I’m an unethical investment, get me out of here!
I have to admit to being disappointed by my University’s stance on divestment. The story continues to murmur on a fortnight after the decision was announced. I actually tend to … Continue reading
Why being a professor is NOT like running a small business
This week, Professor Alice Gast, President of Imperial College, London, reiterated a tired old comparison between academics/professors and small business owners. In a proposition I have heard from many academics, … Continue reading
The Myth of the Meritocratic Grant System
On twitter I recently came across this petition against the University of Warwick. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ujllWzE6sHbb90EYyR9yaVoXhPiuqzbd9xN-FUg4eEs/viewform?c=0&w=1 Apparently the University of Warwick is “undertaking a series of redundancy exercises predicated on the notion … Continue reading
My 5 Secrets of Success
Originally posted on Win More Grants:
You will pay good money for books and workshops on how to be a success — in business, in life, in everything. For…
“Destroy awe for Authority…”
I used to deliver the opening lecture of a core course to our honours students. I thought it worthwhile to present some ideas on the role of tertiary education. I … Continue reading
If grant selection were random, could you tell?
Originally posted on Win More Grants:
(This post is based on an excerpt from one of the “Tips for Managers” sections in Win More Grants eBook available on Amazon for free,…
Six ways to better “followership” in academia
After my last blog entry espousing the benefits of “followership” in academia, a few people asked me to explain what followership actually entails. So, here are 6 things you might … Continue reading
Do academics need Followership Training?
How many academics does it take to change a light bulb? As many as you like, but they will do everything they can to resist the change. Many academics I … Continue reading
3 Things I Don’t Like About MOOCs
MOOCs (Massive Online Open Courses) are a wonderful start to a possible future where education is free to all. I support them fully. I may enrol on one. I may … Continue reading
Knowledge for knowledge’s sake: faith dogma
Last week the principal of Robert Gordon University criticised the notion of “knowledge for knowledge’s sake” in his blog. He points out that such a notion forms a key driver … Continue reading
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