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I was perplexed to see a photograph of a juggler appearing to set fire to his genitals in THE ("A fine balance - but not all can manage it", 31 December). Then I read the attached article concerning the hazards of being the head of a university department, and it all made perfect sense.

John Bates, Head of the department of social work, care and justice, Liverpool Hope University.