It’s been a while since my last diary entry, so I thought I’d post a few updates. I’m making good progress with my PhD and hope to have a first draft of sorts ready in time for Christmas. I’m also still working on various publishing projects, including a piece in Blade Runner 2049 and Philosophy, and two chapters in a book on 1960s science fiction. Continue reading
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Update March 2018
It’s been a little while since my last blog so I thought I’d write a quick update on ‘where I’m at’ with my PhD, conferences and several jobs all keeping me incredibly busy. Continue reading
PhD Diary: December 2017
It’s been a few months since I last posted a PhD update. As Christmas is nearly upon us I thought I’d share with you some news on what I’ve been working on and what I’ve been up to. Continue reading
Algernon, Runescape and the Game of Chance
About a decade ago, I was sat at home at my computer, fed up with Tiberian Sun, so playing Runescape instead.[1] Having successfully worked my way into the Champions’ Guild, I decided my next challenge was to work my way into the Mining Guild, where I hoped to ‘farm’ a decent income.[2]
To get into the Mining Guild, first you have reach Mining level 60 – a task which can take many weeks of hard labour in the mines of Runescape, mining Tin, Copper and Iron ore until the dwarfs deem you worthy of entering their sacred caverns. Continue reading
PhD diary part 1: getting started
So I’ve finally done it – I’ve upped sticks and moved to Lancaster!
Induction week is now well underway and I’m starting to come to terms with my new life as a PhD student in the department of English & Creative Writing. As things start to settle there seems no better time to post my first ‘proper’ blog on my research and my PhD journey. Continue reading