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Category Archives: Research
Christmas Letters and Acronym Soup
It’s the time of year for writing those Chrismassy round robin letters – or rather it’s a week or two past it, but I am late as usual. I never write simply a single letter and copy it, but try … Continue reading
REF Nightmares
In a moment of frivolity I sketched out how a REF committee in a dysfunctional department might pan out. As chair of my own local REF committee, I am delighted to say my own experiences bear no relationship to this … Continue reading
Posted in Research
Tagged Department of Paintballing Studies, impact, Research Excellence Framework
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Engaging the Public, Citizen Science and Imperialism
Last weekend I made my first foray to Science Online or, as it is now called SpotOn, in London. It doesn’t matter that I still regard myself as a novice in the world of social media (and yes, the words … Continue reading
Posted in Communicating Science, History of Science, Research
Tagged Careers, Galaxy Zoon, Joseph Hooker, public engagement, SpotOn London
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To Begin at the Beginning
It seems obvious: any piece of writing should have a beginning, a middle and an end. But how often have I heard the lack of structure moaned about by those folk who have to read some prose, in particular supervisors … Continue reading
If You Want a Job Done….
.…ask a busy person is the usual way to complete the phrase. But although this may be wise for the person wanting the job done, it’s tough on those paragons who repeatedly get asked to take on new duties. Hence … Continue reading
Posted in Research, Science Culture
Tagged committee membership, professors, selfishness, workload model
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