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An exploration and analysis of the role of webcams in a vocational BSc degree to support teaching and learning
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Newton-Hughes, A. An exploration and analysis of the role of webcams in a vocational BSc degree to support teaching and learning

This project will begin by looking at current literature on webcam use to identify likely areas of successful application in a vocational programme. The programme to be used in the project is the BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography Degree. The areas ma... Read More about An exploration and analysis of the role of webcams in a vocational BSc degree to support teaching and learning.

The impact of annotation on students learning
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Ball, E., Franks, H., Jenkins, J., Leigh, J., & McGrath, M. The impact of annotation on students learning

The University of Salford School of Nursing’s policy on provision of feedback on assessed work was written to communicate the processes involved in complying with the institutional policy (School of Nursing, 2005). This is a change to the marking pra... Read More about The impact of annotation on students learning.

Feasibility study into MP3 and MP4 assisted learning
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Ferneley, E. Feasibility study into MP3 and MP4 assisted learning

The recording of, and the provision of, audio or video recordings of lectures has taken place for many years, however, the advent of audio compression (e.g. MP3) and more recently video compression (e.g. MP4 for video enabled iPods, 3GP for mobile ph... Read More about Feasibility study into MP3 and MP4 assisted learning.

Supporting mathematics and numeracy by means of diagnostic testing
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Marsh, T., Burns, B., Caine, P., & Hynes, C. Supporting mathematics and numeracy by means of diagnostic testing

The aim of this proposal is to develop a set of Faculty specific user friendly on-line diagnostic tests for students. These tests would provide students with instant feedback on their performance, and would also provide lecturers with timely evidence... Read More about Supporting mathematics and numeracy by means of diagnostic testing.

Using learning effectively, assessment tool for AP(E)L
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Potts, R., & Mcmahon, M. Using learning effectively, assessment tool for AP(E)L

Recognition of the need for this project is based on the recent successful collaborative work that Maureen and Ruth have undertaken with The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) and Cumbria and Lancashire Strategic Health Authority (now North Wes... Read More about Using learning effectively, assessment tool for AP(E)L.

Improving co-learner interactions through web based online assessments within distant learning settings
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Ingirige, B., Amaratunga, R., Dowdle, D., Keraminiyage, K., Goulding, J., Baldry, D., & Lees, M. Improving co-learner interactions through web based online assessments within distant learning settings

Distance education technologies have come into prominence during the last two decades of the 20th century. Propagation of these technologies, software development and methods of computer aided assessments have been fuelled by the advances in the Inte... Read More about Improving co-learner interactions through web based online assessments within distant learning settings.

Pilot study to explore the impact of practice based vicarious learning
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Roberts, D. Pilot study to explore the impact of practice based vicarious learning

This pilot study seeks to assess the impact and feasibility of peer learning groups in clinical practice. The project takes place over two stages: the first involving student nurses and the second widening out to include other health care professions... Read More about Pilot study to explore the impact of practice based vicarious learning.

Perception of noise from large wind turbines (EFP-06 Project)
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(EFP-06 Project)

Is noise from large wind turbines more annoying than noise from small wind turbines? This is a question that is discussed widely in the context of a new generation of large wind turbines replacing the traditional smaller ones. To date legislation ta... Read More about Perception of noise from large wind turbines (EFP-06 Project).

Covid sex lives : survey 4 report
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This report presents initial findings from the fourth survey of the Covid Sex Lives project. Public health measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 are translated into media messaging by organisations that target the health of different groups. Th... Read More about Covid sex lives : survey 4 report.

KOC Soil Contamination Information Tool
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Wang, Y. (2024). KOC Soil Contamination Information Tool. Civil Engineering

KOC Soil Contamination Information Tool (KOC-SCIT) is a site-specific database software for soil contamination information of two oil lake areas in Kuwait. The information in the database tool is primarily supported by a 3D mapping analysis using a s... Read More about KOC Soil Contamination Information Tool.

Working together in Higher Education: How to develop collaboration among academics in a new organisational unit to promote an interdisciplinary approach
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Broster, P. Working together in Higher Education: How to develop collaboration among academics in a new organisational unit to promote an interdisciplinary approach. The University of Salford

Academe has faced many challenges over recent years including a cultural shift to increase collaboration to provide a greater interdisciplinary approach to teaching, learning and programme delivery (Englund, 2018).
This paper aims to explore what t... Read More about Working together in Higher Education: How to develop collaboration among academics in a new organisational unit to promote an interdisciplinary approach.

Behaviours that Stick
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Haffenden Cornejo, S. (2014). Behaviours that Stick. Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Behaviours that Stick aims to explore the emotional connection between home energy users and home energy objects (electrical appliances) in order to design visual interfaces that cultivate daily usage habits towards energy saving. In this project we... Read More about Behaviours that Stick.

The importance of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Armed Forces Champions
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Scullion, L., Pardoe, J., Martin, P., Young, D., & Hynes, C. (2024). The importance of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Armed Forces Champions. DWP

Introduction In 2010, as part of its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) introduced the role of dedicated Armed Forces Champion (AFC), an initiative that was augmented in 2021. The purpose of this briefi... Read More about The importance of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Armed Forces Champions.

E-Learning: Exploring its Usefulness as a Learning Resource and Assessment Method for a Level One Criminology Module
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Patel, T. (2024). E-Learning: Exploring its Usefulness as a Learning Resource and Assessment Method for a Level One Criminology Module. Liverpool John Moores University: Liverpool John Moores University

Social Media (Instagram) Burglars
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Patel, T. (2018). Social Media (Instagram) Burglars. Manchester: iProspect

Apprenticeships 2023 – 2024 Self–Assessment Report (SAR)
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Archer, J. Apprenticeships 2023 – 2024 Self–Assessment Report (SAR)

Approved at Learning and Teaching Committee 8 November 2023
This updated version approved by LTC Chair’s Action 11 January 2024
University of Salford
UKPRN 10007156
Academic Year 2023/24

The Co-create GUI Engineering Curriculum for the 21st Century (CRUISE)
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Elmarakby, E. The Co-create GUI Engineering Curriculum for the 21st Century (CRUISE). The British Council

The Co-Create Government University Industry Engineering Curriculum for the 21st Century (CRUISE) project stands as a collaborative endeavour between academic institutions and industry, aiming to develop engineering education in Egypt. Funded by the... Read More about The Co-create GUI Engineering Curriculum for the 21st Century (CRUISE).

Understanding the effect of extreme weather on our emergency services: An exploratory study. Report of preliminary findings from the pre- and post-exercise mixed methods data collection'.
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Farrell, A., Jones, S., & McCarthy, B. Understanding the effect of extreme weather on our emergency services: An exploratory study. Report of preliminary findings from the pre- and post-exercise mixed methods data collection'. Cheshire Constabulary

Manchester Residential Investment Market in Focus
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