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Category Archives: Science Culture
Climbing the Ladder
It has been a while since I wrote about the challenges facing those setting out on the academic ladder. Those who, having got past their PhD viva are now starting to progress through the ranks of an Early Career Researcher … Continue reading
Where’s an Industrial Policy When You Want One?
A little while ago I had the pleasure of hosting the visit of Chukka Umunna (Shadow Business Minister) to the University of Cambridge to discuss the UK’s industrial strategy or, perhaps more accurately, its lack thereof. Over a sandwich lunch … Continue reading
Posted in Science Culture, Science Funding
Tagged Chuka Umunna, industry, policy, Richard Jones
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Courage, Inadequacy and Taking the Plunge
It’s almost two years since I wrote about the dangers of looking at people you respect through rose-tinted glasses. That post was prompted by a relatively junior scientist losing their nerve after they had directly challenged something I’d said and … Continue reading
Posted in Science Culture, Women in Science
Tagged confidence, Impostor syndrome, Mrs Moneypenny
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The Ghost of Oneself on the Web
Comedians complain about it, so I don’t see why I shouldn’t too. They complain because U-tube, iPlayer etc mean that their jokes can’t be repeatedly recycled the way they were in the good old days. Once they’ve told one that’s … Continue reading
Posted in Communicating Science, Science Culture
Tagged accuracy, biography, seminars, Uta Frith
5 Comments
