Profile
Tim Morris
My CV
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Education:
Yatton Infants School, Backwell Secondary School, Coventry University, Exeter University, Bristol University
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Qualifications:
GCSE’s – all the normal ones + DT materials, geography, sociology, IT (though I got a U so not sure if it counts). A levels in Physics, Sociology, & Geography. A degree + masters in geography & statistics. A PhD in health & social statistics.
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Work History:
Everything! I’ve worked in a fish & chip shop, a supermarket, a construction site, a pub, in recruitment, and finally in science!
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Current Job:
I’m now a researcher at Bristol University.
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About Me:
I grew up in Somerset and after lots of different jobs I decided that science was the one that I wanted to stay in. I love cycling, travelling, running and spending time with my friends.
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My Typical Day:
Ooh this is difficult because every day can be quite different. Normally I start with email discussions with other scientists (email works best because scientists work all around the world so we’re never awake at the same time). Then some meetings with students and colleagues to talk about new ideas or projects that we’re working on. Then lunch! The afternoon is normally doing bits of analysis on the computer – this can include using a supercomputer to look at peoples DNA (its really long!). Then I go home for a cycle or meet up with friends.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I would use the prize money to run one of the events that we’ve developed at my lab. These include designing research questions with students and talking about how important our genes are in making us who we are.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Curious, loud & silly
What did you want to be after you left school?
I didn't know! There was nothing that I strongly wanted to be, I just wanted to go to university and travel around the world for a bit before I decided.
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Yes, lots of times!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Atomic Tom - no one has heard of them but they're awesome!
What's your favourite food?
Pizza
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
A new bike, a dog, and my own house!
Tell us a joke.
What do you get when you cross a parrot with a lion? I don't know, but when it speaks you better listen.
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