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Learned Words: A Poetic Content Analysis of 'Belonging' in Higher Education (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Illingworth, S., & Grimwood, M. (2023, December). Learned Words: A Poetic Content Analysis of 'Belonging' in Higher Education. Paper presented at SRHE Conference 2023 Higher Education Research, Practice, and Policy: Connections & Complexities, Online & Conference Aston, Birmingham, UK

How poetry can be used to better understand undergraduate students’ course experiences (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Illingworth, S., & Radhakrishnan, M. (2023, May). How poetry can be used to better understand undergraduate students’ course experiences. Paper presented at SEDA Spring Conference 2023, Online

This session will present a study that investigates the use of poetry as a reflective tool for first-year undergraduate students in introductory STEM courses. Using poetic content analysis (Illingworth, 2022), the study analyses students’ responses t... Read More about How poetry can be used to better understand undergraduate students’ course experiences.

Learned Words: how poetry can be used to reflect on staff belonging in Higher Education (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Illingworth, S., & Grimwood, M. (2023, May). Learned Words: how poetry can be used to reflect on staff belonging in Higher Education. Presented at Change Agents’ Network Conference 2023, Hertfordshire

This research uses poetry as a form of data to explore a sense of 'belonging' for staff working in higher education. Poetic content analysis was explored as a research method and using poetry in this way has allowed for a nuanced exploration of quest... Read More about Learned Words: how poetry can be used to reflect on staff belonging in Higher Education.

From Dissemination to Participation: A Creative Approach to Geoscience Communication (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Illingworth, S. (2023, April). From Dissemination to Participation: A Creative Approach to Geoscience Communication. Presented at EGU 2023, Vienna

Science communication exists on a spectrum: from dissemination to dialogue. While participation is likely to be the most effective way of helping to truly diversify science, there is still a need for geoscience communication initiatives that exist ac... Read More about From Dissemination to Participation: A Creative Approach to Geoscience Communication.

The shadowlands of science communication in academia — definitions, problems, and possible solutions (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Gani, S., Arnal, L., Beattie, L., Hillier, J., Illingworth, S., Lanza, T., …Zihms, S. (2023, April). The shadowlands of science communication in academia — definitions, problems, and possible solutions. Presented at EGU 2023, Vienna

Science communication is important for researchers, including those working in the geosciences. However, much of this work takes place in “shadowlands” that are neither fully seen nor understood. With the increasing expectation in academia that all r... Read More about The shadowlands of science communication in academia — definitions, problems, and possible solutions.

Actionable Steps to Improve Inclusivity and Diversity in the Geosciences in Higher Education (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Illingworth, S., Hall, C., Mohadjer, S., Koll, R., Otu-Larbi, F., & Poku, C. (2022, December). Actionable Steps to Improve Inclusivity and Diversity in the Geosciences in Higher Education. Poster presented at AGU Fall Meeting 2022, Chicago, IL, US

We propose six action-oriented opportunities for educators to improve diversity in the geosciences as individuals from their classroom to their institution by: Advocating for institutional change Incorporating diverse perspectives and authors in cu... Read More about Actionable Steps to Improve Inclusivity and Diversity in the Geosciences in Higher Education.

Learning from the impact of individual identities on staff’s experiences during Covid-19: Moving toward ethically implementing new styles of working (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Zike, J., & Illingworth, S. (2022, June). Learning from the impact of individual identities on staff’s experiences during Covid-19: Moving toward ethically implementing new styles of working. Presented at QAA Enhancement Conference 2022: Resilient Learning Communities – Inclusive, Flexible and Accessible, Glasgow

We will report the findings of our qualitative survey of 118 staff members at Edinburgh Napier University. We found a highly nuanced impact on protected groups with individual situations, resources, and challenges contributing to the perceived impact... Read More about Learning from the impact of individual identities on staff’s experiences during Covid-19: Moving toward ethically implementing new styles of working.