What came from outer space

I admit it. I’m geocentric. Not in the old-fashioned sense, I’m not that eccentric. I don’t believe the earth is the physical centre of the universe, but it certainly feels that way. The universe, space, the wonders of the solar system are all very well, but emotionally they are all ‘out there’ somewhere. A Twentieth… Continue reading What came from outer space

Geological pilgrimage – Assynt, Scotland

In Accretionary Wege #45 Denise Tang asked for “Geological Pilgrimage – the sacred geological place that you must visit at least once in your lifetime “. For me, and dare I say it for any British educated hard-rock geologist the answer has to the Assynt district, in Sutherland, Scotland. Denise asks for somewhere relatively remote… Continue reading Geological pilgrimage – Assynt, Scotland

Accretionary Wedge #44 – “most important teacher”

Teaching is not just about imparting knowledge. To quote Elli Goeke, an important teacher is a “person has influenced not just my knowledge of a particular subject, but has also changed how I address research or teaching or just life in general (or all three).” These posts will teach you that great teachers can also… Continue reading Accretionary Wedge #44 – “most important teacher”