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London university appoints controversial vice chancellor, conference acrobatics, and a flood (Rousse)

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Emerging from my slumbers to a soundtrack of the Radio 4 Today programme I was very surprised to hear mention of an external colleague’s name. The big news was that DW had been appointed vice chancellor of one of the … Continue reading →

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Illuminated underwear and time travel (Rousse)

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Texan DT organised a private disco as part of our tour to the US. With one exception all the girls were there (including ED, JW and NP). We missed SJ terribly, but appreciated that she needed to stay at home … Continue reading →

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Top toys for Christmas 2012 (Rousse)

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Dreamaticus

The hottest Christmas present this year was to be a new games console costing £180. It came preloaded with three exciting games. Unfortunately a design flaw meant that the whole device expired the moment that the three games had been … Continue reading →

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The Apprentice’s Natasha Scribbins vainly attempts to save Rousse from expenses claim hell

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Dreamaticus

The domed railway concourse was packed. I sat on a bench surrounded by a mixture of old friends from the University of Birmingham, as well as a couple of school friends. In conversation it emerged that KM (now KC) had … Continue reading →

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Mia Farrow generously shares Nicolas Cage and Jack Nicholson with Rousse

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Dreamaticus

I was having an affair with Nicolas Cage. The drawback was that I was sharing him with Mia Farrow. Then she swapped him for someone else and – lo and behold – I was now expected join her and fall … Continue reading →

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Mention of Elton John and exotic work trips sets off swoon (Rousse)

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Dreamaticus

When the policeman searched my Birmingham hotel room for weapons he found the bicycle chain slotted down the side of the bed. Surprisingly my claim of possible self-defence was accepted. The next day I set off for my meeting at … Continue reading →

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Beware iPhone e-mail reconnection charges and approaching traffic (Rousse)

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Although I was on holiday I couldn’t resist checking in on campus. Here I found a few close colleagues (DB, EH) taking a group of foreign staff and students out for lunch. Some walked to the restaurant, and others cycled. … Continue reading →

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Rousse runs and battles nepotism at the BBC

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Dreamaticus

I ran past the Scottish Parliament with old-timers EJ and LG even though neither was a current member of the running club. One no longer lived in Edinburgh and the other was heavily pregnant. ‘Why are you here?” I asked. … Continue reading →

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Diet Coke special delivery and explanations of evidence based practice (Rousse)

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Dreamaticus

I took a last minute decision to call into Tesco to stock up on supplies for my office. By the time I reached the till I had bought far more than I could carry, largely due to the purchase of … Continue reading →

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Postcards to Prince William, a rat in the office, and in-flight washing facilities (Rousse)

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Dreamaticus

When I said that I would join them just as soon as I finished addressing my postcards to the Palace most of the party shot me dirty looks. I didn’t care. They were just jealous that they – unlike me … Continue reading →

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