Tag: languages
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Speaking My Language: Taking time out to learn Chinese
In my last post I mentioned briefly that one of the things that's been taking up my time lately is learning Chinese. Back in October, I got the opportunity to take part in the AHRC 'Speaking My Language' programme. I've always had a keen interest in learning new languages and…
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Refinding Balance and #TinyChallenges
So it’s been a while since I last blogged! In fact my blog tells me that it has been exactly 71 days since my last post, which slightly ironically was all about the value and importance of blogging. Lots has happened in the past 71 days to account for…
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Should all PhD students learn a second language?
Photo by Judy van der Velden via Flickr, under a Creative Commons license. This week I want to ask whether all PhD students should learn a second language? Should this just be a core part of our PhD training or is it yet another thing to try to fit into…
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Happy New (Academic) Year!: Some Resolutions
I don't know about anyone else but having spent the vast majority of my life in education I've come to see the beginning of a new academic year with just as much significance as the 31st of December (and that's saying something being Scottish and therefore very fond of Hogmanay!…