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New priorities (why the coronavirus pandemic led to me quitting academia)

April 23, 2023 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment

You always feel better after throwing up, and that’s kind of where the world is right now.

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2021: TIR’s year in review

December 30, 2021December 30, 2021 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment

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A look back at our 6th record-breaking year, and a big thanks to all of you out there. Continue reading →

No more Brand-ing

October 21, 2021October 22, 2021 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment

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Detail from cover of “We’re going on a bear hunt” by Helen Oxenbury

Is it right to move your kids for the sake of your career? Continue reading →

In praise of the provinces

May 25, 2021 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment

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Artwork by Mark Palfreyman.

Provincial universities and institutions have far more going for them than many people realise. Continue reading →

Ruth Bader Ginsburg and equality

September 27, 2020October 6, 2020 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 2 Comments

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“RBG 1933-2020” by Mark Palfreyman

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, died last week of cancer aged 87. Continue reading →

Self-isolation…with kids.

March 25, 2020May 2, 2020 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment

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Artist: Carolin Wedel. Like the image? Visit the ScillustrationsShop for more.

TIR shares the stories of scientist parents coping with self-isolation. Continue reading →

Back to school, back to work

January 19, 2020 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment

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For many, the weekend (TFI Friday!) and seasonal holidays (“Autoresponse: your e-mail will not be answered”) are a blessed respite from the grind of work. For working parents however, they signal the shift from part-time to full-time childcare. Continue reading →

One thing at a time

September 12, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment

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Detail from Jan Steen “The dissolute household”.

Paradoxically, having kids can be a great way of learning to deal with overstress.  Continue reading →

Time to grow

June 27, 2019June 29, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 5 Comments

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Like the image? Click HERE for more of Oliver’s artwork.

As scientists, the most important thing we can give our children is our time. Continue reading →

Kids and Kardashians

April 18, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment

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Starting a family is something that’s often presented as a risk in career terms. In fact, it may actually turn you into a better risk-taker. Continue reading →

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