Dr Charlotte Haigh
University of Leeds, UK
Dr Ruth Norman
University of Leeds, UK
Dr Chris Randall
University of Leeds, UK
Innovation and Updates in Teaching and Student Education across Physiology and STEM in the UK
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Education and teaching is an integral part of advancing physiology. Considerations of how we can most effectively adapt to the post-pandemic era are key themes in physiology today.
The aim of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for academics to share best practice across the sector and generate ideas to implement in the future. This meeting will feature speakers who are experts in the field discussing the following topics: meeting the needs of a diverse student population, developing authentic assessment with useful feedback mechanisms, using core concepts in curriculum design and developing global citizenship skills in students. Each theme will feature a keynote speech followed by a series of flash talks and an informal question and answer session.
This meeting is supported by AD Instruments.
09:40 SA1 Use of data to initiate targeted interventions to address ALL awarding gaps
Dr Nicholas Freestone, Kingston University, UK
10:20 Q&A session
11:00 C01 Addressing the gender gaps in sports degrees: Participation, engagement, and attainment
Dr Paul Ansdell, Rebecca Bradburn and Erin Quinn, Northumbria University, UK
11:05 C02 Putting STEAM into nursing teaching
Dr Francesca Arrigoni, Kingston University, UK
11:10 C03 Application of core physiological concepts within a simulated medical environment – how to achieve the best outcomes?
Professor Rachel Ashworth University of Worcester, UK
11:15 C04 I can do this, I’ll show you!: Technical and clinical skill literacy and assessment in biomedical and physiological sciences
Dr Liam Bagley, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
11:20 C05 Virtual reality for biochemistry education
Professor John Barrow, University of Aberdeen, UK
11:25 C06 Cultural competence in hands-on ultrasound sessions: student-patient interactions in undergraduate anatomy modules
Professor Keren Bielby-Clarke, and Dr Pip Garner, University of Bradford, UK
11:30 C07 Science travels: A project to improve access to STEM for Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen and Boater communities
Dr Iain Rowe, University of Aberdeen, UK
11:35 C08 A colour-coded graphical guide to the Hodgkin and Huxley papers
Dr Angus Brown, University of Nottingham, UK
11:40 C09 Reviewing the context of sports and exercise science in the United Kingdom and abroad: Student expectations, experience and outcomes
Hannah Campbell, University of Leeds, UK
11:45 Informal Q&A session with flash talk presenters
13:15 SA2 Aligning a student’s perception of feedback with that of the academic’s, and those of other interested parties
Dr Damian Parry, Newcastle University, UK
13:55 Q&A session
14:15 C10 Learning pharmacological science in context using art
Dr Francesca Arrigoni, Kingston University, UK
14:20 C11 Using H5P to facilitate interactive problem based learning in respiratory physiology
Dr Benjamin Chant, University of Bristol, UK
14:25 C12 Is the online learning platform Lt an effective learning tool for all students?
Dr Laura Corns, University of Sheffield, UK
14:30 C13 Using AI to develop transferrable skills
Dr Dawn Davies, University of Bristol, UK
14:35 C14 Introducing undergraduate students to investigation, data analysis, and report writing in exercise physiology
Dr Brendan Egan, Dublin City University, Ireland
14:40 C15 Virtual laboratories as pedagogical tools to enhance STEM practical teaching & learning: Preliminary findings from a multi-institutional study in Ireland
Dr Caoimhin Griffin, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Ireland
14:45 C16 Assessing academic writing in physiological disciplines
Dr Matthew Hardy, University of Bradford, UK
14:50 C17 The Nernst equation: using physico-chemical laws to steer novel experimental design
Amy Hopper, University of Nottingham, UK
14:55 C18 Proforma-based report writing including feedback reflection to develop scientific writing skills in Year 1 bioscience students
Dr Harley Stevenson-Cocks, Newcastle University, UK
15:00 Informal Q&A session with flash talk presenters
09:30 SA3 Coping with content: Adapting core concepts to suit the needs of your learners
Professor Derek Scott, University of Aberdeen, UK
10:10 Q&A session
11:00 C20 Development of a virtual learning platform integrated module textbook
Dr Matthew Jacques, University of Nottingham, UK
11:05 C21 Student engagement and curriculum design within Clinical Exercise Physiology
Dr Melanie Leggate, Edinburgh Napier University, UK
11:10 C22 Are undergraduate & PGT dissertations past their sell-by date?
