An analysis of the language and logic in a recent Chemistry World article discussing Teaching and Research in the wake of the REF results.
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A short precis of an MChem thesis titled Investigating Gender Bias in Chemistry Tutorials
Read MoreA short precis of an MChem thesis titled Students' experiences of mental health and studying chemistry at Oxford
Read MoreA short precis of an MChem thesis titled Chemistry student enthusiasm: exploring student and teaching staff perspectives
Read MoreTransition metal chemistry could be taught more smoothly if it came after group theory. What kind of shuffling could we do to make this work?
Read MoreI bought a cube of tungsten this year to use in my teaching. How did that go?
Read MoreA brief analysis of completion rates in STEM degrees
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A brief discussion of how UKRI stipend levels are playing out as we enter a cost-of-living crisis, with some key sources of financial support for Oxford Chemistry students.
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How have Chemistry Departments responded to the £9k tuition fee level?
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It has been ten years since tuition fees for home-status students were raised to £9k, letting HE expand over the last decade to the point that half of school leavers now access it. How has Chemistry - as a subject - done in this time?
Read MoreOxford currently requires its chemistry students to memorise the periodic table. I explore how this might weaken the rigour of assessments and argue that it should be provided to students.
Read MoreA cost-of-living crisis is looming, and chemistry degrees demand an extraordinary number of lab hours from students. What are the costs and consequences of 300 lab hours in 2022?
Read MoreA brief descriptive analysis of student:staff ratios in Oxford
Read MoreAn analysis of the new IFS/Sutton Trust data on social mobility, as applied to Chemistry degrees.
Read MoreReflections on how the people making curriculum decisions are not representative of typical students, and some ways this might influence curriculum decisions.
Read MoreA brief discussion of the student:staff ratios used in the Guardian League Table 2022, with a suggestion for using them to improve Chemistry degrees.
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