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Deprogramming academia

April 17, 2025 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 3 Comments

Why is it that I still feel so much guilt about leaving academia?

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Look after one another

March 28, 2025 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment

Done properly, mentoring engenders a lifetime commitment – on both sides.

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Couple power

July 29, 2024 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 2 Comments

In the run-up to my decision to leave academia, I had one huge asset: my wife’s career.

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Protect your head

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment

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Artwork by Mark Palfreyman

Rugby and motorsport are taking head trauma seriously – will science do the same? Continue reading →

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