TY - JOUR AB - Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to convey the importance of scheduling dedicated research days. Design/methodology/approach– The paper takes the form of a poetic exposition. Findings– This paper highlights the necessity for reflective research days in suitably creative off-campus locations. Research limitations/implications– The paper emphasises the importance of research to academics and the need to allocate dedicated time in a school's curriculum. Originality/value– The paper is a reflective piece written during a research day inspired by the proceedings. VL - 24 IS - 6 SN - 0951-3574 DO - 10.1108/09513571111155555 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/09513571111155555 AU - Colbeck Roger PY - 2011 Y1 - 2011/01/01 TI - A day in a stable T2 - Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 814 EP - 814 Y2 - 2024/09/18 ER -