1. Mission Possible! Combining HE Teaching with Academic Research Darren Paffey University of Southampton 10 November 2005

2. Outline My route into teaching/research Initial reactions and first impressions Joys Difficulties Issues to be aware of A few tips

3. Joys Interesting to link research with teaching Teaching is rewarding! Valuable experience

4. Difficulties Pull of opposing loyalties/priorities “Urgent” vs. “important” Separable tasks?

5. Issues to be aware of Habits and strategies change “Protected time”

6. A few tips… Establish a ‘rhythm’ – Whatever you’re doing at that moment, do it 100% Avoid clashes between deadlines for research and teaching Keep teaching days together if possible Discuss both sides with supervisor/line manager Use vacations well!

7. Mission possible!