I managed to get two short breaks during June, which really only came about because they were planned so far in advance. One break was a long weekend to the West coast of Ireland (County Mayo) not only to see some of the magnificent scenery, but also to go to an Imelda May concert. The concert was really brilliant. The second break, at the end of the month was another long weekend, on the Isle of Wight, to visit family and friends whilst also spending some time touring places where I spent some of my childhood.
In between the short breaks, June was a busy work month. I had alot of external examining work, which is the nature of this time of year, including attending assessment and examination boards. I was also, with a colleague, asked to present some research work related to assessment in higher education, to colleagues at Birmingham City University; it was good to be able to share some of the findings and ideas that arose from our work. I am bracing myself now for a very busy July as my diary is totally full with a whole variety of commitments!
This month I also enjoyed a very productive short visit to County Mayo in Ireland where I am part of a team undertaking an evaluative research study; this was an initial introductory visit, meeting key people and getting a feel for the context of the work to come. Finally, as the month closed, I had a short break from work, and spent a long weekend visiting Glasgow, the Trossachs, Loch Lomond and surrounding areas – such beautiful scenery. So to finish off this entry, here is a stunning picture of Loch Lomond in the sunshine … bliss!
