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Many an academic will be dragged to the cinema this summer by bored offspring determined to see the latest superhero film. But what kind of childhood heroes did scholars themselves have? Here, five reveal who and what inspired their career choices

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Those who cross distant disciplinary boundaries are seen as unusual and viewed with suspicion. A handful of scholars tell Matthew Reisz why it suits them to stray

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Academic work is typically all-consuming, but some scholars still manage to combine some eye-catching sidelines with their day jobs. Here, five tell their stories

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Scholarly memorabilia: which item in your office would you save from a fire?

Scholars divulge which treasured possession they would rescue from their office before heading for the emergency exit if a fire broke out on campus

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Everyday epiphanies: six academics recall turning points in their careers

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