Author Archives: stuartelden

Wu Ming recording of British Library talk

Posted on January 7, 2011 by stuartelden

Two of the Wu Ming collective spoke at the British Library in October. The audio recordings can be found here. Some very interesting reflections, especially on collaborative writing.

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Administrative competence

Posted on January 6, 2011 by stuartelden

While dealing with other people’s incompetence, and not feeling at all well, I have been trying to get back on top of the journal work. Taking time off, even over the Christmas/New Year period, always results in a lot of … Continue reading →

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Administrative incompetence

Posted on January 6, 2011 by stuartelden

Moving back into the flat in York, closely followed by a holiday has led to a whole range of problems… First, the phone company disconnected the phoneline when our tenants moved out, despite explicit requests to the contrary and their … Continue reading →

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About Lord Browne

Posted on January 5, 2011 by stuartelden

He chaired the team that wrote the report on the future of British Higher Education, which the coalition government are part implementing… This site claims to tell us who he is. http://aboutlordbrowne.com/

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Why Publish Journal Articles?

Posted on January 5, 2011 by stuartelden

Thom Brooks offers some answers here (via Leiter Reports). He suggests three answers to why we publish – 1. Journal articles as a seal of approval 2. Journal articles as an academic job qualification 3. Journal articles as academic brand awareness … Continue reading →

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Holiday reading

Posted on January 4, 2011 by stuartelden

I don’t read novels nearly as much as I should, partly due to a lack of time, and also because  spending my time reading so much for work doesn’t exactly make reading a very relaxing break from it. But holidays … Continue reading →

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Four out of six

Posted on January 4, 2011 by stuartelden

I should have noted in the earlier message that these were not just any six references, but included three or four of the most problematic in the book, which I’d not left to last through choice or neglect, but because … Continue reading →

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British Library references

Posted on January 4, 2011 by stuartelden

Back in one of my favourite places – the British Library rare books room. I’m spending a day here trying to wrap up the final few references to things I can’t easily get in other libraries. The references are to … Continue reading →

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Society and Space co-editors

Posted on January 4, 2011 by stuartelden

I am delighted to announce that Society and Space has appointed three new co-editors. They are Peter Gratton (Professor of Philosophy, University of San Diego), Maia Green (Professor of Social Anthropology, University of Manchester) and Jane Jacobs (Professor of Cultural … Continue reading →

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Australia

Posted on January 3, 2011 by stuartelden

I’ll be in Australia between 19 February and 15 May this year, as a visiting fellow at the Humanities Research Centre at the Australian National University. I will be spending a few days in Singapore on the way and Hong … Continue reading →

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