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A Retrieval-Augmented Generation Based Tool to address Arsenic Contamination in Agricultural System (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Mandal, J., & Wood, M. (2024, October). A Retrieval-Augmented Generation Based Tool to address Arsenic Contamination in Agricultural System. Presented at 9th International Congress Arsenic in the Environment (As2024), Bhubaneswar, India

Arsenic (As) contamination in soil and water is a significant environmental issue that poses severe risks to human health. Despite extensive research, addressing this challenge remains complex due to its diverse source and behavior in different envir... Read More about A Retrieval-Augmented Generation Based Tool to address Arsenic Contamination in Agricultural System.

Greening the Brown: Sustainable Retrofitting of UK Houses through Green Walls and Green Roofs (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Panakaduwa Gamage, C. (2024, September). Greening the Brown: Sustainable Retrofitting of UK Houses through Green Walls and Green Roofs. Paper presented at Third International ISHS Symposium on Greener Cities: Improving Ecosystem Services in a Climate-Changing World, London, United Kingdom

The study identifies the scope of literature on the potential application of green walls and roofs in housing retrofits, mainly focusing on the UK context. Housing retrofit in the UK has become a major concern in the sustainability agenda due to the... Read More about Greening the Brown: Sustainable Retrofitting of UK Houses through Green Walls and Green Roofs.

Abandoned villages revisited: the dilemma of adaptive reuse. Case studies from Cyprus. (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Yioutani-Iacovides, M. (2024, September). Abandoned villages revisited: the dilemma of adaptive reuse. Case studies from Cyprus. Paper presented at Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) – 8th Edition, 2024, Sardinia, Italy & online

Unlisted abandoned vernacular villages have been a challenge for communities and conservation professionals, at many levels; economic, social, and environmental.
This paper focuses on academic research that was initiated 30 years ago to record the... Read More about Abandoned villages revisited: the dilemma of adaptive reuse. Case studies from Cyprus..

PFAS Adsorption on Water Treatment Residues (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Mandal, J. (2024, September). PFAS Adsorption on Water Treatment Residues. Presented at International Conference on Emerging Trends in Water Treatment 2024, Mikkeli, Finland

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) represent a family of emerging persistent organic pollutants. In the face of the escalating global challenge of PFAS contamination in water, this study focuses on the removal of, three PFAS viz. perfluorooct... Read More about PFAS Adsorption on Water Treatment Residues.

LTEC FLT 2024 Transnational Education Laura Coucill (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Coucill, L. (2024, September). LTEC FLT 2024 Transnational Education Laura Coucill. Poster presented at Festival of Learning & Teaching

This project was funded by the British Council to develop transnational education routes between UK and Egypt. In-kind contributions were provided by University of Salford Impact Fund.

A Study Into The Insulative Effects Of Snow On Flat Roofs Under Extreme Conditions (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Henshaw, G., Fitton, R., & Dgali, M. (2024, August). A Study Into The Insulative Effects Of Snow On Flat Roofs Under Extreme Conditions. Poster presented at 11th SCAR Open Science Conference 2024, Pucón, Chile

Research centres in extreme conditions should be well insulated, provide good levels of thermal comfort and should have a limited effect on the natural environment.  Generally, these metrics are modelled and are taken as fact.  However, research over... Read More about A Study Into The Insulative Effects Of Snow On Flat Roofs Under Extreme Conditions.

Architectural ‘Αναπλασης’ (‘Anaplasis’=Regeneration In Greek) And Environmental Vulnerability; Paphos World Heritage Site (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Yioutani-Iacovides, M. (2024, July). Architectural ‘Αναπλασης’ (‘Anaplasis’=Regeneration In Greek) And Environmental Vulnerability; Paphos World Heritage Site. Paper presented at AMPS Conference, Barcelona 2024: Urban Futures-Cultural Pasts., Barcelona (in person and online) Presentation was online

Recognition of Cultural and Architectural Heritage as World Heritage Site and its subsequent regeneration increases the economic value of a Place but could potentially disregard its environmental vulnerability.
People, Place and Policy may not be al... Read More about Architectural ‘Αναπλασης’ (‘Anaplasis’=Regeneration In Greek) And Environmental Vulnerability; Paphos World Heritage Site.

Evaluating the implementation of online exam proctoring on physiology module attainment and student experience. (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Jones, M., & Miklavc, P. (2024, July). Evaluating the implementation of online exam proctoring on physiology module attainment and student experience. Presented at Physiology in Focus 2024, Northumbria University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom

Introduction
Online examination is a widely utilised strategy for higher education assessment due to its numerous benefits for universities, academic staff, and students. Exemplar benefits of online assessment include increased student flexibility t... Read More about Evaluating the implementation of online exam proctoring on physiology module attainment and student experience..

