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Educating for public good: Final report
No full textThis report critically explores citizenship education in primary education
Nonlocal dual-phase-lag thermoelastic damping in in-plane vibrations of rotating rectangular cross-sectional nanorings according to nonlocal elasticity theory
No full textSince thermoelastic damping (TED) plays a pivotal role in miniature structural elements, accurate simulation of this thermomechanical behavior can significantly ameliorate their functionality. A key aspect of precisely modeling the thermoelastic performance of small-scale structures is incorporating the impact of size in both mechanical and thermal analyses. In this work, the nonlocal theory (NT) and the nonlocal dual-phase-lag (NDPL) heat transfer model are utilized to develop a new size-sensitive formulation for TED in ultra-small rotating rectangular cross-sectional rings. To accomplish this, the governing equations for motion and heat transfer are derived in the first place according to the NT and NDPL model. Following this, the complex frequency (CF) approach is applied to define damping, leading to a single-term formula for TED. The numerical analysis includes multiple cases to appraise the effects of key parameters, particularly the scale factors in the NT and NDPL model, on TED. Results suggest that the NT and NDPL model have a crucial role in determining TED, particularly when the ring’s size approaches the structural or thermal characteristic lengths, making this influence undeniable
Ancient Light
No full textWhat to make of Melanie King’s photographs of the stars, which make up the extensive series ‘Ancient Light’? They have none of the glamour of NASA’s enhanced astronomical photographs and cannot repeat the exactitude of the powerful telescopes which constantly map the universe. Rather, they are photographs rooted in the earth’s surface , emphasising our smallness against the infinity of space. This is what we see, insists Melanie King, aligning herself perhaps with Plath’s vision of the tired and bedraggled stars glimpsed in the night sky over England. And to see them like this, to acknowledge the power of their travelled light, we celebrate the fact that we are part of this, moving , vibrant specks in a history as long as time.’(Professor Val Williams, 2024)
Ancient Light comprises analogue astronomical photographs of the night sky, often produced in remote locations away from light pollution.' In this photo book, King highlights the connections between light emitted from deep within the cosmos, photographic materials and the ecology of Earth.
The book includes an essay by Professor Val Williams and an introduction by Dr Melanie King
Ensuring equality and inclusion for our commuter students
No full text66% of students at CCCU are commuter students – ‘students who continue to live at home whilst studying, rather than moving into student accommodation’ (Kenyon, 2024). Nationally, around half of all students in higher education are commuters. This proportion is likely to continue to grow, as students react to the cost of living crisis and as a result of HE recruitment practices.
Evidence suggests that commuter students face multiple barriers to equality in learning, because they have to travel to campus to access their learning, resources and other support services. This has been recognised by the Office for Students, which added commuter students as a group at risk of inequality and exclusion in 2024.
This workshop will briefly outline the challenges experienced by commuter students, presenting both national and CCCU-specific evidence, before introducing evidence-based changes that we can make, at the institutional and individual levels, to diversify our pedagogy, policy and practice.
Participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of how they can adapt to support our commuters.
The workshop will be facilitated by Dr Susan Kenyon, Principal Lecturer in Politics and co-coordinator of the Wonkhe series on commuter students, available via: https://wonkhe.com/tag/commuter-students/
Exploring material, economic and socio-cultural motivation towards sustainable transport systems within a small-town setting
No full textA summary presentation of my research interests and progress to-date
Liberating students from epistemic injustice in academic misconduct processes by shifting to a more compassionate and inclusive approach
Get PDFAcademic misconduct processes in higher education institutions are supposed to ensure fairness. However, these very processes can lead to epistemic injustice (testimonial and hermeneutical) partly because students come from different epistemic cultures and so do not have a homogenised understanding of what constitutes academic misconduct. Understanding the many reasons for why students may turn to academic misconduct either deliberately or accidently is important to inform teaching practice. Learning development needs to guide students away from epistemic ignorance and potential epistemic injustice by actively involving and immersing students in good academic practice as well as focusing on the positives of critical thinking, objective analysis and reasons for why skills such as referencing are important as part of both respectful dialogue and intellectual growth. This would move away from a focus on negatives and punitive approaches
An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experience of a nature-based therapy intervention for children with long-term health conditions and associated psychological difficulties
No full textChildren and young people (CYP) with long-term health conditions (LTC) are at higher risk of developing mental health difficulties. Research suggests nature-based therapeutic interventions (NBTIs) may benefit CYP’s wellbeing, but less is known about the impact on CYP with LTC. This study’s objective was to explore how CYP with LTC and associated psychological difficulties experienced a NBTI and the impact on their wellbeing. Ten participants aged 10–13 attended a NBTI and took part in semi-structured interviews that explored how they made sense of their journey through the intervention, its impact on mental, physical wellbeing and sense of self. An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the interview data yielded four group experiential themes: ‘Overcoming Illness-Identity’, ‘Freedom to Choose’, ‘Sense of Connection’ and ‘A Mindful Presence’. Participants reported improved self-esteem, a deepened sense of belonging with peers and nature, and enhanced emotion regulation. Clinical implications and directions for future research are discussed
Book review: 'John Clark, The Green Children of Woolpit: Chronicles, Fairies and Facts in Medieval England'
No full textA review of the book 'The Green Children of Woolpit: Chronicles, Fairies and Facts in Medieval' by John Clark, for Preternature: Critical and Historical Studies of the Preternatural