Cheese parties, without the wine

Article Abstract:

Teaching abroad can provide both personal and professional benefits but there are both pros and cons to consider. There will be cultural differences which some may find difficult to adapt to and if UK academics are considering returning after a period of teaching abroad they must retain ties with the UK and keep up to date with developments within UK higher education.

International aspects, Travel

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Scientific spirit lived in monastic, scholastic and business lives

Article Abstract:

Sohaila Rastan, director, science funding at the Wellcome Trust, oversees distribution of the Trust's fellowships and grants in the UK and overseas. Sohaila Rastan joined the Wellcome Trust after abandoning a research career to become a nun and then leaving the all-female monastry to return to the world.

Women executives, Rastan, Sohaila

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An ethicist skilled in the magical arts of deception

Article Abstract:

Daniel Sokol, ethics lecturer at Keele University, and his academic life runs in parallel with a long-standing career as a magician. The two interests of his often intertwine.

Magicians, Sokol, Daniel

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