Dr Dave Lewis, University of Leeds, UK
11:15 C23 Team-based learning strategy for physiology teaching
Dr Aamir Magzoub, College of Medicine, Najran University, Saudi Arabia
11:20 C24 Supporting digital skills and student transition into higher education
Dr Kirsty McIntyre, University of Glasgow, UK
11:25 C25 Do bears poop in the woods? Developing an inclusive workshop supporting understanding of critical analysis
Dr Jenny Moran, Keele University, UK
11:30 C26 Feedback café on essay writing
Dr Ai Na Ng, University of Bristol, UK
11:35 C27 Supporting transferable skills development in first year students
Dr Elena Paci, University of Bristol, UK
11:40 C28 Pandemic positives: Replicating the online chatbox in the physical classroom
Professor Louise Robson, University of Sheffield, UK
11:45 Informal Q&A session with flash talk presenters
14:00 SA4 A critical examination of global citizenship in the curriculum
Dr Pam Birtill, University of Leeds, UK
14:40 Q&A session
15:30 C29 A workshop about death and dying
Professor Derek Scott, University of Aberdeen, UK
15:35 C30 Student led lecture initiative
Professor Lijun Shang, London Metropolitan University, UK
15:40 C31 "What is physiology?": Interview insights straight from the physiologists' mouths
Dr Harley Stevenson-Cocks, Newcastle University, UK
15:45 C32 Interactive tutorial on scientific writing
Dr Alex Swainson, University of Bristol, UK
15:50 C33 Wearable technology making stats more fun?
Dr Kiah Tasman, University of Bristol, UK
15:55 C34 The importance of developing a sense of student belonging for success and progression at university: The role of early transition in students from a range of backgrounds
Dr Teresa Thomas and Dr Clare Ray, University of Birmingham, UK
16:00 C35 Problem-based learning for authentic assessment in a large class setting
Dr Clare Tweedy, University of Leeds, UK
16:05 C36 Respiratory Physiology experimental problem solving to deduce what you cannot see
Professor Harry Witchel, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, UK
16:10 C38 Outreach video/animation assessment for neuroanatomy students
Dr Marta Woloszynowska-Fraser, Keele University, UK
16:15 Informal Q&A session with flash talk presenters
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Selected abstracts will feature as short flash presentations in each of the main sessions of the programme. These talks will showcase work and ideas as well as stimulate discussion.
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Key information
Key dates
| Registration opens | 5 December 2022 |
| Abstract submission opens | 15 December 2022 |
| Abstract submission closes | 3 February 2023 |
| Abstract decisions issued | 22 February 2023 |
| Conference Attendance Award deadline | 28 February 2023 |
| Early bird registration deadline | 1 March 2023 |
| Registration deadline | 29 March 2023 |
| Meeting dates | 12-13 April 2023 |
Venue
The meeting will take place at Leeds Business School at the University of Leeds, UK.
Leeds University Business School,
Maurice Keyworth Building,
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT
Below are directions to Leeds University Campus. Please see the printable campus map here.
The building is number 19 on the campus map (right hand side of the Western Campus) and is accessible via the University Road Entrance or the Western Campus Entrance.
Travel
Train
Leeds station is well connected to national rail routes. There is a taxi station outside or you can walk to Leeds Coach Station and take a local bus to the campus.
Bike
There are secure bike racks and showers. For bike routes and information about cycling in the city, visit Leeds Council Cycling Pages.
Bus
Leeds Coach Station is a hub for National Express and Megabus and is next to the Leeds city bus station where multiple local buses also go to the university.
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Walk
If you wish to walk to the campus from the city centre, detailed directions can be found here.
Air
The city of Leeds is served by both Leeds Bradford and Manchester airports.
Leeds Bradford airport is approximately 7 miles away from the university and easily commutable by taxi.
Car
Whilst we encourage travel by public transport, there are detailed driving directions on the University of Leeds website.
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