It looks like we are coming out of lockdown, though the number of infections of the Delta variant are increasing in the UK. I have been staring at the number of hospital admissions data that, although they have gone up,
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COVID disparity around the world by Professor James Batchelor
Update from Dr Jane Wilkinson, Associate Dean for Education
This is a busy and stressful time for staff and students alike as we are in the midst of the exam period. Last year students sat formative exams and progressed regardless of the outcome. This year the exams are summative,
Read moreA lesson from our past … by Professor Philip Calder
As academics, learned societies are important to us. Most of us will be a member of at least one such society, while those with multiple interests may have membership of several. Their role is to promote a particular academic discipline.
Read moreDeveloping Transnational Education: a new opportunity? by Dr Ruihua Hou, Associate Dean International
We are all accustomed to international students on campus, but in recent years higher education institutions have developed different ways of delivering international education; instead of students travelling to the University, the University travels to them. Transnational Education (TNE) –
Read moreLearning from our strengths and successes by Professor Tim Underwood
I met with four of my personal academic tutees this week. They are the life-blood of medicine and the people who will be looking after me in the not-too-distant future. These medical students, the doctors of tomorrow, are hard-working, considered and
Read moreReflections on a career in clinical research by Professor Cyrus Cooper
I still recall the day in 1983, when I was told that my “chosen” research area was osteoporosis. I had completed my senior house officer rotation in medicine between the Royal South Hants Hospital, Lymington and Southampton General the month
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 more“Moving forward” by Jane Wilkinson, Associate Dean (Education), Faculty of Medicine
Many of us tell our children not to wish their lives away in their haste to get on with the next phase. However, I suspect we are all longing to get to the point when the restrictions of lockdown will
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
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