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Critical perspectives on educational policies and professional identities: Lessons from doctoral studies (symposium) (2023)
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Waller, R., Andrews, J., & Clark, T. (2023, September). Critical perspectives on educational policies and professional identities: Lessons from doctoral studies (symposium). Paper presented at British Educational Research Association Conference 2023, Aston University, Birmingham

This symposium, which showcases an edited collection of work by recent UK doctoral graduates (Authors, forthcoming), begins with a short introduction setting the scene for the wider project. It demonstrates the unique contribution of ‘insider’, pract... Read More about Critical perspectives on educational policies and professional identities: Lessons from doctoral studies (symposium).

An art and design initial teacher education student conference: Seeking value in inter-institutional ITE student knowledge share (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Grant, W. (2023, September). An art and design initial teacher education student conference: Seeking value in inter-institutional ITE student knowledge share. Paper presented at British Educational Research Association Conference 2023, Aston University

Highly effective secondary school teachers work collegiately (Shah 2012), and increasingly do so outside of individual institutions (e.g. within MAT clusters [Birks 2019]). Beyond professional efficacy, learning to establish and maintain strong colle... Read More about An art and design initial teacher education student conference: Seeking value in inter-institutional ITE student knowledge share.

The role of GBGI in levelling up in Bristol (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Bray, I., West, H., & Sinnett, D. (2023, September). The role of GBGI in levelling up in Bristol. Paper presented at RECLAIM Conference, University of Surrey

This presentation was given at the RECLAIM Network conference in September 2023. In this project we investigate the relationship between GBGI and self-reported life satisfaction and wellbeing over a long time period at high-resolution in Bristol. Mul... Read More about The role of GBGI in levelling up in Bristol.

Family transitions, ‘special’ education and home education (2023)
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Gillie, S. (2023, September). Family transitions, ‘special’ education and home education. Paper presented at BERA 2023 Conference, Conference Aston/Aston University

Recent years have seen families of certain schoolchildren encouraged to deregister and begin home education. Ofsted (2019) considers the practice to serve a school’s purposes rather than children’s best interests. The Children’s Commissioner (2019) s... Read More about Family transitions, ‘special’ education and home education.

VR and Biography (2023)
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Livingstone, T., & Rose, M. (2023, September). VR and Biography. Paper presented at eXtending Reality: Immersive Media Design, Production and Technology, University of Portsmouth

eXtending Reality: Immersive Design, Production and Technology University of Portsmouth – Monday 11th September 2023 Abstract – Tom Livingstone and Mandy Rose – 24/05/23 VR and Biography: This paper will explore the adaptability of new tech... Read More about VR and Biography.

Relationships on the margins of alternative provision (2023)
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Johnston, C. (2023, September). Relationships on the margins of alternative provision. Presented at Relationality in Alternative Provision, Leeds Beckett University

A style of work in education that prioritises the maintenance of helpful staff-student relations would hardly seem contentious. Such work might even be considered as crucial within settings that specifically set out to cater for students in the after... Read More about Relationships on the margins of alternative provision.

The Other Side of the Bridge: Disability, Class and Social Exclusion (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Johnston, C. (2023, September). The Other Side of the Bridge: Disability, Class and Social Exclusion. Presented at Understanding disability, gender, class and educational attainment, NEON, London

The value of creativity: Architectural divergence & regulatory convergence (2023)
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Banou, S., & Hynam, M. (2023, September). The value of creativity: Architectural divergence & regulatory convergence. Paper presented at Architecture of Alterity: Body, Media, Space, Cardiff, Wales

At the beginning of the 2023-24 academic year, the architectural design community in the United Kingdom, is cautiously anticipating the Architect’s Registration Board, to provide the new guidelines and regulations for the delivery of architectural ed... Read More about The value of creativity: Architectural divergence & regulatory convergence.

Absence of value - Masculinity, disability and class in alternative provision (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Johnston, C. (2023, September). Absence of value - Masculinity, disability and class in alternative provision. Presented at Driving Impact - Supporting the Educational Outcomes and Progression of Working-Class Boys Conference, Manchester Met University

In this paper, I explore aspects of alternative provision (AP), education settings created to provide short-term support for school-aged young people in England excluded from or unable to be placed in ‘regular’ schools. AP is an element of the Engli... Read More about Absence of value - Masculinity, disability and class in alternative provision.

A different POV: Using videogames as a tool for teaching and learning politics and international relations (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Kirkpatrick, J. (2023, September). A different POV: Using videogames as a tool for teaching and learning politics and international relations. Paper presented at European International Studies Association Annual Conference, Potsdam, Germany

This paper considers the benefits of using videogames within teaching sessions. It suggests that, despite some challenges and limitations, using videogames can provide a useful tool for deeper and meaningful student learning, reflection, and skills d... Read More about A different POV: Using videogames as a tool for teaching and learning politics and international relations.

