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Monthly Archives: January 2010
Social networking: a new idea!
Many lecturers have real problems with the idea of integrating social networking into their teaching because of its association with leisure activities (think of what the majority of us do on Facebook: it certainly isn’t professional networking!). A new site … Read More
Tagged: social networking, student experience
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University funding crisis: what does it mean for you?
Universities are buzzing with rumours about the future, and sadly, most of them are negative. Many academics believe that whoever wins the next election will introduce huge budget cuts and changes to the way th students pay for their education … Read More
Permanent versus temporary lecturers
The academic workplace has changed drastically in 50 years with far fewer permanent positions available and increasing reliance of temporary and part time staff. This might all change again with the forthcoming funding crisis, but what does it mean for … Read More
Job Hunting New Year's Resolutions!
Happy New Year! I wonder what 2010 has to offer for the job hunters and career builders among us? Every financial prediction for the university sector in the UK is woeful, so this is a worrying time for all, even … Read More


