Slow science has emerged as a critical response to rising academic productivity demands, increasing academic burnout, and growing concerns about PhD depression within contemporary universities. This article addresses the question what is slow science by situating it within broader debates on sustainable research, responsible research, and the structural pressures of fast academia. Drawing on critical perspectives on fast academia, the text examines how acceleration, metric-driven evaluation, and permanent availability shape scientific practice and undermine reflection in scientific practice. The article argues that slow science is not a rejection of excellence or rigor, but an alternative to academic overwork that seeks to reclaim time in academia as a necessary condition for high-quality knowledge production. By emphasizing sustainable science practices and mindful approaches in research, slow science offers practical and ethical pathways toward more sustainable research cultures. The...
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