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The nuclear ring in the barred spiral galaxy IC 4933 (2010)
Journal Article
Ryder, S. D., Illingworth, S. M., Sharp, R. G., & Farage, C. L. (2010). The nuclear ring in the barred spiral galaxy IC 4933. Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia, 27(1), 56-63. https://doi.org/10.1071/AS09016

We present infrared imaging from IRIS2 on the Anglo–Australian Telescope that shows the barred spiral galaxy IC 4933 has not just an inner ring encircling the bar, but also a star-forming nuclear ring 1.5 kpc in diameter. Imaging in the u′ band with... Read More about The nuclear ring in the barred spiral galaxy IC 4933.

Curriculum Design for Blended and Online Learning (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Fotheringham, J. (2010, January). Curriculum Design for Blended and Online Learning. Paper presented at NHS Education Scotland CPD event, Scotland

No abstract available.

Graduate attributes: nurse education providers' perspective. (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Webster, B. & Tee, S. (2010, January). Graduate attributes: nurse education providers' perspective. Presented at NET 2010: 21st Annual International Conference, Cambridge. (Unpublished)

No abstract available.

Enquiry-based learning and formative assessment environments: student perspectives (2010)
Journal Article
Sambell, K. (2010). Enquiry-based learning and formative assessment environments: student perspectives. Practitioner Research in Higher Education, 4(1), 52-61

This paper outlines case study research into first-year students’ experiences of enquiry based learning (EBL) on a year-long introductory theory module. Students were supported to carry out a series of authentic small-scale enquiries involving: • wor... Read More about Enquiry-based learning and formative assessment environments: student perspectives.

Towards an assessment partnership model?: students' experiences of being engaged as partners in Assessment for Learning (AfL) enhancement activity (2010)
Book Chapter
Sambell, K., & Graham, L. (2010). Towards an assessment partnership model?: students' experiences of being engaged as partners in Assessment for Learning (AfL) enhancement activity. In S. Little (Ed.), Staff-student partnerships in higher education (31-47). Continuum

The aim of this book is to build on existing and emerging expertise in staff-student partnerships that go beyond the consultation model, instead illustrating an approach of staff and students collaborating to facilitate institutional change. Followin... Read More about Towards an assessment partnership model?: students' experiences of being engaged as partners in Assessment for Learning (AfL) enhancement activity.

Studying childhood and early childhood : a guide for students (2010)
Book
Sambell, K., Gibson, M., & Miller, S. (2010). Studying childhood and early childhood : a guide for students. (2nd edition). SAGE Publications

Covering all the key themes, different theoretical views and approaches to studying childhood and early childhood, this book guides you through your course, telling you exactly what is expected of you throughout your studies. It will ensure you devel... Read More about Studying childhood and early childhood : a guide for students.

Studying early childhood: Part 3 - visits, observations, placements and dissertations (2010)
Journal Article
Sambell, K. (2010). Studying early childhood: Part 3 - visits, observations, placements and dissertations. Nursery World, 25, 15-18

Most early childhood degrees include 'real-world' experiences in early years settings and a related final-year project or dissertation. Make the most of these learning opportunities by bringing your critical thinking skills with you on the placement.

Studying early childhood: Part 2 - reading, writing and producing assignments (2010)
Journal Article
Sambell, K. (2010). Studying early childhood: Part 2 - reading, writing and producing assignments. Nursery World, 28, 15-18

When studying early childhood at degree level, it's vital to become fluent in appropriate ways of talking and writing about relevant ideas and concepts. This helps you produce effective assignments during the degree itself but, most importantly, also... Read More about Studying early childhood: Part 2 - reading, writing and producing assignments.

Studying early childhood: Part 1 - becoming an active learner (2010)
Journal Article
Sambell, K. (2010). Studying early childhood: Part 1 - becoming an active learner. Nursery World, 23,

When making the transition to studying at degree level, students will be challenged to think in new and unaccustomed ways, with different study practices than they have used before. Embarking on any degree involves a step-change in a student's approa... Read More about Studying early childhood: Part 1 - becoming an active learner.

