Why a School Blog?

Ever thought your HoD was a remote figure who never darkened your office or classroom door? Ever wondered what was going on in the School of Media and Film because departmental meetings only ever get called twice or three times a year and the School Committee doesn't filter information down very effectively? Ever wondered what was happening on a weekly basis or suspected that stuff was happening that you might be interested in but was not being consulted about? Ever thought that there was a gap in your life where a wise and benevolent leader could explain the meaning of life to you?

Then think again. Here is a School of Media and Film blog that aims to try to bridge the communication and information gap in the School. For a long time I've been thinking that we should either have a School newsletter for staff (and perhaps students) or more whole School meetings. But then I thought it might be easier to have a blog where issues and developments can be posted as they emerge.

The only probelm is that there is quite a lot to catch up...next post.