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No toast for Mr. Coast,
Man it makes crumbs
And hurts his gums...

Strange relationship with my supervisor
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Get a group supervision and see if he's swayed by authority.

How come Martin Amis has been made a professor?
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Perhaps someone should email this forum link to his agent so Amis can join in!

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Does Chris Rolin, ski?

How come Martin Amis has been made a professor?
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No, unfortunately it will not change. The reality is that research is inextricably linked to funding.

How come Martin Amis has been made a professor?
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You may not be familiar with the RAE in which universities, such as Manchester, will get a higher rating with someone of Amis's stature on their books.

How come Martin Amis has been made a professor?
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Your quote "Creative writing is hardly a research discipline" is astonishingly short-sighted.

I vehemently disagree. What about researchers working in creative fields such as drama, music, visual arts, poetry... Would you dismiss them and their work?

How does the PHD unfold?
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I suspect s/he is just nosey - like the rest of us.

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Question: Does the coastman live by the coast?

Last on to post on this thread wins
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So?

The Apprentice Last Night
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It is a television show remember. They are people who have ulterior motives and very little integrity. I wouldn't like to work with them.

How old were you - starting the phd?
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I got my PhD at 21.

How does the PHD unfold?
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6th year - end of max. registration period. PhD still not finished.

The Apprentice Last Night
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You're right, Lucinda didn't!

Can I criticize my supervisor as she is criticizing me for some things that are not my fault?
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Supervisors also go through 'supervision training' and have annual appraisals. Such opportunities might allow her to reflect on her work.