What Oxford taught me about posh people

Re:What Oxford taught me about posh people by kowlo on Tuesday June 01, 2021 @05:48AM (#27352322)

This contributed to my departure from academia (UK professor). The majority of students didn't care, the staff cared even less, and senior management just wanted bums on seats.

Gaining a position in academia is something that takes a lot of time, so the disappointment is still with me.

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Re:What Oxford taught me about posh people by pbhjpbhj on Tuesday June 01, 2021 @07:25AM (#27352947)

May I ask in what field you were working and what your occupation is now?

I'm curious if you can be a professor after the old model, before structured academia, find those willing to learn and do research and continue your passion without the encumbrances (and benefits) of a Uni. That probably depends on your subject area.

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Re:What Oxford taught me about posh people by kowlo on Tuesday June 01, 2021 @11:02AM (#27355419)

Sure - Computer Science, and now a consultant!

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Re:What Oxford taught me about posh people by pbhjpbhj on Tuesday June 01, 2021 @11:16AM (#27355685)

So, do you get your fix of mentoring/teaching/research through that; it perhaps through FOSS involvement or ...? Not suggesting you have to, just your comment suggested that was/is your passion.

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Re:What Oxford taught me about posh people by kowlo on Tuesday June 01, 2021 @11:20AM (#27355782)

A few things!

- peer-review for journals and conferences

- a fellowship and guest lectures

- collaborating with my previous co-authors in my own time

- publishing educational content

and you're right, it is something I'm passionate about. The list above is my attempt to stay involved, but I'm not sure how that will work out long term. Hopefully I will find something sustainable.

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