EduGlu Sandbox

Yes, we have launched it: OUView. It’s been a bit of a hard graft these last few days but we have a site and some content. Just waiting for the friends, subscribers, comments, outrage from senior management, applause, fans and fame now.

Last week I was at the Science Museum in London sitting under a giant plane tucking into a 3 course dinner and hoping, just hoping, that this time we might win an award. I was optimistic as we had been placed right next to the stage - a sure sign - unless of course they want to play some dramatic music and encourage applause as the winner walks down to the stage from the back of the room.

When five Naval pilots marched across the stage at Saturday's degree ceremony in London they certainly got the loudest round of applause. They looked very dapper as they marched across the stage at the Barbican, saluted at the Vice-Chancellor, shook her hand and returned to their seats. There's just something ...

Coming back to work after being on leave is what I imagine entering the Big Brother house to be like. You’re not quite sure what is waiting for you behind the office door - a round of applause or a bunch of lunatics running round like headless chickens. I’m pleased to say it is very calm, apart from my inbox which is begging me to relieve its heavy load…