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Behavioural Responses of a Large, Benthic Elasmobranch to Catch-and-Release Angling (2022)
Journal Article
Lavender, E., Aleynik, D., Dodd, J., Illian, J., James, M., Wright, P. J., Smout, S., & Thorburn, J. (2022). Behavioural Responses of a Large, Benthic Elasmobranch to Catch-and-Release Angling. Frontiers in Marine Science, 9, https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2022.864344

Catch-and-release angling is widespread, but the impacts of this practice for captured individuals are understudied, especially among elasmobranchs. Studies on sub-lethal behavioural impacts are particularly sparse, despite their importance for the i... Read More about Behavioural Responses of a Large, Benthic Elasmobranch to Catch-and-Release Angling.

Using citizen science photographs to identify reproductive events in an oviparous elasmobranch (2025)
Journal Article
Mawer, R., Dodd, J., Thorburn, J., Burns, N. M., & Bailey, D. M. (online). Using citizen science photographs to identify reproductive events in an oviparous elasmobranch. Journal of Fish Biology, https://doi.org/10.1111/jfb.70044

Identifying critical habitats is important for the effective management of vulnerable species. Critical habitats, such as mating or nursery grounds, support populations during key life stages and help to maximise reproductive output and population gr... Read More about Using citizen science photographs to identify reproductive events in an oviparous elasmobranch.

Balancing Time Equity & Academic Integrity: The Paradox of Deadline Extensions in Higher Education (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cameron, J., Gutu, M., & Kurtzke, S. (2025, April). Balancing Time Equity & Academic Integrity: The Paradox of Deadline Extensions in Higher Education. Poster presented at Advance HE EDI Conference 2025: The sum of many parts: Embedding intersectionality in HE practice, Newcastle, UK

Universities promote employability; employers expect graduates to meet deadlines; constructive alignment of assessment with learning outcomes (Biggs, 2007) is silent on extensions; policies and practices for extensions varies between universities, co... Read More about Balancing Time Equity & Academic Integrity: The Paradox of Deadline Extensions in Higher Education.

Balancing time equity and academic integrity: The paradox of deadline extensions in higher education (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cameron, J., Gutu, M., & Kurtzke, S. (2025, April). Balancing time equity and academic integrity: The paradox of deadline extensions in higher education. Presented at Advance HE EDI Conference 2025: The sum of many parts: Embedding intersectionality in HE practice, Newcastle, UK

Higher education policies around deadline extensions seek to promote inclusivity yet may inadvertently create inequalities among student groups. This session examines this paradox through case study data, revealing which groups may benefit most from... Read More about Balancing time equity and academic integrity: The paradox of deadline extensions in higher education.

The assessment extensions data dilemma and equity in university education: Navigating the paradoxes of policy and inclusivity (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cameron, J., Gutu, M., & Kurtzke, S. (2025, April). The assessment extensions data dilemma and equity in university education: Navigating the paradoxes of policy and inclusivity. Presented at Advance HE EDI Conference 2025 The sum of many parts: Embedding intersectionality in HE practice, Newcastle, UK

This digitally supported walking workshop addresses the equity implications of assessment deadline extensions, questioning whether they benefit all students equally. Drawing on data from a UK university business school, participants evaluate prelimin... Read More about The assessment extensions data dilemma and equity in university education: Navigating the paradoxes of policy and inclusivity.