We are surrounded by competition, from the inane to the highbrow. We love competition. The last three months alone have given us the gift of the Tour de France, the Euros, the Olympics, the Paralymics and Emma Raducanu at the
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Is competition good for us? by Professor Philip Calder
Getting back to face-to-face working by Lynn Kerridge
Since the easing of restrictions by the Government in July, I have noticed how many people are starting to be excited about and have been positive about the opportunity to meet up with colleagues and start working together again in
Read moreEngaging with the central university: my experiences of the ALPACA initiative by Professor Jon Strefford
In my first blog for Medically Speaking, I thought I would reflect on my experience of contributing to the ALPACA Initiative, a university major strategic programme initiated in October 2020. My aims are two-fold, to consider my recent experiences in
Read moreThe changing face of Enterprise by Professor Ying Cheong
变 (bian) 化 (hua) – is Mandarin for transformation or change. In recent years, Reproductive Medicine has undergone transformational change involving not only the business landscape but, the rapid introduction of innovative technology. Indeed, time-lapse embryo culture is now standard
Read moreWorking in partnership by Lynn Kerridge, Interim Director Wessex Institute
This is my first blog having only recently taken on the Interim Director of the Wessex Institute role following the departure of Matt Westmore. This is part time in additional to my role as Chief Executive Officer of the National
Read more“So long and thanks for all the fish…” by Professor John Holloway
It is inevitable that when coming to the end of something, you begin to reminisce and look back at what you have achieved. This is what I have been finding myself doing recently. When I wrote my last blog in
Read moreEnd of term message from the Dean of Medicine
Many of us will be about to embark on a much needed extended Easter break. We celebrated the submission of the REF return for the University on Tuesday, I want to personally thank John Holloway who has been working towards
Read morePersonal reflections on a difficult year by Professor Philip Calder
I write this, 12 months from when I sent an email message to my School informing them that our buildings would be closed from 5pm the following day and that they were to take home with them the things that
Read moreTime waits for no one by Professor Ying Cheong
There is a Chinese proverb, 时不待我 or time waits for no-one. Within a blink of an eye, a year in the era of Covid has passed. It is an experience that is remarkably difficult to describe in words. It was
Read moreInternationalisation at home by Dr Ruihua Hou, Associate Dean International
What an opportune time to be the Associate Dean International (Education). If ever there was a time for imagination and innovation, this is it. Thinking outside the box is one thing, getting out of the box during a global pandemic
Read moreReflecting on a year of change by Professor Salim Khakoo
It is now over a year since the pandemic began and like many individuals I have taken time to reflect on what has changed during the past year, and how they may affect our future work. This current blog presents
Read moreEnterprise is not about the money – by Professor Matt Westmore
Enterprise is not about the money. Let me say that again; enterprise activity – contract research, spin-outs, consultancy, service contracts, intellectual property and all that jazz – are not about the money. Yes – they involve generating income and often
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