Monthly Archives: May 2011

I’ve been IMAXed

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Gill Kirkup

I’ve been a fan of 3D movies since the release of Beowulf in 2007. In a 3D cinema I become a happy member of the Society of the Spectacle. I have enjoyed really rubbish movies – which I won’t name … Continue reading →

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Do independent open access journals stand a chance of survival?

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Gill Kirkup

I am  involved with two different open access, online, academic journals. Both of which were started here at the Open University, both of which have had minimal financial resources and both of which depend on the commitment of academics to … Continue reading →

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First the ‘Mancession’ – now the ‘Mancovery’

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Gill Kirkup

18 months ago when we were deep in the recession I was analysing ONS employment data and along with everyone else, and agreeing that we were seeing a ‘Mancession’ men:  were losing jobs much faster than women [ in both … Continue reading →

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Empathy computing

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Gill Kirkup

One of the notable things about the recent assassination of Osama bin Laden was that President Obama, we are told, watched the event live via a webcam attached to one of the soldiers carrying out the mission. My immediate thought … Continue reading →

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