The N-terminus of Bunyamwera orthobunyavirus NSs protein is essential for interferon antagonism (2010)
Journal Article
van Knippenberg, I., Carlton-Smith, C., & Elliott, R. (2010). The N-terminus of Bunyamwera orthobunyavirus NSs protein is essential for interferon antagonism. Journal of General Virology, 91(8), https://doi.org/10.1099/vir.0.021774-0

Bunyamwera virus NSs protein is involved in the inhibition of cellular transcription and the interferon (IFN) response, and it interacts with the Med8 component of Mediator. A spontaneous mutant of a recombinant NSs-deleted Bunyamwera virus (rBUNdelN... Read More about The N-terminus of Bunyamwera orthobunyavirus NSs protein is essential for interferon antagonism.

Potential for the use of reconstructed IASI radiances in the detection of atmospheric trace gases (2010)
Journal Article
Atkinson, N. C., Hilton, F., Illingworth, S. M., Eyre, J., & Hultberg, T. (2010). Potential for the use of reconstructed IASI radiances in the detection of atmospheric trace gases. Atmospheric Measurement Techniques, 3, 991-1003. https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-3-991-2010

Principal component (PC) analysis has received considerable attention as a technique for the extraction of meteorological signals from hyperspectral infra-red sounders such as the Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer (IASI) and the Atmospheri... Read More about Potential for the use of reconstructed IASI radiances in the detection of atmospheric trace gases.

Learner Identities: Undergraduate Interns as Staff Developers – Development of an Identity within The Wider Community (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Tierney, A. (2010, July). Learner Identities: Undergraduate Interns as Staff Developers – Development of an Identity within The Wider Community. Paper presented at 2nd International Conference, Academic Identities for the 21st Century, Glasgow, Scotland

In the summer of 2006, seven undergraduate interns from six faculties within the University of Glasgow, came together in order to develop resources for staff and students in the area of Enquiry-Based Learning (EBL) (Kahn & O’Rourke, 2005), in accorda... Read More about Learner Identities: Undergraduate Interns as Staff Developers – Development of an Identity within The Wider Community.

Online reflective diaries - using technology to strengthen the learning experience (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Butler, E., Tatner, M., & Tierney, A. (2010, June). Online reflective diaries - using technology to strengthen the learning experience. Paper presented at 35th International Conference Improving University Teaching, Washington DC, USA

Internet based technologies have benefits for students and staff in terms of time and information sharing. Students at the University of Glasgow were required to engage in reflective writing, with tutor support, as part of their course assessment. We... Read More about Online reflective diaries - using technology to strengthen the learning experience.

The Impact of a Faculty Learning Community on the Academic Identity of a Group of University Teachers (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Tierney, A. (2010, June). The Impact of a Faculty Learning Community on the Academic Identity of a Group of University Teachers. Paper presented at Academic Identities for the 21st Century, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

In 2006, a Faculty Learning Community (FLC) was set up at the University of Glasgow (Bell et al, 2006). Using the Miami model proposed by Cox (2004), the purpose of the FLC was two-fold; to bring together a group of University Teachers (UT), a new ac... Read More about The Impact of a Faculty Learning Community on the Academic Identity of a Group of University Teachers.

From anxiety to empowerment: a Learning Community of University Teachers (2010)
Journal Article
MacKenzie, J., Bell, S., Bohan, J., Brown, A., Burke, J., Cogdell, B., …Tierney, A. (2010). From anxiety to empowerment: a Learning Community of University Teachers. Teaching in Higher Education, 15(3), 273-284. https://doi.org/10.1080/13562511003740825

Increasing numbers of ‘teaching-only’ staff are being appointed in higher education institutions in the UK. At one research-intensive university, a new category of academic staff was recently introduced: University Teachers, who are required to engag... Read More about From anxiety to empowerment: a Learning Community of University Teachers.