BU EdD student and PDA, Vianna Renaud, has just been appointed to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Workplace Executive Committee (https://www.bacp.co.uk/bacp-divisions/bacp-workplace/). This aligns with her doctoral research which aims to explore and develop ways of improving student confidence and overall well-being through a peer-to-peer employability coaching and mentoring programme. Vianna comments: “Whilst… Read more » about Well-Being in the Workplace
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Top ten VR and AR articles for 2018 from Digital Bodies
Curtesy of Digital Bodies here is their top ten VR and AR articles of 2018. Stand alone VR headsets arrive. The shifting AR VR market. Top ten Augmented Reality quotes. AI in Mixed Reality Environments. A stunning AR art exhibition. Coming developments in VR headsets. Accesability developments. A captivating AR storytelling experience. VR in healthcare…. Read more » about Top ten VR and AR articles for 2018 from Digital Bodies
A themed collection on Mixed Mobile Reality
Research in Learning Technology, the journal of the Association for Learning Technology (ALT), has just published a themed collection on Mixed Mobile Reality, edited by Thomas Cochrane, Fiona Smart, Vickel Narayan and Helen Farley. https://journal.alt.ac.uk/index.php/rlt/index …
Wonkfest 18: BU Head of Student Services Mandi Barron contributes to the student mental health debate
Debate Stage: crisis, what crisis? Is student mental health really a “no brainer”? Student mental health is making headlines almost daily – so this session was (unsurprisingly) packed. But kicked off by focusing whether or not this amounts to a ‘crisis’. Chris Shelley, Director of Student Academic Services, University of Greenwich reports Tressler set out… Read more » about Wonkfest 18: BU Head of Student Services Mandi Barron contributes to the student mental health debate
BU staff published in new book ‘Enhancing Employability in Higher Education through Work Based Learning’ by Palgrave Macmillan
‘Enhancing Employability in Higher Education through Work Based Learning’ has just been published by Palgrave Macmillan. Edited by Dawn Morley, formerly of BU and now at Solent University, there were the following contributions by BU academics, staff and students:: Dr Sue Eccles and Vianna Renaud (Bournemouth University) Chapter Title: Building Students’ Emotional Resilience through Placement… Read more » about BU staff published in new book ‘Enhancing Employability in Higher Education through Work Based Learning’ by Palgrave Macmillan
Curie Scott joins the advisory board of The International Health Humanities Network
Curie Scott has been invited to join the advisory board of The International Health Humanities Network. You can book now for the annual conference in Southampton (2-4 Aug). The International Health Humanities Network, supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, works to develop ways that arts and humanities knowledge and practice can enhance health… Read more » about Curie Scott joins the advisory board of The International Health Humanities Network
The screen colour “Cyan” is the hidden ingredient in sleep
University of Manchester researchers say higher levels of cyan keep people awake, while reducing cyan is associated with helping sleep. The impact was felt even if colour changes were not visible to the eye. The researchers want to produce devices for computer screens and phones that could increase or decrease cyan levels. Sleep researchers have… Read more » about The screen colour “Cyan” is the hidden ingredient in sleep
Student Mental Health: The Role and Experiences of Academics
With thanks to Michelle Morgan, ADSE in FMC for sharing ==== This timely report from Student Minds in collaboration with Kings College and the University of Derby presents the challenges facing academics in providing support to students with mental health issues. The report sets out 11 key findings and recommendations which will be helpful to… Read more » about Student Mental Health: The Role and Experiences of Academics
“Releasing Potential: Higher Education sector’s contribution to adult and young people’s mental health”. June12-13th
Apologies for cross posting, this looks like an excellent event. Colleagues may be interested in the following conference here at York St John University “Releasing Potential: Higher Education sector’s contribution to adult and young people’s mental health”. June12-13th https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/events-calendar/events/health/releasing-potential-higher-education-sectors-contribution-to-adult-and-young-peoples-mental-health-.html The programme for the 2 days is now available. It is set to be a really… Read more » about “Releasing Potential: Higher Education sector’s contribution to adult and young people’s mental health”. June12-13th
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