The open-plan office

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  • Published 20210803
  • ISBN: 978-1-922212-62-7
  • Extent: 264pp
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DR X TREMBLED with excitement. The hall was quiet, deserted, but behind every closed door she knew that there were scientists doing experiments and developing theories, advancing knowledge. She hoped they liked her. She wanted to help them change the world.

‘And here,’ said Professor Y, ‘is the academic heart of the Department of Biological Sciences.’

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