Transnational Education for Decarbonisation (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Coucill, L. (2024, July). Transnational Education for Decarbonisation. Paper presented at Teaching and Learning Conference 2024: Future-Focused Education: Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact, Nottingham Trent University, UK

Intersecting Zero-Carbon Goals with Architectural Heritage Practices: Experiences from a Transnational Design Studio
Dr. Sherif Goubran1, Dr. Laura Coucill2, Prof. Tom Jefferies3, Prof. Gary Boyd3

American University in Cairo
University of Sa... Read More about Transnational Education for Decarbonisation.

Journal clubs as an effective pedagogical tool to enhance academic literacy (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Jones, M., & Morgan, N. (2024, June). Journal clubs as an effective pedagogical tool to enhance academic literacy. Presented at Horizons in STEM Education 2024, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

Introduction
Journal clubs are routinely used within academic research institutes and allied health professions to boost critical thinking, data analysis and disseminate knowledge of novel research concepts. These group-based discussions regarding s... Read More about Journal clubs as an effective pedagogical tool to enhance academic literacy.

Authentic Pathology Specimen Reception: A Valuable Resource for Developing Biomedical Science Student Competencies and Employability (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Hussain, T., Namvar, S., & Jones, M. (2024, June). Authentic Pathology Specimen Reception: A Valuable Resource for Developing Biomedical Science Student Competencies and Employability. Poster presented at Horizons in STEM Education 2024, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

The pathology specimen reception is fundamental to the services provided by Biomedical Science laboratories worldwide. To ensure patient safety and sample quality control, prospective Biomedical Scientists should have a robust knowledge of the proces... Read More about Authentic Pathology Specimen Reception: A Valuable Resource for Developing Biomedical Science Student Competencies and Employability.

Nicosia Airport, Dwindle memories awakened, Past, Present, Future (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Yioutani-Iacovides, M. (2024, June). Nicosia Airport, Dwindle memories awakened, Past, Present, Future. Paper presented at 6th Conference Changing the Cities Rhodes, Greece, Rhodes, Greece

Memories are gradually disappearing, and time took its toll on Nicosia Airport, a unique example of Modernist Aviation Architecture.
As it is left abandoned for nearly half a century due to political circumstances, the building is quietly fading awa... Read More about Nicosia Airport, Dwindle memories awakened, Past, Present, Future.

Considering Human-Centred System Design in Relation to Cognitive and Educational Theories (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Panakaduwa Gamage, C. (2024, June). Considering Human-Centred System Design in Relation to Cognitive and Educational Theories. Paper presented at Smart Digital Futures: KES-HCIS 2024 Conference, Madeira, Portugal

Human-centred system design [HCSD] became a priority in system design when the designers identified the importance of user engagement. This was provided by the adoption of aligned technical sophistications. The concept of HCSD has come a long way sin... Read More about Considering Human-Centred System Design in Relation to Cognitive and Educational Theories.

Curriculum embedded journal clubs as an effective pedagogical tool to enhance academic literacy in undergraduate bioscience students (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Jones, M., & Morgan, N. (2024, May). Curriculum embedded journal clubs as an effective pedagogical tool to enhance academic literacy in undergraduate bioscience students. Poster presented at Current Challenges, Innovative Practice and Student Experience in Physiology Education, University of Salford, UK

Journal clubs are routinely used within academic research institutes and allied health professions to boost critical thinking, data analysis and disseminate knowledge of novel research concepts. These group-based discussions regarding scientific lite... Read More about Curriculum embedded journal clubs as an effective pedagogical tool to enhance academic literacy in undergraduate bioscience students.

Identifying the threshold concepts in teaching marketing: A pedagogic research (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Mansouri, T., & Torkestani, M. (2024, May). Identifying the threshold concepts in teaching marketing: A pedagogic research. Presented at Learning, Teaching & Student Experience 2024, Birmingham

This research examines key threshold concepts in marketing pedagogy. It explores the fundamental principles that are essential for marketing education. The study provides insights for educators and enhance the learning experience for students.

Overcoming the red tape: The challenges of designing and evaluating a digital escape room platform. (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Jones, M., & Morgan, N. (2024, May). Overcoming the red tape: The challenges of designing and evaluating a digital escape room platform. Presented at Escape Rooms in Education 2024, Online

With students increasingly accessing content via digital sources rather than in-person due to factors including the increased cost of living, identifying new ways to engage students via digital mediums is paramount. One example of this is digital esc... Read More about Overcoming the red tape: The challenges of designing and evaluating a digital escape room platform..

Dynamics and chaos in extensible pendulum systems (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Jafari, M., & Christian, J. (2024, March). Dynamics and chaos in extensible pendulum systems. Paper presented at 11th Undergraduate Mathematics Conference "Tomorrow's Mathematicans Today" (TMT 2024), University of Greenwich (hosted online), UK