Got the news today that my boss's request to extend my secondment from the Ministry to my present place of work has been approved, and doubled in duration (till December 2005)!
This means that during the crucial years of my doctoral studies, i will be able to continue my service with the National Institute of Education, without the possible distraction of a change in posting.
Today, i also collected my Student Card! Yay, i'm a student again :-)