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Topic 2 ONL221 Open Learning, a few notes
https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/neilmulholland/2022/04/02/topic-2-open-learning-a-few-notes/
The deceptively simple term open hides a great deal of complexity, much of which depends on the particular context within which open practice is considered. Thus it is imperative to move beyond open-versus-closed dichotomies and even beyond unified conceptions of openness. Openness requires a critical approach. https://er.educause.edu/articles/2017/10/open-education-open-questions Suggested themes for reflection in your learning blog: […]
A little advice for those new to University life...
https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/studentstories/2022/09/07/a-little-advice-for-those-new-to-university-life/
…by Lily / from Spain / studying Astrophysics (Mphys) / 5th year Starting University can be an overwhelming experience, especially if it’s in a new city and country. Despite my now ‘veteran’ status as a 5th year and graduation round the corner, I still remember my first month in Edinburgh: getting lost around the city, […]
ERC and Marie Curie work programme updates
https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/research-office/2019/07/19/erc-and-marie-curie-work-programme-updates/
In today’s blog, Alan Kennedy, Senior Research Development Specialist (EU & International) gives an update on the European Research Council (ERC) and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) work programmes. As well as the Societal Challenge work programme updates that I discussed in yesterday’s blog, the European Commission has also published the last ERC and Marie Skłodowska-Curie […]
CONTEMPORARY ART & OPEN LEARNING
https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/neil-mulholland-edx/contemporary-art-open-learning-2/
20.4.21 11:20 BST A Reflective Practice paper at #OERxDomains21 organised by the Association for Learning Technology @A_L_T in partnership with Reclaim Hosting’s Domains Conference, this special edition of the much loved event is the 12th annual conference for Open Education research, practice and policy. This paper reflects upon the @eca_edinburgh paragogic OER Contemporary Art & […]
Findings from UKRI’s Tackling climate change report
In this post, Jonathan Rans, Strategic Research Executive, summarises UKRI’s ‘Tackling Climate Change’ report and discusses opportunities for sharing lessons both from global responses to Covid-19 and between global regions affected by climate change. On the 16 March, UKRI published its report ‘Tackling climate change: Adaptation and Resilience Opportunities.’ View full report The report distils […]
Replacing halogen dissecting lamps with LEDs at the Hugh Robson Building
Carol Wollaston, Lab Manager at the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences in the Hugh Robson Building discusses their application to replace halogen dissection lamps with new LED dissection lamps through the Sustainable Campus Fund. This blog post was first published in 2019 as a Sustainable Campus Fund case study on the Department for Social Responsibility […]
Lab case study: An old incubator finds a new lease of life
Shirley Simpson at the Hospital for Small Animals, and Steve McLean at QMRI talk about how they saved money and space by finding a new use for old equipment. Check on Warp It, the University’s online reuse platform, or directly with colleagues, before purchasing new equipment. There may be an opportunity to borrow or adopt […]
Blog Task 2 - Methods & Research Design
Blank Double Diamond What approach do you want to take to your research? I know I want to look at how we might use design research methodology to help children and young people (C&YP) articulate their preferred educational futures. There are a few key questions I am currently working through. Namely: Do I concentrate on one […]
Week 3 - Unearthing
We’re currently facing a critical time with a multitude of environmental crises threatening our world. This week’s lecture struck a chord with me, addressing issues like climate change, habitat destruction, pollution, and resource depletion, all of which endanger the well-being of both the current and generations onwards. It’s evident that human activities, especially in sectors […]
In order to disrupt criminal organisations, jail innocent people
One of the ways in which trust is signalled in criminal groups is the fact of having been in prison. It is a signal that is costly and hard to fake. The better the system is at punishing the guilty, the cleaner the signal. Therefore in order to disrupt the signal, imprisoning innocent people would […]
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