The Devon Collaborative Outreach Network (DCON) is part of the National Networks for Collaborative Outreach (NNCO) scheme that aims to encourage more young people into higher education (HE). It brings together universities and further education colleges into local networks to provide coordinated outreach to schools and colleges. The DCON consists of Plymouth University, Plymouth College of Art, The University of St Mark and St John, City College Plymouth, South Devon College, Petroc College and Strode College. It acts as a single point of contact for students, parents and teachers to find out about outreach activities which universities and colleges host in their area, and provides general advice about progression into HE. The DCON website is packed with information about outreach activity and resources that equip young people with the knowledge they need to make informed choices about their future. It has numerous signposts and links to information that supports teachers, parents and students as they prepare for HE and employment.
www.devonoutreachnetwork.co.uk/
Highlighting Student Research & Academic Scholarship
Welcome to annual South Devon Research Showcase, which will be held from the 25th – 28th April 2016. The showcase is designed to provide an opportunity for final year degree students to share their research through posters and presentations that have been conducted over the past academic year. In addition there will also be presentations from academic staff on their professional development. This conference style event will create a feel for university study and hopefully inspire Level 3 students to carry on with their journey through education and the range of courses available to them. This event provides the opportunity for prospective students, businesses and societies to celebrate the research being undertaken across all programmes. The schedule for the event is as followed:
Monday 25th April 2016
Tuesday 26th April 2016
BSc Coaching; FdSc Sport & Exercise Science; FdSc Yacht Operations; FdSc Outdoor Education FdA Business; FdSc Law; FdA Tourism, Hospitality & Events Management; BSc Applied Animal Science; FdSc Animal Science; FdSc Bioscience; FdSc Marine Science BA Child Development & Education; FdA Early Years Care & Education; FdSc Psychology with Sociology ; FdSc Criminology & Psychology
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Wednesday 27 April 2016
FdA Illustration Arts; FdA Three Dimensional Design; FdA Fashion with Textiles; FdA Film and Photography; FdA Game & Interactive Design BSc Healthcare Practice; FdSc Healthcare Practice
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Thursday 28 April 2016 FdSc Computing; FdSc Engineering Technologies
Regards
Alastair Wilson Higher Education Manager
Highlighting Student Research & Academic Scholarship
SCHEDULE: Monday 25th April Thompson, University Centre 9:30
Welcome: Adele Dawson - Assistant Principal (BCHP)
9:35
KEYNOTE: Frank Sobey – Businessman & Social Commentator
10:20
Can businesses afford not to invest in content marketing? Olivia Whiting – FdA Business
10:40
Break
11:00
A Critical Analysis of Facebook as a new communication tool. Are we becoming disconnected by being connected to Social Media? Colin O'Kane – FdA Business
11:20
Can Torquay Nightlife Be Reignited? Lucy Vans Colina – FdA Business
11:40
A Critical Evaluation of the Treatment of Mentally Ill Offenders within the Criminal Justice System in England and Wales Sarah Newell – FdSc Law Lunch & Posters (12:00-13:30)
13:30
Welcome to afternoon –
13:35
KEYNOTE: James Portus – Fishstock Brixham
14:20
Will the proposed changes to the Immigration Act threaten the Rule of Law? Rob Murphy - FdSc Law
14:40
The UK holiday resort industry and the impact of the UK staycation Caeris Rosevear – FdA Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management
15:00
Destination Development in Torquay Isabel Action - FdA Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management
15:20
Closing Remarks
Highlighting Student Research & Academic Scholarship
SCHEDULE: Monday 25th April Brunel, University Centre 9:30
Welcome: Alastair Wilson – Higher Education Manager
9:35
KEYNOTE: Mark Piekarz - University of Worcester
10:20
Difference in perceived exertion between males and females in indoor climbing Emily Moorghen (FdSc Adventure Leadership)
10:35
Break
10:55
Do personality traits effect group exercise participation Kari-Ann Webb (BSc Coaching – Sport)
11:10
Do parents have a positive impact on children's activity levels Joseph Allen (BSc Coaching – Sport)
11:25
Personality Traits and Motivation Luke Lofthouse (FdSc Sport and Exercise Science)
11:40
Does Physical Activity Counter Screen time? Thomas Larner (FdSc Sport and Exercise Science) Lunch & Posters (12:00-13:30)
13:30
Welcome to afternoon
13:35
Coach Education & Coach Experience Oliver King (FdSc Yacht Operations)
13:50
Qualitative analysis of the effect of sail training Jennifer Noice (FdSc Yacht Operations)
14:05
Anxiety within climbing Ben Clark (BSc Coaching – Outdoor)
14:20
Autism Awareness in Paddlesports Lucy O'Malley (BSc Coaching – Outdoor)
14:35
Closing Remarks
Highlighting Student Research & Academic Scholarship
SCHEDULE: Tuesday 26th April Thompson, University Centre 9:00
Welcome: Samantha Law – HE Lead
9:15
KEYNOTE: Sarah Clark, IFCA
10:00
Impact of pollution on species density and diversity in rock pools in South Devon Bethan Durrans & Emily Trump – FdSc Marine Science
10:20
How lighting conditions effect activity levels of sloth species in captivity Eisha Miah– BSc Applied Animal Science
10:40
Break
11:00
The Stability of Advanced Oxidation Protein Products in Blood During Storage Emma Houdmont – FdSc Bioscience
11:20
Effect of natural cover on enclosure use and behaviour patterns in chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus ) Nathan Prescott – FdSc Animal Science
11:40
Do UK Zoological collections reflect conservation priorities and visitor expectations? Lauren Higginson – BSc Applied Animal Science Lunch & Posters (12:00-12:45)
12:45
Welcome to afternoon – Department Research Update
13:00
Michael Dillon – University of Exeter
13:30
Workshop: How will we feed the world over the next 50-100 years?
