Fostering Empathy Through Play: The Impact of Far From Home on University Staff’s Understanding of International Students
Journal Article
Shan, S. S., & Illingworth, S. (2025)
Fostering Empathy Through Play: The Impact of Far From Home on University Staff’s Understanding of International Students. Behavioral Sciences, 15(6), Article 820. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15060820
This study investigates the potential of Far From Home, a non-digital board game, as an innovative tool for fostering empathy among university staff towards international stud...
Speaking with care: Compassion and relational power in Philippine classrooms
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Victoria, M. (2025, June)
Speaking with care: Compassion and relational power in Philippine classrooms. Paper presented at The Gathering 2025, Edinburgh Napier
This study examines how university educators in the Philippines enact power through caring and compassionate pedagogical practices. Drawing from naturalistic classroom interac...
Provision of online digital courses individual licences to Palestinian students
Report
The Royal Society of Edinburgh. (2025)
Provision of online digital courses individual licences to Palestinian students. Royal Society of Edinburgh
A publication of the RSE's report on Scottish higher education sector’s support for conflict settings.
This report, commissioned by the RSE in its role as a convening body, a...
Understanding work and study demands of degree apprentices using Conservation of Resources Theory
Journal Article
Smith, S., Taylor-Smith, E., Bratton, A., & Dutton, M. (in press)
Understanding work and study demands of degree apprentices using Conservation of Resources Theory. Empirical Research in Vocational Education and Training,
Degree apprenticeships are a recent innovation in the UK. The overarching goal of the apprenticeship is to achieve a degree, while working and advancing careers. This involves...
Waiting for a Better Time Is a Waste of Time’: Motivations of Learning Amid the Genocide in Gaza in Light of Sustainable Development Goal 4
Book Chapter
Aldahdouh, T., Dader, K., AlDahdouh, A., Awadallah, R., & Romdhani, I. (2025)
Waiting for a Better Time Is a Waste of Time’: Motivations of Learning Amid the Genocide in Gaza in Light of Sustainable Development Goal 4. In A. Hassoun (Ed.), War on Gaza: Consequences on Sustainability and Global Security (59-77). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-88500-6_5
The relentless bombardment and blockade on Gaza have not only drastically restricted the inflow of essential food supplies but have also led to a catastrophic humanitarian cri...
Equity implications of assessment deadline extension policies in higher education
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cameron, J., Gutu, M., & Kurtzke, S. (2025, May)
Equity implications of assessment deadline extension policies in higher education. Presented at ENclusion Conference: Connecting EDI Research at and by ENU, Edinburgh Napier University
This workshop explores the equity implications of assessment deadline extension policies in higher education. Drawing on data from a UK university business school (2018-2023),...
From Zoo Quest to Ocean: The evolution of David Attenborough’s voice for the planet
Newspaper / Magazine
Gostling, N. J., & Illingworth, S. (2025)
From Zoo Quest to Ocean: The evolution of David Attenborough’s voice for the planet
Beyond the Research-Teaching Divide: Practical Steps for Educators
Newspaper / Magazine
Illingworth, S. (2025)
Beyond the Research-Teaching Divide: Practical Steps for Educators. Online
Belonging & Mattering for Criminology Students: Insights from a Research Journey at Edinburgh Napier University
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Haddow, C., & Brodie, J. (2025, April)
Belonging & Mattering for Criminology Students: Insights from a Research Journey at Edinburgh Napier University. Presented at Centre for Innovation and Research in Legal Education, University of Leeds
A sense of belonging has been identified in salient literature as associated with a number of positive outcomes for students in HE, yet research charts a ‘loss of community’ (...
Future-Proofing Business: Aligning Sustainability Goals with Workforce and Digital Transformation
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cameron, J. (2025, April)
Future-Proofing Business: Aligning Sustainability Goals with Workforce and Digital Transformation. Presented at Future-Proofing Business: Aligning Sustainability Goals with Workforce and Digital Transformation, Jakarta, Indonesia [and online]
This roundtable convenes leading academics and industry experts to discuss strategic alignment of digital transformation, sustainability imperatives, and workforce preparednes...