This is my 100th post, yipee! I’m going to take the opportunity to review my current activities as these have changed recently.

In an adjustment to my working this week, I started at the University of Nottingham‘s School of Mathematical Sciences as an elearning and web chap. I remain University Liaison Officer for the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA). My PhD, in elearning in mathematics, is currently suspended to allow me to work full time for one year to bolster the finances. I do though remain as a lecturer at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), teaching a level 2 skills development module this semester, although I do not intend to take on any more teaching after this – the 6.5 day week is not so great! I also remain registered for a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGHCE), a 60 credit Masters-level induction course for new lecturers at NTU. If all continues to go well I will graduate from this at the end of the academic year.

In other good news, I received a letter on my return from Scotland last week that I have been successful in my application for full membership of the IMA, Member (MIMA) where previously I have been Associate Member (AMIMA) since 2005. My mum asked “Does that mean you don’t have to pay any more?” Erm, no, it means I have to pay more. “Oh, does it mean you get more letters after your name?” Erm, no, it means I get one less letter after my name. I don’t think she got it!