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Since I retired from academic life I have been doing some writing, the products of which have been no less than three books, two of which are on sale to raise money for charity. Those books are my first efforts at fiction and I have decided to make them available to buy in order to…
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I grew up on the edge of the Bedfordshire town of Luton and when I left school went to university to study Biochemistry with Microbiology. Once in the university system, I never left. The next 37 years were spent working in institutions across England, eventually being awarded a personal Chair in Human Nutrition at the…
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What is salami slicing? Being an academic researcher is a challenging job. On the positive side there is the sheer joy of doing the research and making novel discoveries. Pulling together data that might change the worldview on a particular subject, or which improves clinical practice or outcomes is exhilarating. On the negative side academics…
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Academic life isn’t a typical nine-to-five; it’s a calling akin to healthcare or priesthood. The job is relentless, often leaving academics stressed, sick, or strained in relationships. Despite its challenges, academia offers unparalleled freedom; academics have autonomy over their research and teaching. However, this autonomy can lead to laxity in tasks like administration. Pay is…
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The joy of research discovery and collaboration is unparalleled in academia, but recent years have seen challenges. Teaching demands, administrative burdens, and family commitments often sideline research. Publishing and funding battles add pressure; acceptance rates plummet as submissions soar. Conferences, once enjoyable, now strain work-life balance. Teaching, while rewarding, is overshadowed by administrative tasks and…
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The first installment of a three-part blog delves into the author’s personal perspective on academia in the UK. It addresses the increasing trend of individuals leaving academia for other career paths and the emergence of businesses aiding this transition. The blog aims to shed light on the realities of academic life in various British universities,…
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This blog site was the original home of my blog on How to Write. This was a feature I developed to help early career researchers and PhD students approach the difficult task of converting their data into a publishable article that can then navigate the tortuous path to publication in a peer reviewed journal. Since…
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Today was my final day working for the University of Nottingham. The last meeting has finished; the last email sent. I am now officially retired! I have had a good career, with lots of high spots and a few lows along the way. Thank you to all of the colleagues who have been so good…
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I will shortly be retiring from my role at the University of Nottingham, and not long after that I will hand over the reins of JHND Editorship to Lauren Ball. All of this means that this website will also be coming to an end, with no further posts, articles and links. That doesn’t mean that…
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Applications are invited for the position of Editor-in-Chief Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Position Description Editorial Evaluation and Peer-Review Ambassador of JHND Workload and Honorarium Apply To Martin Tilly (mtilly@wiley.com) by 31st July 2023 with a CV and accompanying letter which outlines your suitability for the role.
Life After Academia 