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Converting adversity into productivity
So, 2020 has been off to an interesting start.
Apr 8, 2020 • 
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Converting adversity into productivity
The OpenCon saga, 5 month update
As I am sure many of you are aware, the last 5 months of my life got kinda transformed by a public statement from Opencon.
Mar 25, 2020 • 
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The OpenCon saga, 5 month update
Two stories of sexual assault
Please note, this story contains details about incidents of sexual assault.
Feb 27, 2020 • 
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Two stories of sexual assault
What academic mobbing feels like
In my many years on Twitter, I have seen a lot of interesting things.
Feb 13, 2020 • 
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What academic mobbing feels like
OpenCon saga update: GDPR response
On 28 November 2019, I initiated a GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) data access request to OpenCon (SPARC).
Apr 4, 2020 • 
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OpenCon saga update: GDPR response
A plea to end an academic culture of bullying and harassment
A toxic academic bullying culture has evolved from whispers in university corridors to infiltrating social media spaces.
Mar 27, 2020 • 
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A plea to end an academic culture of bullying and harassment
What can men do to help make conferences healthier spaces?
I first started attending scientific conferences as an undergraduate in the UK, more than a decade ago now.
Feb 26, 2020 • 
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What can men do to help make conferences healthier spaces?
What actually happened around OpenCon in 2016?
I’ve written a lot recently about the events around the OpenCon statement, including about the ensuing ‘mobbing’.
Mar 2, 2020 • 
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What actually happened around OpenCon in 2016?
Cancel Culture Makes Everything Look Worse Than It Is
The logic that animates both cancel culture and broken windows is fundamentally shallow and also fundamentally fear-based.
Jan 13, 2020 • 
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Cancel Culture Makes Everything Look Worse Than It Is
A new tattoo, a new chapter in life
For the last decade or so, I have dedicated virtually all of my life to a number of different individuals, causes, or organisations.
Jan 23, 2020 • 
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A new tattoo, a new chapter in life
Re. OpenCon Code of Conduct Committee Statement
This article represents the outcome of a series of correspondence between myself and OpenCon.
Jan 4, 2020 • 
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Re. OpenCon Code of Conduct Committee Statement
Re. OpenCon statement - update 4
This article represents the fourth update in a series regarding a public statement made by the organisation, OpenCon.
Feb 6, 2020 • 
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Re. OpenCon statement - update 4
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