Category Archives: conference questions

academics behaving badly – calling out the Cleverclogs

Posted on April 30, 2018 by pat thomson

Continuing the occasional series on bad academic behaviour. The Drs Cleverclog are well known in academic circles. A very large extended family of know-it-alls. At least one of them makes their presence known at every conference, meeting and large academic … Continue reading →

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viva? conference presentation? it’s all about the ‘improv’

Posted on August 24, 2017 by pat thomson

So it’s one of those academic occasions when you have to present yourself and your work – to people who are there to judge you. Think the viva. The interview panel. The first encounter with a new class. The conference … Continue reading →

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conference blog – dealing with ‘post paper’ questions

Posted on September 24, 2014 by pat thomson

I like lippiness. When I was a teacher I liked the lippy kids the most. They had a bit of spark and energy. They were often smart and funny. And of course I’ve been more than a bit lippy myself … Continue reading →