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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Is this an Insoluble Problem?
Previous posts by fellow OT blogger Jenny Rohn (here and here) and me (here) about fellowship funding have sparked a lot of debate and interest. With the report that Science is Vital has just produced for David Willetts described in … Continue reading
Posted in Careers, Science Culture, Science Funding
Tagged David Willetts, fairness, fellowships, postdocs, Science is Vital
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To Whom I Give My Vote of Thanks
Today is Ada Lovelace Day, a day when we are asked to celebrate the women who have inspired us in our scientific lives. I have to admit that ‘famous’ women such as Marie Curie or Rosalind Franklin have no part … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Women in Science
Tagged Ada Lovelace, Camden School for Girls, inspiration, physics, teachers
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Balmy Beginnings, But What Comes Next?
Cambridge – like much of the country – was bathed in sunshine, hot sunshine this weekend. It was that weekend when our roads are cluttered up by cars full of suitcases, assorted bulging bags and guitar cases, and with bikes … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Tagged Freshers, HE White Paper, University Council, University of Cambridge
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