#45

Today I have had half an article writing day, focussed on the article I am co-writing with Maren Sagvaag Retland on refugee issues, and some planning of writing days for the next couple of months. This was writing day #45 this Autumn (starting July 1st), with a total of 14 of the writing days devoted to article writing to date.

#8,5

Today I have had half an article writing day, devoted to a work meeting relating to an article on democracy I am co-writing, as well as publication info on the book Mars and the Earthlings: A realistic view on exploration and settlement of Mars, and planning of article writing days in the next few months. So far this Spring I have had 8,5 writing days including 2 article writing days.

#11

Today I have had half a writing day, with some planning done, including for our article about Arne Næss and his views on economics, and a little research done for my book manuscript Captured. Total number of writing days so far this Autumn is 11.

#42

Today I have had what ended up as only half a writing day, with some re-planning done for writing plans before the Summer, and some readings done related to our article on Arne Næss and his views on economics.

#6,5

Today I have had half an article writing day, with most of the time devoted to planning for my "wasted growth" work - to be split into 3 articles, as I now plan - marginally also my chapter "Neurosemiotics across species".

Three meetings as Vice-Dean of research

Today - now back in Stavanger - I have attended three meetings:

* a meeting with people working with the regional plan for Jæren in the Rogaland county administration

* a meeting related to Network for welfare research and two related program areas for research

* a dialogue meeting with two representatives for UIS doctoral community

Writing plan for Spring 2020 composed; fewer conferences next summer

In consequence of my more busy work life now that I am Vice Dean for Research, I have, already, scheduled article writing days for next Spring. Counting 53 writing day as of now (with 2 writing days from home each week as the rule), this is the highest number of writing days I have planned for a semester so far. This Spring my research time was too pressed by the Vice Dean role; this autumn I have protected it a bit more strictly.

It also makes a difference that whereas I attended no less than 5 conferences etc. within five weeks June-July this year, I intend to attend fewer conferences next summer. For now I am just planning attending a symposium in May (invited) and 3 conferences next year (one in July, one in August, one in October, the latter invited). I am open to more if exciting opportunities show up, but don´t want to have as busy a summer next year as I had in 2019 - something that also meant I hardly had time to write this June.

Teaching plans

The last few days I have planned dates and times for this autumn´s teaching in three courses. The times are to be confirmed by the UiS timeplan office.

Work lunch

Today I had a work lunch where we planned teacher-assisted seminars for Examen Philosophicum at University of Stavanger´s Department of social studies (course code SVEXPHIL10).

Teaching plan for PHCC master course composed

Today I have composed the teaching plan for the master course "Philosophy of Science and Health Care Ethics" (course code FXPSH100), offered by UiS EVU. Teaching days are at the end of November and end of February respectively.

Planning meeting attended

Today I have attended a brief planning meeting at Department of Social Studies in relation to the March personnel trip.

Another personnel trip planning meeting attended

Yesterday I attended a planning meeting in relation to the upcoming Reykjavik personnel trip for University of Stavanger´s Department of social studies.