Five things I’ve learned moving from the private sector to academia

After 20 years working as a quantity surveyor, Tom Woodbury shares his key discoveries since starting his first academic role in May

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September 25, 2020
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September 25, 2020
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Reader's comments (3)

#1 Submitted by craig.... on September 26, 2020 - 3:31pm
This is a refreshing article to read, it's good to hear and be reminded that overall working in academia is great and extremely challenging. As a fellow Portsmouth academic, I agree that we have a welcoming, supportive and friendly environment. Sometimes the job drives you crazy but I can't think of anything else I'd rather do.
#2 Submitted by daver on September 26, 2020 - 5:31pm
Nice article, glad you have a good working environment. The acronym thing, I can so relate to. When our faculty changed its name to Engineering and Physical Sciences (know as EPS) I was a bit out of the loop due to illness and I was wondering in an early meeting when I was back, what the European Physical Society had to do with the issue at hand!
#3 Submitted by SeanieFinneran on September 29, 2020 - 8:16am
A lot nicer going into academia than leaving it for the corporate world. Well chosen!

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