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Understanding the status of underrepresented groups in the Information and Communication Technologies (2018)
Report
Graham, H., Raeside, R., & Maclean, G. (2018). Understanding the status of underrepresented groups in the Information and Communication Technologies. Edinburgh: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

This report presents the findings of a research project commissioned by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to explore the barriers facing under-represented groups in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) researc... Read More about Understanding the status of underrepresented groups in the Information and Communication Technologies.

Comparable Student Experience project (2017)
Report
Weaver, M. (2017). Comparable Student Experience project. Global Online: Edinburgh Napier University

Strategic Investment Funding (Project Champion)
£11,000 for Comparable Student Experience project

Establishing Process Improvement Capability in an HE environment (2016)
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McAssey, R., & Yorkstone, S. (2016). Establishing Process Improvement Capability in an HE environment. UCISA: UCISA-PCMG

Process improvement activity is increasing in UK universities, partly in response to calls for increased effectiveness and efficiency but also as a response to today’s rapidly changing political and economic environment.

This guide seeks to evide... Read More about Establishing Process Improvement Capability in an HE environment.

Use of Dialogue for Fellowship (2016)
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Pilkington, R. (2016). Use of Dialogue for Fellowship. York: Higher Education Academy

This report, authored by Dr Ruth Pilkington, outlines lessons, issues and recommendations for those using a dialogic route and is illustrated by good practice case studies shared by colleagues leading accredited schemes which successfully use dialogu... Read More about Use of Dialogue for Fellowship.

Third sector internships Scotland: final report (2015)
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Caddell, M., Boyle, F., Jones, H., & Mcilwhan, R. (2015). Third sector internships Scotland: final report. Scotland: Scottish Funding Council

Third Sector Internships Scotland helped students gain paid work experience in the Third Sector. This five-year programme, part of the Scottish Funding Council’s Learning to Work 2 initiative, was open to students from all Scottish universities.

Informal feedback : feedback via participation (2015)
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Sambell, K. (2015). Informal feedback : feedback via participation. Hong Kong: Centre for the enhancement of teaching and learning (CELT)

This Briefing has been written by Professor Kay Sambell at the invitation of the HKU Wise Assessment Project. Its theme, capitalising on opportunities for informal feedback to enhance learning, has been explored by Professor Sambell in a number of pu... Read More about Informal feedback : feedback via participation.

Mentors' and students' perspectives of feedback in practice assessment: a literature review. (2015)
Report
Pollock, C., Rice, A. M., & McMillan, A. (2015). Mentors' and students' perspectives of feedback in practice assessment: a literature review. NHS Education for Scotland

Project Summary
This project aims to address the complex challenges in providing meaningful feedback to students in the
practice learning environment. A literature review will examine the current published research and scholarship
in this area.
A... Read More about Mentors' and students' perspectives of feedback in practice assessment: a literature review..

Assessing the validity of a national assessors equivalency tool. (2014)
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Scott, J. A., Pollock, C., Conlon, M. M. M., Millar, L., & Pollard, M. (2014). Assessing the validity of a national assessors equivalency tool. Scotland: NHS Education for Scotland

This is the second stage of a project on ‘Due Regard’. Project one explored and investigated Due Regard in practice in Scotland. This second project evaluated a pilot of the effectiveness and validity of a practice learning environment Equivalency To... Read More about Assessing the validity of a national assessors equivalency tool..

Embedding PDP in the LLB. (2014)
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Whitecross, R. W. (2014). Embedding PDP in the LLB. Edinburgh, Scotland: Higher Education Authority

Report on a Higher Education Authority Law Strategic Project.

An exploration of the interpretation and application of the use of due regard in pre-registration nursing programmes. (2013)
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Scott, J. A., Pollock, C., Conlon, M. M. M., & Pollard, M. (2013). An exploration of the interpretation and application of the use of due regard in pre-registration nursing programmes. Edinburgh, Scotland: Nurse Education Scotland

Due Regard relates to ensuring NMC-approved processes are in place to enable students to achieve the required standards of proficiency for safe and effective practice, defining crucial details such as the appropriate clinical backgrounds, experience... Read More about An exploration of the interpretation and application of the use of due regard in pre-registration nursing programmes..

Further Education and International Student Transition to Edinburgh Napier University Supporting the Journey with Technology (2011)
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Campbell, K. (2011). Further Education and International Student Transition to Edinburgh Napier University Supporting the Journey with Technology

The Further Education and International Student Transition to Edinburgh Napier University: supporting the journey with technology project aimed to trial the use of a synchronous technology Elluminate Live! enabling students from articulating programm... Read More about Further Education and International Student Transition to Edinburgh Napier University Supporting the Journey with Technology.