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Monthly Archives: January 2009
The Pitfalls of Publishing!
This week I have been getting a book ready for publication. The book contains eleven conference papers presented by eleven different authors so managing this project is difficult. I have to juggle my needs and desires with those of my … Read More
Teaching practice: should we use DVDs in class?
Having written about research last week, I thought I’d use today’s blog entry to discuss something in teaching that has been causing me concern for a while: the use of DVDs or videos . It’s something we do fairly often … Read More
Funding: the never-ending search
One of my academic new year’s resolutions is to devote more time to trying to find external funding for my research projects. We don’t have a sabbatical system at my university, so consequently if I want to take time off … Read More
Happy New Year…and RAE thoughts!
I hope you have been able to recharge your batteries over the Christmas break and now feel ready to tackle 2009 and all that it may bring. Perhaps one new year’s resolution might be to dedicate more time to career … Read More


