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Prevalence of Carbapenemase Producing Organisms in East London, UK. (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Henderson, J., Ciesielczuk, H., & Nelson, S. (2019, September). Prevalence of Carbapenemase Producing Organisms in East London, UK. Poster presented at IBMS Congress 2019, Birmingham

Carbapenemases are enzymes, produced by an array of common Gram-negative organisms, which hydrolyse the carbapenem antibiotics, conferring resistance [1]. The main protagonists are the “big five” carbapenemases, KPC, OXA-48, IMP, VIM and NDM, which h... Read More about Prevalence of Carbapenemase Producing Organisms in East London, UK..

Academic Leadership in Higher Education - Initial research findings (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Griffiths, M., & Gibbs, V. (2019, May). Academic Leadership in Higher Education - Initial research findings. Presented at Council of Deans of Health Annual Summit, Cardiff

Introduction The aim of this research was to gain a deeper understanding of the perceptions of key stakeholders in relation to the current extent of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) in leadership roles within academia. The researchers undertook an... Read More about Academic Leadership in Higher Education - Initial research findings.

A global database and grading system for the deposition of supraglacial volcanic airfall (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Hobbs, L., Gilbert, J., Lane, S., & Loughlin, S. (2019, March). A global database and grading system for the deposition of supraglacial volcanic airfall. Poster presented at Lancaster Volcano-ice Gathering 2019, Lancaster, England

Volcanic airfall (defined here as any material, such as volcanic ash, that falls from an eruption plume and cools before deposition) lands on glaciers, ice sheets, permafrost and snowfields worldwide. The interactions between these deposits and glaci... Read More about A global database and grading system for the deposition of supraglacial volcanic airfall.

The experience of chronic pain in adult cancer survivors: A qualitative evidence synthesis (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Armoogum, J., McCabe, C., Harcourt, D., Foster, C., & Llewellyn, A. (2018, November). The experience of chronic pain in adult cancer survivors: A qualitative evidence synthesis. Poster presented at UK Oncology Nursing Society (UKONS) Conference, Glasgow, Scotland

Introduction There have been significant improvements in cancer survival in recent decades but not everyone is living well. Nearly 40% of cancer survivors have chronic pain, however, little is known about their experiences (1). Those with chronic... Read More about The experience of chronic pain in adult cancer survivors: A qualitative evidence synthesis.

Engaging an under-represented group through science and textile crafts: Science from the Start young carer workshops at Cotton On (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Hobbs, L., & Ollerenshaw, K. (2018, January). Engaging an under-represented group through science and textile crafts: Science from the Start young carer workshops at Cotton On. Presented at Association for Science Education Annual Conference, Birmingham, England

Three projects which use evidence- and research-based practice to engage and support three under-served audiences: children with SEN; young carers; and girls in engineering. Our outcomes offer findings and insights into engaging these audiences and m... Read More about Engaging an under-represented group through science and textile crafts: Science from the Start young carer workshops at Cotton On.

Science hunters: Widening participation through computer games (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Hobbs, L. (2018, January). Science hunters: Widening participation through computer games. Presented at Association for Science Education Annual Conference, Birmingham, England

Three projects which use evidence- and research-based practice to engage and support three under-served audiences: children with SEN; young carers; and girls in engineering. Our outcomes offer findings and insights into engaging these audiences and m... Read More about Science hunters: Widening participation through computer games.

Making STEM for everyone: Reaching under-served audiences (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Hobbs, L., & Fogg Rogers, L. (2018, January). Making STEM for everyone: Reaching under-served audiences. Presented at Association for Science Education, Birmingham, England

Three projects which use evidence- and research-based practice to engage and support three under-served audiences: children with SEN; young carers; and girls in engineering. Our outcomes offer findings and insights into engaging these audiences and m... Read More about Making STEM for everyone: Reaching under-served audiences.

Women like me: Role modelling and outreach for women and girls in engineering (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Fogg Rogers, L., & Hobbs, L. (2018, January). Women like me: Role modelling and outreach for women and girls in engineering. Presented at Association for Science Education, Birmingham, England

Three projects which use evidence- and research-based practice to engage and support three under-served audiences: children with SEN; young carers; and girls in engineering. Our outcomes offer findings and insights into engaging these audiences and m... Read More about Women like me: Role modelling and outreach for women and girls in engineering.

Science Hunters - using Minecraft as an engagement tool (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Hobbs, L. (2017, November). Science Hunters - using Minecraft as an engagement tool. Presented at Curiosity Connections 2017, Bristol, UK

Science Hunters is an outreach project based in Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, which uses Minecraft to engage children in science learning and environmental science research. We offer opportunities across all year groups in schoo... Read More about Science Hunters - using Minecraft as an engagement tool.

