What a difference some data make.

"As Carl Hodges goes back to Eritrea to tend his shrimps, it is clear that he has left a lasting impression on the 120 delegates in Bonn."

Just as you analyze research results to decide what the next experiment will be, you can use data about yourself to make choices about your career path.

To learn my new trade, I took a 12-month course in journal editing.

"To my delight, and relief, I discovered that a career in forensic science is highly rewarding personally and challenging intellectually."