No toast for Mr. Coast,
Man it makes crumbs
And hurts his gums...

Get a group supervision and see if he's swayed by authority.

Perhaps someone should email this forum link to his agent so Amis can join in!

Does Chris Rolin, ski?

No, unfortunately it will not change. The reality is that research is inextricably linked to funding.

You may not be familiar with the RAE in which universities, such as Manchester, will get a higher rating with someone of Amis's stature on their books.

Your quote "Creative writing is hardly a research discipline" is astonishingly short-sighted.

I vehemently disagree. What about researchers working in creative fields such as drama, music, visual arts, poetry... Would you dismiss them and their work?

I suspect s/he is just nosey - like the rest of us.

Question: Does the coastman live by the coast?

So?

It is a television show remember. They are people who have ulterior motives and very little integrity. I wouldn't like to work with them.

I got my PhD at 21.

6th year - end of max. registration period. PhD still not finished.

You're right, Lucinda didn't!

Supervisors also go through 'supervision training' and have annual appraisals. Such opportunities might allow her to reflect on her work.