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Introducing authentic assessments in the unit ‘Composite materials for sustainability’ (2024)
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Chandarana, N., Leeder, M., Lavazza, J., Diejomaoh, O. A., Lilywhite, M., Darras, N., & McGloin, H. (2024, April). Introducing authentic assessments in the unit ‘Composite materials for sustainability’. Presented at International Materials Education Symposium [IMES], Cambridge, UK

‘Composite materials for sustainability’ is a new unit, worth 20 credit points, and is offered to students on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the University of Bristol. The unit is compulsory for PGT students taking MSc Advanced Composit... Read More about Introducing authentic assessments in the unit ‘Composite materials for sustainability’.

Launching hybrid twins for climate action (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Hatem, F. (2024, March). Launching hybrid twins for climate action. Presented at Sustainability at the core of Postgraduate Research at UWE, UWE-Bristol

The research provides an insight into the potential that creative methods and new types of data (e.g. visuals) might have for developing a long-term approach to smart city development. The research looks specifically into the intersection of art, pla... Read More about Launching hybrid twins for climate action.

“Anything you say, will be used against you!” : The necessary place for creative expression and language as an outlet for young people, and the criminal act of criminalising them (2024)
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Sobers, S. (2024, March). “Anything you say, will be used against you!” : The necessary place for creative expression and language as an outlet for young people, and the criminal act of criminalising them. Presented at Violence Reduction Partnership 3rd Annual Conference: Music, Language & Social Media, Saltford

Keynote speech exploring the importance of nurturing and protecting creative spaces and opportunities for young people, and for that creativity to not become stigmatised and criminalised. Shared examples of how various forms of music, dance, film, an... Read More about “Anything you say, will be used against you!” : The necessary place for creative expression and language as an outlet for young people, and the criminal act of criminalising them.

A 'language of the body': Weightlifting and (reptilian) rhythms of regulation (2024)
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Hughes, K. (2024, March). A 'language of the body': Weightlifting and (reptilian) rhythms of regulation. Paper presented at 2024 International Symposium on Autoethnography and Narrative Inquiry, Online

This audio-visual presentation recontextualizes postmodern ‘punk’ feminist writer Kathy Acker’s essay ‘Against Ordinary Language: The Language of the Body’ (1993) as a critical experimental work of narrative autoethnography. It will be proposed that... Read More about A 'language of the body': Weightlifting and (reptilian) rhythms of regulation.

The sociological imagination and social work practice (2024)
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Lomax, R. (2024, February). The sociological imagination and social work practice. Presented at British Sociological Association, social work study group., Online

The presentation considers the nature of C Wright Mill's Sociological Imagination and its relevance to social work practice.

Engaging children with engineering through the use of Minecraft (2024)
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Hobbs, L., & Behenna, S. (2024, February). Engaging children with engineering through the use of Minecraft. Presented at IMechE Regional Education Officers Meeting, Manchester, UK

An invited presentation and demonstration at the IMechE Regional Education Officers Meeting, on Science Hunters projects using Minecraft to engage children with engineering.

Criminalisation of solidarity towards migrants in the European Union - Issues, challenges and solutions (2024)
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Quenivet, N. (2024, February). Criminalisation of solidarity towards migrants in the European Union - Issues, challenges and solutions. Presented at Dharmashastra National Law University Talk 2024 (India), Online

The talk has two objectives. It first explains the process of criminalization of solidarity in the European Union and especially how the law is used as an instrument of securitization and sanction against solidaristic acts. It also provides examples... Read More about Criminalisation of solidarity towards migrants in the European Union - Issues, challenges and solutions.

10 years of TE: Its cooking process, ingredients and flavours (2024)
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Urzelai, B. (2024, February). 10 years of TE: Its cooking process, ingredients and flavours. Presented at Team Entrepreneurship 10th Year Anniversary, Frenchay Campus UWE Bristol

Workshop materials. Workshop run for academics and TA practitioners on 7th of February 2024 as part of the 10th Anniversary celebration of the Team Entrepreneurship degree at UWE Bristol. The aims of the session were (1) To reflect on how the prog... Read More about 10 years of TE: Its cooking process, ingredients and flavours.

X: Free speech vs. extreme narratives - sexism and misogyny (2024)
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Holmes, J., McCready, C., Smietanko, E., bowers, C., James, J., & Etherton, K. (2024, February). X: Free speech vs. extreme narratives - sexism and misogyny. Paper presented at Third annual colloquium European society of criminology working group on radicalization, extremism, and terrorism, Online, hosted by ESC and University of Portsmouth

X: free speech vs. extreme narratives – sexism and misogyny Since the purchase of Twitter, now ‘X’, by Elon Musk in October 2022, a growing concern has emerged within academic and professional discourse regarding the ‘free speech absolutist’ sta... Read More about X: Free speech vs. extreme narratives - sexism and misogyny.

