Networking or Inbox Noise?
Sending your application directly to a potential supervisor may seem like a good networking strategy, but whether it helps often depends on whether there is a genuine reason to make contact.
"You are your own best postdoc."
What I learned during the establishment phase of a small research group
Finding Your Path by Trying
Science moves forward through curiosity, experiments, and detours — and so do scientific careers.
Progress, Not Perfection
How a Swedish presentation reminded me that growth happens when we dare to be vulnerable and move long‑term goals into the present.
Sharing Experiences, Building Together
Academia needs honest, realistic conversations—because while challenges are real, preparation, openness, and great people make the journey meaningful.
Clear Communication: Building Trust and Preventing Misunderstandings
Clear communication starts with conversation and ends with documentation—creating transparency, trust, and adaptability as teams grow.
Stepping Into Infection Biology with FAST
Expanding the FAST platform from yeast to infection biology—ready for new challenges and collaborations.
A Week of Science, Screens, and Gratitude
Largest FAST screen launched and presented to Kempestiftelserna and Umeå University – a milestone made possible by their support.
Zoom “Magic” and Proteostasis Vibes
A Zoom lecture turned into a playful and inspiring experience where I became my own laser pointer and connected with students in a relaxed, interactive way.
Introducing FAST – Our Flexible Ageing Screening Technology
FAST is our newly established, high-throughput screening platform for ageing research — a powerful, evolving system built from the ground up to explore biological complexity with precision, creativity, and scale.
Time Management in the Lab: Planning for Progress, Not Panic
A PhD is demanding — emotionally, intellectually, and logistically. In our lab, we believe that thoughtful time planning isn’t just helpful, it’s essential to protect well-being and make meaningful progress.
Why I Supervise: Challenging with Care, Learning Together
I supervise because I want students to grow—not just academically, but personally—and every student teaches me something new in return.
Dealing with Negativity When Sharing Ideas
Sharing ideas like academic kindness invites meaningful dialogue, but also exposes us to negativity—so I choose to focus on the positive, reflect on critique, and continue the conversation with respect.
How We Celebrate Wins in the Lab
Celebrating every milestone—big or small—is essential in science, where progress often comes through persistence and patience.
A Motivation Letter That Stands Out
A strong motivation letter is your one chance to stand out — it should be clear, concise, tailored to the position
Terminens Ros: Celebrating Teaching Success
I am honored to receive the "Terminens Ros" award from the Biomedicine students at Umeå University, marking a significant milestone in my teaching journey and motivating me to continue improving and inspiring my students.
Keynote talk “Academic kindness”
I was thrilled to discuss academic kindness at our Department Retreat, sharing personal experiences and receiving overwhelming support from colleagues committed to fostering a kinder academic environment.
Academic Kindness in Action
Support, presence, celebration. Even when it's busy. Especially when it's busy.
What Is Academic Kindness—and Why Does It Matter to Me?
In light of Mental Health Awareness Week (starting May 19), I’ve been reflecting more deeply on what academic kindness really looks like in day-to-day practice.