14:15
Break
14:30
Are insects an effective, sustainable replacement for soya in commercial chicken feed? Kelsey Flynn & Amy Pope – FdSc Animal Science
14:50
Closing Remarks
Highlighting Student Research & Academic Scholarship
SCHEDULE: Tuesday 26th April Brunel, University Centre 9:30
Welcome: Elizabeth Lawrence - Assistant Principal (HCL)
9:35
KEYNOTE: Sharon Berry OBE – Storybook Dads
10:20
Break
10:40
Teachers’ Perceptions of Utilising the Sports Specialist in a Primary School: A Qualitative Investigation Lucy White – BA Child Development & Education
11:00
Wellbeing for teaching assistants working with children with social, emotional and mental health needs. Education based research from HE Lecturer Issy Hallam
11:20
Methods of Detection and Offender Profiling Adele Atkins – FdSc Criminology with Psychology
11:40
Youth Offending and Restorative Justice Kirby Court - FdSc Criminology and Psychology Lunch & Posters (12:00-13:30) Poster Topics: Psychology - Physiological processes of sleep, stress, hunger. Criminology - Perception of crime vs actual crime in Torbay
13:30
Is bullying a crime? Investigating the need for a legal definition of bullying and a national approach to bullying management. Criminology based research from HE Lecturer Jodie Culley
14:00
Applying theories of personality and psychometric testing to measure gender differences in extroversion. Rhys Craw - FdSc Psychology with Sociology
14:30
Experiencing pride as a mature HE student Gemma Dale - FdSc Psychology with Sociology
14:40
Experiences of being a role model as a motivating factor for mature HE students Shana Smith - FdSc Psychology with Sociology
14:50
Closing Remarks
Highlighting Student Research & Academic Scholarship
SCHEDULE: Wednesday 27th April Brunel, University Centre 9:30
Welcome: Matt Burrows - Assistant Principal (ASH)
9:35
KEYNOTE: - Dr Mike Blow, an academic and artist with a background in electronics, programming, robotics and artificial life.
10:20
Break
11:00
What will be the impact of virtual and augmented realities? Jonathan Watt – FdA Game & Interactive
11:20
How can objects evoke emotional responses through memory? Laura Tapper - FdA Three Dimensional Design
11:40
Sexual stereotypes and Star Wars Jack Parnell – FdA Game & Interactive Lunch & Posters (12:30-13:30)
13:30
Welcome to afternoon – staff research/curriculum developments
13:40
Sam Aspden MA Textiles: Masters Project
14:00
Gareth Day Masters research update
14:20
Closing Remarks
Highlighting Student Research & Academic Scholarship
SCHEDULE: Thursday 28th April Thompson, University Centre 9:40
Welcome: Conrad Saunders - PC Computing & IT, Hi-Tech & Digital
9:45
KEYNOTE: Chris Underhill Head of IT and Cyber Security, Marketing Source
10:15
Website for local carpentry firm James Kam-Radcliffe – FdSc Computing
10:40
Analysing big data from automotive data capture Josh Pillar – FdSc Engineering Technologies
11:05
Break
11:30
Macronutrient app for personal trainers Joshua Dowrick – FdSc Computing
11:55
Comms. protocols in the utilities industry Ethan Hill – FdSc Engineering Technologies Lunch
13:45
Till / Ordering System for '4 Seasons Café' Daniel Hatherley– FdSc Computing
14:10
Implementation of MV circuit breakers Mike Pottage – FdSc Engineering Technologies
14:35
NFC Encryption Application Jake Langford – FdSc Computing
15:00
Closing Remarks
Highlighting Student Research & Academic Scholarship
SCHEDULE: Thursday 28th April Brunel, University Centre 9:30
Welcome:
9:35
Amanda Shobrook - Health Education England
10:20 10:40
Break Dawn Parker - FdSc Healthcare Practice
11:00
TBC FdSc Healthcare Practice
11:20
Ethics debate Mark Hardwick & FdSc Healthcare Practice Students Lunch & Posters (12:00-13:15)
13:1514:15
Oskrae Health Travel Educators Kellyanne Boyce
14:20
Cholera Haiti Maxine Davis
14:40
Closing Remarks
Highlighting Student Research & Academic Scholarship
Highlighting Student Research & Academic Scholarship
Highlighting Student Research & Academic Scholarship