Academy Reflections

We have just heard our last presenter for the Academy, today. It has been amazing week ; looking at research landscape, taking LEAPs, Yoga, Prof Thornton's concept exercise, Lisa's encouragement to see ourselves in the library and research world.
Mimi said we have slowed down to a hum this week. The adrenalin rush and extremely busy program of last week ended with the welcome reprise over ther weekend. This week has certainly been one for soul searching, and realising there may be things that we can do, and change, to achieve our own research goals, and to meet the expectations that our own Library, Academy organisers, and Carnegie expect from each of us.
While I have really missed home, I have really enjoyed this whole experience ; the learning, the exposure to all academic realities, the self-revelations, the peace from normal hectic life, not having to think about making food and laundry. Reading in peace. Not to forget the pampering and care from MontFleur staff ; an the extra weight I know I have gained. And lastly, meeting really great colleagues from other institutions whom I hope to continue to keep in contact with and make our own network of informed, knowledgable and collaborative colleagues. It seems we are the next generation and if this is so, I definitely need you.