I've just stumbled on a thing called "PubHD" in which PhD students explain their research in 10 minutes. This is a splendid idea. I've just heard from an ex-lawyer philosopher who's taught us about group privacy, including why I shouldn't tweet a photo of this...
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Replying to @edwinbrady
It's three minutes at Waterloo, and apparently many other places.https://uwaterloo.ca/graduate-studies-postdoctoral-affairs/three-minute-thesis …
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(I can barely clear my throat in three minutes. Ten seems on the edge of possibility.)
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I was thinking how I'd do it. At first thought, I can do either a sentence or an hour. Anything in between is challenging... But tonight's speakers did a really good job!
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I went to watch some of our Faculty's entries. It was a mixed bag, but generally well done. Some real surprises!
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This was the first I'd heard of it. I can't decide if I should tell more of our staff to encourage people to join in, or if doing so would be spoiling a good thing...
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I think as long as it is voluntary, encouraging communications, especially aimed at a general audience, will have a positive effect!
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I would hope so! There was definitely a good friendly vibe. I decided it was best not to tell anyone I was staff..
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