One of the joys of academic life (in my field anyway) is that I get to travel the world and work at the same time. And because the travel is not high pressure and regular, I can really appreciate the experience, unlike those in sales who are on the road constantly. So, how do you get the most out of your research trip?
Archive for the ‘Research’ Category
Planning a research trip
Monday, March 15th, 2010Departmental research culture: how’s yours?
Monday, March 1st, 2010This week a good friend of mine, Dr Angela McShane of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, is coming to my department to give a paper to our newly inaugurated Textual and Visual Cultures Seminar. This is just a small part of our attempts to develop a stronger research culture in the department. So how much is your department doing and what more could you do?
The virtues of planning ahead!
Monday, February 1st, 2010This week I have been working on my career plan for the next year, five years and ten years! This might sound a pointless exercise but I have been thinking about how useful this is and would recommend it to all, whether you’re just starting out in your career or are more established.
Job Hunting New Year’s Resolutions!
Monday, January 4th, 2010Happy 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 those who have seemingly secure, permanent positions. But on a positive note, what can we all do to make sure that we build exciting and rewarding careers in the next 12 months?
Last week of term!
Monday, December 14th, 2009Although some of you may have finished term already, we have one more week to go at MMU but the end is in sight. A collective sigh of relief echoes round the corridors of our building as we look forward to a 3 week break over Christmas. So, what should academics be getting up to over the holiday period?
