Monthly Archives: June 2012

Visitation

Posted on 30 June 2012 by Henry Gee

In which we document and celebrate the visit to the Maison des Girrafes of fellow Occam’s-Typist Dr S. S. of Cambridge, earlier today. Dr S. S.

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R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Posted on 30 June 2012 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I was relieved to receive this email, because I’ve heard that disrespectful interns make terrible colleagues. In other news, I have somehow managed to create enough space in my brain to have ideas for blog posts again! Unfortunately, I still … Continue reading →

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A real education in astrobiology

Posted on 30 June 2012 by Steve Caplan

Another summer. More exciting and educational science camps! This year my 10 year old son is again partaking in the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s “Aim for the Stars” series of summer camps, with exciting weekly topics ranging from robotics, … Continue reading →

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Writing the Wrong Stuff

Posted on 29 June 2012 by Athene Donald

Previously on my blog I have discussed both the challenges of writing for different audiences and the difficulties for students to get on top of thesis writing with little prior experience to help.  I have written from the point of … Continue reading →

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In which I am not worthy

Posted on 27 June 2012 by Jennifer Rohn

I am still pinching myself. The good folks from the Edinburgh Book Festival have invited me to get up on stage with one of my favorite authors, Neal Stephenson, to discuss the importance of science fiction on science fact. The … Continue reading →

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Real Women, Real Success Stories

Posted on 27 June 2012 by Athene Donald

I am not in the habit of reposting posts, but the timing of events means that  it seems to be timely on this occasion . Last week we had the furore around the EU’s extraordinarily ill-judged video for their website … Continue reading →

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Finch Report: the question of costs

Posted on 27 June 2012 by Stephen

Last week, having quickly digested the executive summary of the Finch Report on open access (OA), I told you it was complicated. I’ve now read the report in its entirety, along with a large swathes of blogospheric commentary. I’m still decidedly of the view … Continue reading →

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Today’s quiz: explain the obscure site

Posted on 26 June 2012 by Bob O'H

Can anyone tell me what is probably so famous about this site, in Essex? The bit of historical interest is next to the houseboat in the centre of the image. View Larger Map If you’re on twitter, or have read … Continue reading →

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Do you remember the first time?

Posted on 25 June 2012 by rpg

It is a thing of beauty. That should be enough.

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Talkin’ ’bout my PhD-work

Posted on 25 June 2012 by Erika Cule

Smashing up your equipment on stage (as done by Pete Townshend) is one way to make your performance memorable, but may not be recommended for academic presentations. For many (most?) PhD students, there comes a time when they must present … Continue reading →

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