Does this old bag remind you of anyone?

Article Abstract:

The process of compiling official histories of particular periods of government is described, in which official historians carefully combine facts from memories of witnesses and enormous amounts of archives. In such a process, civil servants assembled for a series of witness seminars to recall the 1980s and the Thatcher era, ironically symbolized by a handbag which successfully and instantly represented her term in office.

Usage, History, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Thatcher, Margaret, Public employees, Historical sources, Civil servants

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What does it take to be a consistent winner?

Article Abstract:

This article focuses on the Nobel prize, and the statistics of winners from various countries, mainly the U.S. and the U.K. Institutions also play a role in the Nobel prize, with Cambridge being the most popular in the U.K., and Harvard Univerdity being one of the most popular in the U.S. With the U.S. and the U.K. receiving a large proportion of the prizes, Japan is edging in with its two wins in chemistry.

United States, Japan, Statistics, Nobel laureates

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'D' in PhD does not mean dogsbody

Article Abstract:

Advice is given for postgraduates on how to manage their time and avoid being taken advantage of by other staff and students. PhD students are advised to check their employment status, be organised, to learn to say no and to know when to ask for help.

Analysis, Universities and colleges, Graduate study

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