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Monthly Archives: November 2008
Applying online? Keep safe!
My university has recently issued us lecturers with some guidance to pass on to third year undergraduates and postgraduates on the dangers of applying for jobs online. I thought the words of advice they offer on how to protect yourself … Read More
Credit crunch: the impact on Higher Education?
Talk of the financial crisis is difficult to avoid: on both sides of the Atlantic those in banking, law and related sectors are beginning to feel the pinch. But what impact could the credit crunch, recession and general economic implosion … Read More
Another day in the life….
A few weeks ago I posted a blog entry about what working day when I travel up to Manchester to teach my students. In contrast, half my week is spent working from home, and so I thought I’d describe to … Read More
Academic buzzword no. 1 : skills!
This week I have been thinking about the structure and content of my undergraduate courses because as a department we are mulling over ideas about where to go in the future. As much as it disappoints me, 99.9% of my … Read More


