Breaking the time barrier: Making time for research in

a busy world

Denise KoufogiannakisUniversity of Alberta

Time is a barrier to doing research

Culture of busy

Reframing how we look at time

Setting research as a priority

What can I do?

1) Reflect2) Schedule3) Plan4) Partner5) Commit

6) Remind7) Seize8) Write9) Seek10) Refine

“It’s not enough to be busy, so are the ants. The question is, what are we

busy about?” – Henry David Thoreau

“You will never ‘find’ time for anything. If you want time, you must make it.” – Charles Bruxton