Category Archives: University

Independence Day

Posted on 1st July 2017 by NomadWarMachine

Last year the place I work was restructured and my post as a learning technologist was made redundant. However, there was a post in the new structure with more responsibility and more money, which I applied for. So since January … Continue reading →

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The professional is always personal

Posted on 4th June 2017 by NomadWarMachine

O wad some Power the giftie gie us To see oursels as ithers see us! It wad frae mony a blunder free us, An’ foolish notion: What airs in dress an’ gait wad lea’e us, An’ ev’n devotion! To a … Continue reading →

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Help

Posted on 2nd June 2017 by NomadWarMachine

Help! I have to put together a website as part of my role of Good Practice Adviser. I’ve decided to begin by using the six categories that we are using for our CPD programme this year, and choose an image … Continue reading →

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The best decision I ever made

Posted on 18th May 2017 by NomadWarMachine

I had a training course off campus today, so all week I’ve been planning to use this as an opportunity to respond to Kim’s weekly photo challenge and take photos of the path I chose to walk along. As a bonus … Continue reading →

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How not to run a training course

Posted on 2nd February 2017 by NomadWarMachine

This week I’ve done a lot of knitting. Nothing new there, you’re probably thinking – but it’s been a lot, even by my standards. You see, this week, I have been on a training course – and the only positive thing … Continue reading →

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Looking closely

Posted on 11th September 2016 by NomadWarMachine

Kim’s photo challenge this week is to look closely, and – like Kim – I find that getting into the habit of carrying my camera with me is encouraging me to do just that. I’ve been fascinated (even maybe borderline … Continue reading →

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Around the University

Posted on 27th July 2016 by NomadWarMachine

It was dry again at lunchtime today so I slipped my camera in my pocket and headed out again. As I wandered through Professors’ Square I spied a crow hopping around. He obliged me by staying still just long enough … Continue reading →

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A Lunchtime Walk

Posted on 26th July 2016 by NomadWarMachine

It was dry at lunchtime today and I had my camera with me, so after eating I headed out to Kelvingrove Park for a walk. As I walked along by the river Kelvin I noticed how many flowers were in … Continue reading →

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Resourceful resources

Posted on 15th June 2016 by NomadWarMachine

OK  – fair warning – I am going to rant. I’m sick of Brexit and I’m not sleeping well so I’m not in the best of moods. But there’s something that’s bugging me, and on reflection I don’t think this is … Continue reading →

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Schwarmdummheit

Posted on 24th April 2016 by NomadWarMachine

I expect that, like me, you’re familiar with the wisdom of the crowd – but have you heard of it’s opposite? Until recently I hadn’t. Glancing through tweets the other day I came across this tweet from Ron: @sensor63 @jennymackness Ever heard … Continue reading →

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