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So You Think You Can’t?

As a professor of English, Bob Blaisdell sympathizes with his students when they struggle with writing assignments. But it's nothing compared to the truckloads of pity he feels for himself when trying to learn to dance.

Unfriending Friends

Being a minority of any kind in academe can be difficult, writes Manya Whitaker. But you can be much happier if you don't force relationships with people whom you are not naturally inclined to befriend.

Friday Fragments

Beyond the "drowning bunnies" quote; learning from an interview question; getting ready for the blizzard.

Being Elite Without Becoming Elitist

Advice for staying grounded once you receive your Ph.D.

Social Media, Talking and Meetings

Does tweeting, blogging, commenting, and posting make us more likely to talk less and listen more at work?

Networking for Nerds

Help me dream up an assignment that asks students to uncover the working communication channels scholars and other professionals use.

Director of Digital Engagement

Change agent needed at the University of Lincoln