All Outputs (14)

Reading for Science: The use of scientific literary materials in primary schools (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Lewis, F., Edmonds, J., Carter, J., Alston, A., & Sargeant, S. (2024, March). Reading for Science: The use of scientific literary materials in primary schools. Paper presented at NARST 2024 Science Education for the rest of us, Denver, USA

Scientific literary materials (SLMs) present science content in genres such as narratives and poems as well as traditional non-fiction genres. SLMs have the potential to engage children and teachers who are non-science enthusiasts or specialists wit... Read More about Reading for Science: The use of scientific literary materials in primary schools.

Engaging children with engineering through the use of Minecraft (2024)
Presentation / Conference
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.

Strategies used for decolonising the conservation curriculum: A systematic review (2023)
Presentation / Conference
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.

The effects of commercially available herbal teas on the human microbiota (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Okeyoyin, O. R., O, G., & E, A. (2023, November). The effects of commercially available herbal teas on the human microbiota. Presented at Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS) conference, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Background: For centuries, herbal teas have been consumed by people of all ages and has been used for therapy in different civilisations and medical systems such as the Chinese, Indian, indigenous, and African. The aphorism- ‘Nature is the best chemi... Read More about The effects of commercially available herbal teas on the human microbiota.

Comparison of the effects of antibiotics and essential oils against Acinetobacter baumannii in planktonic and biofilm conditions (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Salim, J., Nariapara, V., Adukwu, E., & Snook, A. (2023, November). Comparison of the effects of antibiotics and essential oils against Acinetobacter baumannii in planktonic and biofilm conditions. Poster presented at Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritised Scientists, Phoenix, AZc, USA

Background: Acinetobacter baumannii is a common nosocomial pathogen causing pneumonia, bacteraemia, wound and urinary tract infections. Due to improper and frequent antibiotic use A. baumannii has become multi-drug resistant, the World Health Organi... Read More about Comparison of the effects of antibiotics and essential oils against Acinetobacter baumannii in planktonic and biofilm conditions.

The enterprising academic: Embodying enterprise value among UWE staff across disciplines (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Urzelai, B. (2023, November). The enterprising academic: Embodying enterprise value among UWE staff across disciplines. Paper presented at ISBE Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference (Track: Enterprise Education), Aston University, Birmingham

There are many new demands on academics. One of these is to embed enterprise and entrepreneurship education within a range of different academic disciplines. Intergovernmental, governmental and professional organisations, as well as management expert... Read More about The enterprising academic: Embodying enterprise value among UWE staff across disciplines.

Diversity and inclusion: Creating a culture of equity in the biosciences (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Adukwu, E. (2023, September). Diversity and inclusion: Creating a culture of equity in the biosciences. Presented at Bioscience Education Summit 2023, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK

Abstract: Globally, science remains exclusive and inequalities continue for minoritised communities in the UK, US and across the world. Access to learning resources, quality of learning experiences and graduate outcomes continues to impact minoritise... Read More about Diversity and inclusion: Creating a culture of equity in the biosciences.

The effects of herbal teas and supplements on the human microbiota and metabolism (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Okeyoyin, O. R., Adukwu, E., & Gould, O. (2023, July). The effects of herbal teas and supplements on the human microbiota and metabolism. Presented at Microbiology Society Early Career Microbiologists’ Forum Summer Conference, Bristol, UK

Background: For centuries, herbal teas have been consumed by people of all ages and has been used for therapy in different civilisations and medical systems such as the Chinese, Indian, indigenous, and African. The aphorism- ‘Nature is the best chemi... Read More about The effects of herbal teas and supplements on the human microbiota and metabolism.

Detecting sleep‐related breathing disorders using overnight pulse oximetry in patients with dementia and mild cognitive impairment (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Li, H., Gabb, V., Morrison, H., Blackman, J., Biswas, B., Kendrick, A., & Coulthard, E. (2023, July). Detecting sleep‐related breathing disorders using overnight pulse oximetry in patients with dementia and mild cognitive impairment. Poster presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, Amsterdam and Online

AbstractBackgroundSleep disturbance is commonly reported in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Lewy body dementia (LBD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Early identification of sleep changes is crucial as poor sleep could contribute to cognitive decline a... Read More about Detecting sleep‐related breathing disorders using overnight pulse oximetry in patients with dementia and mild cognitive impairment.

The effects of herbal teas and supplements on the human microbiota and metabolism (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Okeyoyin, O. R., Adukwu, E., & Gould, O. (2023, May). The effects of herbal teas and supplements on the human microbiota and metabolism. Poster presented at Letters in Applied Microbiology ECS Research Symposium, Queens University, Belfast, UK

Background: For centuries, herbal teas have been consumed by people of all ages and has been used for therapy in different civilisations and medical systems such as the Chinese, Indian, indigenous, and African. The aphorism- ‘Nature is the best chemi... Read More about The effects of herbal teas and supplements on the human microbiota and metabolism.

The effects of herbal teas and supplements on the human microbiota and metabolism (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Okeyoyin, O. R., Adukwu, E., & Gould, O. (2023, April). The effects of herbal teas and supplements on the human microbiota and metabolism. Poster presented at Pukka Herbs- Lipton Tea and Infusions Science Event,, Royal Society, London, UK

Background: For centuries, herbal teas have been consumed by people of all ages and has been used for therapy in different civilisations and medical systems such as the Chinese, Indian, indigenous, and African. The aphorism- ‘Nature is the best chemi... Read More about The effects of herbal teas and supplements on the human microbiota and metabolism.

Investigating the effects of herbal teas on the microbial flora and metabolism (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Okeyoyin, R., Gould, O., & Adukwu, E. (2023, March). Investigating the effects of herbal teas on the microbial flora and metabolism. Presented at Centre of Research and Bioscience (CRIB) Conference, University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, UK

Background: For centuries, herbal teas have been consumed by people of all ages and has been used for therapy in different civilisations and medical systems such as the Chinese, Indian, indigenous, and African. The aphorism- ‘Nature is the best chemi... Read More about Investigating the effects of herbal teas on the microbial flora and metabolism.

Effects of herbal teas and supplements on microbial flora and metabolism (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Okeyoyin, R., Gould, O., & Adukwu, E. (2022, June). Effects of herbal teas and supplements on microbial flora and metabolism. Poster presented at School of Health, Science and Society PGR Conference, University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, UK

For centuries, herbal teas have been consumed by people of all ages and has been used for therapy in different civilisations and medical systems such as the Chinese, Indian, indigenous, and African. The aphorism- ‘Nature is the best chemist’ has a lo... Read More about Effects of herbal teas and supplements on microbial flora and metabolism.

The metabolic profiles and bacterial interactions of Bacteroides fragilis, Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium, E. coli Nissle 1917 and Clostridium perfringens on RG/C2 (benign) and HCT116 (malignant) colorectal tumour cell lines (2020)
Presentation / Conference
Okeyoyin, R., Robin, T., & David, Q. (2020, July). The metabolic profiles and bacterial interactions of Bacteroides fragilis, Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium, E. coli Nissle 1917 and Clostridium perfringens on RG/C2 (benign) and HCT116 (malignant) colorectal tumour cell lines. Presented at School of Applied Sciences Master of Research Conference, University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, UK

The aim of this research was to determine the interaction of the afore mentioned bacterial species on the attachment and invasion of both benign and malignant tumour cells using the gentamicin and metronidazole bacterial infection assay. The results... Read More about The metabolic profiles and bacterial interactions of Bacteroides fragilis, Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium, E. coli Nissle 1917 and Clostridium perfringens on RG/C2 (benign) and HCT116 (malignant) colorectal tumour cell lines.