I’ve been told I’m supposed to write an introductory entry before I launch into the juicy stuff. I’m going to keep it simple and cover who, what, when, where and why, just like a well trained journalist should.
Who
I’m Cobi. Nice to meet you.
What
This is becoming increasingly complicated. Once I was a broadcast journalist, mostly radio, some TV production. Then I went freelance, to pursue my interest in science supporting sustainable international development. Then I edited some books for a publisher. Then I decided I needed to try my hand at peer-reviewed research, so I started a research degree in science communication through Australian National University. I’m (hopefully) near the end of that now.
So I’m a journalist/editor/researcher – mostly.
When
I’m starting this blog now because all I have to do for the next few months is to write for academic publications. I’m craving the regular high I get from finishing a piece of work, whether for broadcast or print. So I thought dedicating a bit of time to writing a blog amongst the heavier, drawn-out pieces I’m working on will keep me sane motivated.
Where
I live in Adelaide, Australia. I work for the University of Adelaide. My research degree is through Australian National University, so I travel to Canberra every few months to meet with my supervisor and peers at the Centre for the Public Awareness of Science. I’ve previously been based in Cambridge, UK; near Seville, Spain; Calgary, Canada; and Turin, Italy. Adelaide is my home town.
Why
This is half covered in what, but you might wonder why I’m writing on the Nature Network. The reason is to keep on topic. This blog is about my professional interests, which sit nicely with Nature. My portfolio and my travel blog are hosted on WordPress.
Welcome! Sounds like you’re going to get us all stimulated.
I should warn you, though. Sometimes the wrong crowd get attracted by a post. It’s not that they’re bad, it’s just what it does to your sanity might not be pretty.
Welcome, Cobi! Though after that comment by Bob I’m a bit scared to comment, in case I am part of the “wrong crowd” to which he mysteriously alludes.
Very nice to have another Aussie blog at NN.
Hi Cobi ;)
Welcome, Cobi! I look forward to reading your posts.
I have no idea what Bob is talking about ;)
Wow, spammed already!
Don’t worry, Maxine. You’re part of the Good Crowd that stops this place going totally off the rails.
woohoo, another Australian around here!
Thanks everyone! I feel very welcome now. I’ve already discovered a result of being based down south is that I wake up in the morning to a whole bunch of comments. Nice!
Welcome Cobi! Looking forward to your posts!