What’s it about? My Geographies of Enthusiasm 3rd year undergraduate module so far…
Whilst the module handbook exists complete with references, I am writing the module week by week. So far, the first four weeks have played out as follows…
Citizen Science Motivations Survey
At last a blog post to let you know about a quick 10 minute survey I have created with Alison Dyke (York) and Glyn Everett (UWE) on motivations around citizen science. Citizen science is now an established means of collecting, analysing and responding to data about the natural environment. However, in order to fulfil its…
The challenge of saying ‘no’ to academic requests
Originally posted on Progressive Geographies:
Last year Rob Kitchin had a short post on his blog ‘The View from the Blue House’: Over the past couple of years I’ve been getting more and more invites to do work that extends beyond my usual day to day work. This last week has bought it home to me…
Secret diary of an Athena SWAN lead (re-blogged)
Brick Walls: Diary of a SAGES Athena SWAN Lead by Hilary Geoghegan Posted on June 19, 2015by louisejones here: http://blogs.reading.ac.uk/sages-advice-fieldwork-gender-careers/2015/06/19/brick-walls-diary-of-a-sages-athena-swan-lead-by-hilary-geoghegan/ Wednesday 10th June I receive a forwarded email from a SAGES colleague with a link to a Guardian article “Nobel scientist, Tim Hunt: female scientists cause trouble for men in labs”. It was accompanied by the message ‘sigh!’ http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/jun/10/nobel-scientist-tim-hunt-female-scientists-cause-trouble-for-men-in-labs …
Perspectives on Gender and Fieldwork Conference: some reflections by Hilary Geoghega
Reblogged from SAGE(S) Advice: Fieldwork, Gender & Careers Posted on May 29, 2015by louisejones On 29th April 2015, 50 academics, researchers, students and invited guests of the School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science gathered to share their experiences and perspectives on the theme of ‘Gender and Fieldwork’. Fieldwork can be broadly defined as the work we do…
Lecturer to do list…
The small things that make up ‘academic life’… Sort out VAT on expense claim Organise marking for seminar reviews Review two papers Organise interview transcription Sort out consultancy claim Book student to improve wordpress site Re-draft sections of Athena SWAN application Re-draft paper revisions with co-authors Write dept blogpost Send out email about dissertation prize…
Clearing my mind with plants
It’s been a busy 2015 and today I just needed an hour or two to clear my mind and refresh my thinking on what needs to happen before the end of term. I decided getting outside and doing some gardening might be the answer – getting a planty perspective (see work by Atchison and Head…
Citizen Science Event (for social scientists) in May
Following a superb meeting on citizen science last week – here are a couple of events you might be interested in… British Ecological Society Citizen Science special interest group’s events in May The two events are quite different in structure and purpose – but both linked to citizen science (obviously!). Feel free to come along…
Be yourself, not an imposter: on conferences and public-speaking
Risk is both motivating and paralyzing. On the one hand taking risks can move us forward as researchers, advancing our knowledge of the world. On the other hand the before, after and moment of risk-taking can stop us in our tracks, unable to move, respond or get on with life. I’ve experienced both of these…
How do you remain enthusiastic?
Earlier this week, I got this email: Do you mind me asking – how do you find the confidence/enthusiasm to keep working when people around you don’t necessarily support/encourage you? How did you find that inner confidence to go for it? I was flattered and shocked. On the one hand, it is great to be…
5 signs you might be addicted to academia
I completed my lecture-based teaching last term so I could throw myself into reading, writing, re-drafting this term. My name is Hilary and I think I’m addicted to academia. I was eating, drinking and sleeping ideas, references and cross-disciplinary inspiration. I’ve identified 5 signs you might be addicted to academia: 1. You wake up and…
The Culture of Enthusiasm 