Early childhood graduates in the workplace: Experiences and perceptions (2024)
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Lewis, Z., Clark, T., Patel, V., Munyard, J., & Vincent, K. (2024, January). Early childhood graduates in the workplace: Experiences and perceptions. Paper presented at Early Childhood Studies Degree Network Conference 2024

Research has consistently shown that ECS graduates enhance the quality of services delivered by settings (Bonetti and Blanden, 2020). They are well-placed to improve outcomes for children and families in the areas of social and economic disadvantage... Read More about Early childhood graduates in the workplace: Experiences and perceptions.

Economic crimes and war crimes (2024)
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Quenivet, N. (2024, January). Economic crimes and war crimes. Presented at 5th Winter Economic Crime Symposium, University of Portsmouth (online)

This keynote speech starts by providing a definition of war crimes under the Statute of the International Criminal Court and then focuses on war crimes that can be deemed to be of an economic nature. The speech then moves on to examine the definition... Read More about Economic crimes and war crimes.

Seduction, resistance, and the value of the Anvil (2024)
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Hadjiosif, M. (2024, January). Seduction, resistance, and the value of the Anvil. Paper presented at European Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, Helsinki, Finland

In this paper I sketch my journey of finding Autoethnography and creative-relational inquiry; orientations to scholarship that are so obviously relevant to my home discipline of Counselling Psychology, yet at the same time, so alien and unwelcome. Wh... Read More about Seduction, resistance, and the value of the Anvil.

Crafting inclusive learning: The art of authentic curriculum design (2023)
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Arabo, A. (2023, December). Crafting inclusive learning: The art of authentic curriculum design. Presented at The NEXUS Development Days are part of UWTSD’s Learning and Teaching annual programme, Wales

This plenary delves into the nuanced approach of developing an inclusive educational framework through authentic curriculum design. It explores the intricate artistry required to cultivate a learning environment that respects and integrates diverse c... Read More about Crafting inclusive learning: The art of authentic curriculum design.

Evaluating microplastic presence in the vicinity of Citarum River Dams, West Java: A comprehensive analysis (2023)
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Beaumont, H., Holmes, S., Gough, A., & Putra, H. (2023, December). Evaluating microplastic presence in the vicinity of Citarum River Dams, West Java: A comprehensive analysis. Paper presented at British Sedimentoligcal Research Group, Loughboroough Unviersity

The Citarum River travels north westwards from the source in the Wayang-Windu Mountains into the Jakarta Bay and the Java Sea. Once considered the most polluted river in the world the communities around the Citarum River have been involved in the Cit... Read More about Evaluating microplastic presence in the vicinity of Citarum River Dams, West Java: A comprehensive analysis.

Strategies used for decolonising the conservation curriculum: A systematic review (2023)
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Jaggon, K., & Adukwu, E. (2023, December). Strategies used for decolonising the conservation curriculum: A systematic review. Poster presented at British Ecological Society Annual Meeting 2023, Belfast

Decolonisation is the process of undoing the effects of colonialism and the conservation industry, along with university institutions, have identified a need for decolonisation. However, with a lack of clarity on how to decolonise, many in the conser... Read More about Strategies used for decolonising the conservation curriculum: A systematic review.

A year in review: What progress has been made in relation to corporate criminal liability in the UK? (2023)
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Johnson, D. (2023, December). A year in review: What progress has been made in relation to corporate criminal liability in the UK?. Paper presented at White Collar Crime - Challenges and Solutions, Online

This paper will examine how the UKs approach towards corporate criminal liability has evolved since the publication of the Law Commission Options paper in June 2022. Corporate crime is a significant challenge for society, it causes harm to citizens,... Read More about A year in review: What progress has been made in relation to corporate criminal liability in the UK?.

Blockchain and machine learning-based decentralized energy trading platform (2023)
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Luo, X. (2023, December). Blockchain and machine learning-based decentralized energy trading platform. Presented at 7th Edition of the Green Urbanism (Gu), University of Rome Tor Vergata Italy (Online)

In most buildings, gas and electricity are supplied through centralised energy systems operated by major energy and utility companies. This results in a high burden on central management systems, while energy prices are determined by these companies... Read More about Blockchain and machine learning-based decentralized energy trading platform.

Solar street art for a participatory energy transition (2023)
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Nicoletti, E. (2023, December). Solar street art for a participatory energy transition. Paper presented at Local Cultures – Global Spaces: Communities, People and Place, Virtual: New York, Hong Kong, Melbourne

The need to reduce global carbon emissions drives the renewable energy transition which can deeply transform cities. Façade retrofit plays an important role in improving the energy performance of the existing building stock. In renovation projects, t... Read More about Solar street art for a participatory energy transition.

Factory digital twinning with model driven engineering methodology (2023)
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Zaidi, Y., & Sahu, S. (2023, December). Factory digital twinning with model driven engineering methodology. Presented at Model Driven Engineering Network (MDENet) Annual Symposium 2023, London

In the contemporary landscape of industrial manufacturing, the concept of a digital twin has emerged as a tool bridging the gap between physical systems and their virtual counterparts. The main aim of this project was to delve into the concept, givin... Read More about Factory digital twinning with model driven engineering methodology.