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Dorothy Lawrenson

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Month: March 2022

Five things I learned struggling with the octopus

Near my desk is hanging a reproduction of this picture, which shows a sailing ship in the grip of a giant octopus. In my head, it’s titled ‘My Dissertation and Me’. I’m pleased to say I successfully grappled with the octopus and gained my PhD last year. In the process I learned lots about aspects… Read More Five things I learned struggling with the octopus

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