Nature magazine covers (from left – 1929, 1949, 2004)

We invite you to a guest lecture of Dr. Magdalena Helmer, Senior Editor of Nature. Titled “Publishing in Nature”, it will provide invaluable insights and information to any researcher or student interested in publishing their work in the world’s most cited science journal.

When: 10.30, Dec 10

Where: MSM, Beijing -1

Abstract:  Nature was first published on 4 November 1869, in response to widespread popular interest in new scientific discoveries. From humble beginnings, it has evolved into a weekly, international publication that is currently listed as the world’s most highly cited interdisciplinary science journal. Find out about the editorial team and what it does to make Nature the journal it is today, about other scientific journals in the Nature Publishing Group, and about ongoing evolutions that change the face of science publication.

Guest Speaker: Magdalena Helmer, Senior Editor, Nature

Nature Editorial, Macmillan Bldg, 4-6 Crinan Street, London N1 9XW

Education

1986-1989:          Chemie Studium, Vordiplom,  Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Germany

1989-1991:          Marine & Atmospheric Chemistry, Ms.S.,  University of Florida, Miami, U.S.A.

1991-1996:          Environmental Sciences Ph.D, University of East Anglia, Norwich, U.K.

Appointments

1996-1996                            Research Assistant, University of East Anglia, Norwich, U.K.

1996-1999                            Assistant Editor, Nature, Macmillan Publishers Ltd., London, U.K.

1999- present                    Senior Editor, Nature, Macmillan Publishers Ltd, London, U.K.