How can the international decade for people of African descent be used to move Africans forward? (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Olaiya, H. B. A. (2017, August). How can the international decade for people of African descent be used to move Africans forward?. Presented at Remembering Aug. 23: International day of African resistance against enslavement, London, England

This presentation was made to the audience at an event hosted by Harrow BHM, in celebration of the International Day Of African Resistance Against Enslavement, otherwise known as the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Ab... Read More about How can the international decade for people of African descent be used to move Africans forward?.

Subgroup formation and identification in multinational teams: Do birds of a feather flock together (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Arman, G., & Bell, S. (2017, June). Subgroup formation and identification in multinational teams: Do birds of a feather flock together. Presented at 17th Conference of European Academy of Management, Glasgow, Scotland

Multinational teams (MNTs) consist of members from different national backgrounds who work interdependently to achieve a shared objective (Earley & Gibson, 2002). Much of the previous research on MNTs has focused on whether members’ national backgrou... Read More about Subgroup formation and identification in multinational teams: Do birds of a feather flock together.

Science fun for children with SEND: Hands-on practical activities (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Hobbs, L. (2017, January). Science fun for children with SEND: Hands-on practical activities. Presented at Association for Science Education Conference 2017, Reading, UK

Practical and fun ways to engage children with SEND with science learning, inside and outside of school.

Science fun for children with SEND: Engaging through computer games (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Hobbs, L. (2017, January). Science fun for children with SEND: Engaging through computer games. Presented at Association for Science Education Conference 2017, Reading, UK

Practical and fun ways to engage children with SEND with science learning, inside and outside of school.

The impact of new hybrid imaging technology on the nuclear medicine workforce: Opportunities and challenges (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Griffiths, M. (2016, July). The impact of new hybrid imaging technology on the nuclear medicine workforce: Opportunities and challenges. Presented at International Conference on Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy, Cologne, Germany

Health professionals across the world now work within an environment of flux and uncertainty, which inevitably presents new opportunities and challenges for the workforce in terms of developing new skills and knowledge. The introduction of any new h... Read More about The impact of new hybrid imaging technology on the nuclear medicine workforce: Opportunities and challenges.

The effect of psychosocial versus surgical weight loss interventions on body image: A systematic review (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Hamlet, C., Williamson, H., Moss, T., & Meyrick, J. (2016, June). The effect of psychosocial versus surgical weight loss interventions on body image: A systematic review. Poster presented at Appearance Matters 7 Conference, Royal College of Surgeons, London

Bariatric surgery is the most effective medical treatment for short and long term weight loss1 but should only be carried out once psychosocial interventions* in combination with diet and exercise changes are attempted 2. Body image (BI) dissatisfact... Read More about The effect of psychosocial versus surgical weight loss interventions on body image: A systematic review.

Transforming our world: The 2030 agenda for sustainable development & international decade for people of African descent (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Olaiya, H. B. A. (2016, March). Transforming our world: The 2030 agenda for sustainable development & international decade for people of African descent. Presented at Meeting of ENAR Steering Group on Afrophobia, Brussels, Belgium

Presentation made to ENAR Steering Group on Afrophobia highlighting UN GA RES. 68/237 which approved commencement of the International Decade for People of African Descent in 2015 with objectives of recognition, justice and development.The 2030 Agend... Read More about Transforming our world: The 2030 agenda for sustainable development & international decade for people of African descent.

Transforming our world: Implications of sustainable development goals for people of African descent (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Olaiya, H. B. A. (2016, January). Transforming our world: Implications of sustainable development goals for people of African descent. Poster presented at Anti-Racism and Diversity Intergroup Launch: Together Against Racism, European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium

This research poster was exhibited at the European Parliament in Brussels on 26 January 2016, in recognition of the International Decade for people of African descent. The poster illustrates the research project's aims and objectives, as well as oppo... Read More about Transforming our world: Implications of sustainable development goals for people of African descent.

Play-based science learning (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Hobbs, L. (2016, January). Play-based science learning. Presented at Association for Science Education Conference 2017, Birmingham, UK

Play-based science learning through Science from the Start

A rights based approach to development as a priority for addressing race inequality in higher education research institutions (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Olaiya, H. B. A. (2015, September). A rights based approach to development as a priority for addressing race inequality in higher education research institutions. Presented at Vitae Researcher Development International Conference 2015 - Special Interest Session A8, Manchester, UK

Differentials in the attainment and retention levels of students and staff from different ethnicities, including researchers highlight disproportionate inequalities as a result of structural discrimination in education and employment. This threatens... Read More about A rights based approach to development as a priority for addressing race inequality in higher education research institutions.