The enterprising academic: Embodying enterprise value among UWE staff across disciplines (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Urzelai, B. (2023, September). The enterprising academic: Embodying enterprise value among UWE staff across disciplines. Paper presented at IEEC 2023, Enterprise Educators UK’s Annual Conference. Track: Enterprise & Entrepreneurship Teaching and Curriculum, University of Surrey

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.

Developing mentoring skills to support refugee employability (2023)
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Urzelai, B., Karine, M., Douglas, T., & Asaad, B. (2023, September). Developing mentoring skills to support refugee employability. Paper presented at IEEC 2023, Enterprise Educators UK’s Annual Conference. Track: Sustainability and the Role of Enterprise Education, University of Surrey

According to the capital theory, human and social capital are key forms of capital that influence business creation (Sahasranamam & Nandakumar, 2018). Human capital theory discusses the individual value created through education and training (Becker,... Read More about Developing mentoring skills to support refugee employability.

Threshold concepts of entrepreneurship in creative industries (2023)
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Urzelai, B., Hatt, L., & Carracedo, P. (2023, September). Threshold concepts of entrepreneurship in creative industries. Paper presented at IEEC 2023, Enterprise Educators UK’s Annual Conference. Track: Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Education Research., University of Surrey

Creative industries have traditionally been characterised by micro and small businesses, employing few staff, often relying on voluntary input and lacking relevant support networks (Metier Report, 2002). Many creatives will see themselves as freelanc... Read More about Threshold concepts of entrepreneurship in creative industries.

The criminalization of solidarity in today’s European Union - Reflections and solutions (2023)
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Quenivet, N., Dadomo, C., & Tava, F. (2023, September). The criminalization of solidarity in today’s European Union - Reflections and solutions. Paper presented at ECPR Annual Conference, Prague, Czech Republic

Of all the concepts that are often evoked to tackle issues of political inclusion and exclusion, solidarity is perhaps the most frequently discussed. Although there is no unanimous agreement on a definition of this concept, which is variously referre... Read More about The criminalization of solidarity in today’s European Union - Reflections and solutions.

Sea level rise and wave overtopping (2023)
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Hames, D. (2023, September). Sea level rise and wave overtopping. Presented at 1st International Conference and Workshop on Climate Adaptation and Resilience, Westminster, HR Wallingford and Brunel University

This presentation looks at the median and range of changes in coastal overtopping rates for coastal defences across the English coastline based on rises in sea levels of up to 1m. It considers the changes for both vertical walls and coastal embankme... Read More about Sea level rise and wave overtopping.

Diversity and inclusion: Creating a culture of equity in the biosciences (2023)
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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.

Value creation in the digital platform and the emergence of grassroots entrepreneurs (2023)
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Fu, X., Ghauri, P., & Minayora, A. (2023, September). Value creation in the digital platform and the emergence of grassroots entrepreneurs. Paper presented at British Academy of Management 2024, Brighton, UK

This paper explores a digital technology-based business model that enables marginalised communities to engage in commercial activities without access to the initial capital. We observe a great need for a perspective on how marginalised communities cr... Read More about Value creation in the digital platform and the emergence of grassroots entrepreneurs.

Feminist activism to create change in a male dominated industry: The alta mentoring platform (2023)
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Durbin, S., Warren, S., & Lopes, A. (2023, September). Feminist activism to create change in a male dominated industry: The alta mentoring platform. Paper presented at European Sociological Association mid-term conference (RN14), the Architect, Bristol, UK

The alta mentoring platform, launched within the aviation and aerospace industry in 2019, is the outcome of a joint knowledge exchange project between academics and industry and was designed to meet the mentoring needs of women in this male dominated... Read More about Feminist activism to create change in a male dominated industry: The alta mentoring platform.

High street diversification in precarious times: Exploring arts-and-sustainability-focused meanwhile project (Sparks) in Bristol City Centre (2023)
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Karimnia, E. (2023, September). High street diversification in precarious times: Exploring arts-and-sustainability-focused meanwhile project (Sparks) in Bristol City Centre. Paper presented at Royal Geographical Society Annual International Conference, London

This research explores the potential and challenges of temporary use of vacant buildings as an effective strategy for high street premises in the city centres in the Southwest, UK. The potential of introducing new scenarios and reimagination of high... Read More about High street diversification in precarious times: Exploring arts-and-sustainability-focused meanwhile project (Sparks) in Bristol City Centre.

Conceptualising older women’s wellbeing at work across the life course (2023)
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Drew, H., & Edge, C. (2023, September). Conceptualising older women’s wellbeing at work across the life course. Paper presented at British Academy of Management, University of Sussex

The European Research Network: Older Women’s Workplace Wellbeing was was founded in 2021 at the University of Salford, bringing together a diverse group of European female researchers with shared interests in older women, ageing, demographic change... Read More about Conceptualising older women’s wellbeing at work across the life course.