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Joined November 2009
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24 Jan 2024
NCIS' partner-group, FIRE-UK is hosting 'From Thesis to Book', on 8 February, 7-8.30pm UK time, with Jess Farr-Cox and Amanda Haste. For more details see fire-uk.org.uk/?tribe_events… To book: eventbrite.com/e/from-thesis…

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10 Jan 2024
Members submit your applications by 1 Feb 2024 for; Research Grant (600 USD); Conference Support Grant (600 USD); David Sonenschein Award (600 USD); Amanda Haste Award (600 USD). See ncis.org/grants for more details

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22 Dec 2023
NCIS member and New Testament Scholar Valerie Abrahamsen writes about New Testament studies and current trends on her Words of Wisdom blog. This blog post features the apocryphal origins of the cherry tree carol.
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3 Jul 2023
NCIS member @DrHelenKara has a new video for all the creative researchers.
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30 Jun 2023
Not just for STEM either. All the good Twitter handles.
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29 Jun 2023
'Proctasti . . what now, ugh forget it'. Great thread on managing procrastination now the sunshine is here and the birds are singing.
Procrastination Prompts 🧵 1. The first step is to identify the task that you're procrastinating on, & why. This will help you understand why you're avoiding it & come up with strategies to tackle it. Journaling is great tool at this stage. #PhD #AcademicChatter #PhDwriting
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28 Jun 2023
#IndependentScholars are usually good at planning and managing their research/career but we all need help sometimes.
Dr. Sarita Jackson @IntlTradExaminr was way ahead of the moment with her advice on what to do NOW if you are questioning your future in academia. ow.ly/IKYT50OPEAx #AltAc #PhdLife
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27 Jun 2023
Academia everywhere is in crisis. Forced redundancy in two UK Unis, adjunctification and failure to manage new tech means we all need to know our options.
Humanities PhDs, this sounds great. Take time to learn your #careeroptions #withaphd
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26 Jun 2023
Giving this absolute disgrace another airing. @UKRI_News once again proving that it's head is stuck firmly in the past.
ResFortnight: National funder UK Research and Innovation has been criticised for “excluding” independent researchers from its newly published Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy. (£) @DrHelenKara @DrLBA_OX12 @LSEImpactBlog researchprofessionalnews.com…
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23 Jun 2023
It's hard to be positive as an #IndenpendentScholar, from disastrous neo-capitalism, grants that assume paid positions, and unequal access to institutional resources. @AWHarzing has a great series to help focus on the positive.
How to craft your ideal job? In my blog I have talked about how as academics we often have more scope to shape our own careers than those in other professions: 👉 Being proactive: lnkd.in/eJNJDjaB 👉 Using academic freedom: lnkd.in/d9GAGBelnkd.in/ePUU78qW
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22 Jun 2023
Many #IndependentScholars are happy outside academia, but others want to transition in. Here's some useful advice on thinking about your career pathway for anyone who needs to communicate their personal journey.
At Middlesex University we recently revamped our promotion guidelines, emphasising a career narrative approach. Therefore, last Friday I held an information session for my colleagues at which three successful applicants (Ericka Ras…lnkd.in/eCh_Gc52 lnkd.in/edh_Jzyf
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21 Jun 2023
NCIS member and New Testament Scholar Valerie Abrahamsen writes about New Testament studies and current trends on her Words of Wisdom blog. This blog post features the Cult of the Thracian Horseman at the time of early Christianity. wisdomwordsppf.org/2023/02/2…
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20 Jun 2023
NCIS members can apply for a Special Research Support #GRANT of up to $150 for additional research expenses, such as hardware, software, aids, books, training and technical support. Deadline 1st July, more details and how to apply at ncis.org/grants

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14 Jun 2023
Are you an #ECR? Are you either #IndependentScholar or thinking about it? Don't miss a FREE NCIS workshop Sat 17 June Early Career Academia with Kate Burrows. 12 noon Pacific Time; 3 pm Eastern Time; 8 pm BST (UK); 9 pm CET (Central Europe) To book eventbrite.co.uk/e/early-car…
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13 Jun 2023
If you are a member of NCIS or affiliated partner groups, don't forget to check out the website for information and member benefits ncis.org/ If you're and Independent Scholar, Adjunct, VAP or similar consider joining us to promote change together.

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12 Jun 2023
Need to support yourself as an Independent? '#WithAPhD and #PostAc twitter have some ideas.
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9 Jun 2023
Unsticking the stuck with another great inspiration for #AcWri
when your writing plan gets stuck ift.tt/iaqUrm1 via @ThomsonPat
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8 Jun 2023
Continuing this theme of podcasts and writing - here's another post on the same subject of #AcWri
If you're a researcher looking for inspiration and tips on writing, research and academic life, check out these top podcasts suggestions and learn something new this week. 🎧 buff.ly/3muOAZs #AcWri #NewPI #ECRchat
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7 Jun 2023
NCIS member and New Testament Scholar Valerie Abrahamsen writes about New Testament studies and current trends on her Words of Wisdom blog. This blog post looks at child tax credits in the USA and elsewhere. wisdomwordsppf.org/2023/03/1…
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