Category Archives: performativity

on being lazy

Posted on January 31, 2022 by pat thomson

I’ve been meaning to write this post all week. But I’ve not done so. And here I am on Sunday morning with the prospect of not having anything to publish, for the first time ever. I’ve sat at my desk … Continue reading →

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of publications past, present and future

Posted on October 26, 2020 by pat thomson

 Look, just blame this bit of silliness on working at home since March. And a bit of clickbait from the Times Higher ( paywalled, but you can see the headline)  (cough) I know you’re there. Turn on the microphone. And the camera. … Continue reading →

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academic travel story – on getting un-jammed

Posted on June 13, 2013 by pat thomson

I’ve just been on a week’s leave in the south of France. Well yes, poor me eh. Anyway before we get into a discussion of whether this was a good or bad time to go or be away, Ill just … Continue reading →

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