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Entrepreneurship Education and Training Programmes:: A Review and Evaluation – Part 1 (1994)
Journal Article
Garavan, T. N., & O′Cinneide, B. (1994). Entrepreneurship Education and Training Programmes:: A Review and Evaluation – Part 1. Journal of European industrial training, 18(8), 3-12. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090599410068024

Reviews literature highlighting a number of problems associated with entrepreneurship education and training programmes. The major problem relates to balance: too much of an emphasis on knowledge and not enough on competence; too much emphasis on in... Read More about Entrepreneurship Education and Training Programmes:: A Review and Evaluation – Part 1.

Computer-enhanced learning in tertiary education (1991)
Thesis
Mackie, D. M. Computer-enhanced learning in tertiary education. (Thesis). Edinburgh Polytechnic. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/7310

It is widely accepted that mathematics courses for science and engineering undergraduates should aim to develop an enquiring and creative approach to mathematics together with good communication skills. Due to their versatility, computational power a... Read More about Computer-enhanced learning in tertiary education.

Developing a model for pastoral support of pre-registration nursing and midwifery students: the experience of three Scottish universities
Preprint / Working Paper
Head, K. S., Stenhouse, R., Ogle, A., & Redpath, M. Developing a model for pastoral support of pre-registration nursing and midwifery students: the experience of three Scottish universities

Student attrition from pre-registration nursing and midwifery education remains a concern. The literature identifies that often reasons for leaving a programme of study are complex. Issues such as personal difficulties, lack of support, financial dif... Read More about Developing a model for pastoral support of pre-registration nursing and midwifery students: the experience of three Scottish universities.

Edinburgh Beltane Beacon Public Engagement Fellowship - Final Report.
Report
Ridley-Ellis, D. (2012). Edinburgh Beltane Beacon Public Engagement Fellowship - Final Report. Edinburgh, Scotland: Edinburgh Napier University

This report gives an overview of my activities relating to public engagement since the beginning of my Public Engagement Fellowship in March 2011. Covers a description of activities and thoughts on good practice for public engagement.