Category Archives: Domains

Confessions of a rookie reviewer

I recently wrote about rookie mistakes I made preparing my first submission to an academic journal. A learning experience certainly, and with any luck my paper won’t get an outright rejection since I put quite a bit of effort into selecting the journal in question. Only time will tell. A couple of weeks later I wasContinue reading “Confessions of a rookie reviewer”

The joy of cake…

I’ve heard in the past that August is considered a slow month and I think of it in terms of news bulletins that are shorter than usual, often with content to fill in the gaps that would not usually be considered newsworthy. August 2020 seems neverending and it didn’t start well given that the firstContinue reading “The joy of cake…”

Confessions of a rookie researcher

Anyone who knows my professional work, either in project management or in teaching and learning, appreciates that I’m a stickler for detail, i’s dotted, t’s crossed, and everything in between. I consider myself to be organisation personified. For this journal article I’m working on, based on a PhD module paper, I read the instructions forContinue reading “Confessions of a rookie researcher”

Lessons from my students – Spring 2020

Spring 2020 has not been a normal time for anyone and we have all been affected one way or another by the global pandemic known as Covid-19. I lost half my small group of research students as circumstances deprioritised their research studies and they deferred to this summer. 

Reflective learning, reflective practice – what else but a reflection!

I’ve been reflecting quite a bit these past few weeks, both personally and professionally. This month’s post marks the three year anniversary of launching my reflective journal, which has since evolved into my learning portfolio. I wonder if in three years time I will be reflecting on my PhD viva? Only time will tell.