When you think of “research”, bullying and fear are unlikely to be the first words that come to mind. But, that’s exactly what’s going on behind the scenes. Due to the hierarchical and cutthroat nature of research, many younger researchers are vulnerable to harassment of all kinds from their supervisors; senior researchers are vital connections and future references that can make or break an aspiring researcher’s career, so those harassed tend to keep quiet to preserve their future in academia. Read full article here
