New category for books 18 Nov 200718 Sep 2017 You may have spotted that I have created a new category called, expressively, “Book”. This is primarily for when I review books, which I am going to do more, but also when a book raises issues I want to comment on, or just mock. I’ve gone back and added this tag to a few posts from the past, so see if it helps. You can access the categories via the Archives page. Administrative Book
Administrative Ronin Institute for masterless scholars 6 Jan 20136 Jan 2013 As readers may know, I, along with a great many other researchers, have no permanent position, making do with casual work to get by. This is an increasing problem around the world as educational institutions transition from being a public good to a service provider to government and economic goals…. Read More
Administrative Australian Easter bits 9 Apr 2009 A young gorilla escaped from his enclosure at the Melbourne Zoo last night and wandered about for 20 minutes while craven visitors hid out. I would have sat and waited for him to introduce himself. And paid good money for the chance. A moron by the name of Cardinal George… Read More
Administrative Wilkins in foreign climes 27 Feb 2008 Well, actually the weather in Tempe, Arizona, seems to be very much like the weather here in Brisbane, but that’s where I’m going. For a couple of weeks. Also in Salt Lake City. So blogging shall be sparse unless I get inspired at the Systematics and Biodiversity workshop, as I… Read More