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Biography
A graduate of the University of Edinburgh (BSc(Hons) Astrophysics) followed by a PhD in Physics (Cosmology) at the University of Durham, then worked as a Senior Research Assistant, Senior Research Fellow (on joint project with Edinburgh, British Aerospace-Space Systems and the European Space Agency), Lecturer and eventually, Reader in Physics at the Universities of Durham, Edinburgh and the West of Scotland.Teaching and research interests in a wide range of aspects of physics, computing and education. Winner of two Awards for teaching excellence, the D. Reidel Research Prize in Physics, the Ramsey Memorial Prize in Astrophysics and of the European Academic Software Award (team).Has been a Member and then a Fellow of the Institute of Physics; Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society; Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts; Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.Current Research Interests:Higher Education policy and practice. The nature of creativity in HE. Learning Technologies and their strategic deployment. Models of LearningPrevious:Astrophysics amp; CosmologyAtmospheric PhysicsImage Analysis, Neural Networks amp; Computation
Research Interests
Learning TechnologiesOnline Learning Reflective Practice in Higher EducationHigher Education Policy amp; Strategy
Teaching Interests
Teaching on Professional, Postgraduate Programmes in Academic Practice and Higher Education
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
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External positions
Reader (in Physics), University of the West of Scotland
21 Feb 2012 → 31 Jul 2002
Accepting PhD Students
- Accepting PhD Students
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Transition to practice: Student nurses’ experience of venepuncture and peripheral intravenous cannulation learning
Hernon, O., McSharry, E., Duggan, C., MacLaren, I. & Carr, P. J., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Enfermeria Clinica. 502256.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Evaluating Nursing Students' Venipuncture and Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation Knowledge, Attitude, and Performance: A Two-Phase Evaluation Study
Hernon, O., McSharry, E., Simpkin, A. J., MacLaren, I., Carr, P. J. & Mac Labhrainn, I., 29 Feb 2024, In: Journal of Infusion Nursing. 47, 2, p. 108-119 12 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Evaluating the effectiveness of structured self-evaluation of video recorded performance for peripheral intravenous catheter insertion:a mixed method randomised control trial
Mac Labhrainn, I., 1 Jun 2024, In: Teaching and Learning in Nursing .Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Effectiveness of structured self-evaluation of video recorded performance on peripheral intravenous catheter insertion: a randomised control trial study protocol.
Mac Labhrainn, I., 1 Dec 2023, In: Trials.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Enhancing Cultures of Academic Integrity in Irish Higher Education
Mac Labhrainn, I., 1 Jun 2023, Handbook of Academic Integrity. SpringerResearch output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/Proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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National Forum for the Enhancemment of Teaching and Learning (External organisation)
Mac Labhrainn, I. (Chair)
2021Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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National Forum for the Enhancemment of Teaching and Learning (External organisation)
Mac Labhrainn, I. (Chair)
2012 → 2019Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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Engaging Minds: Active learning, participation and collaboration in Higher Education
Mac Labhrainn, I. (Conference Organising Committee Chairperson)
9 Jun 2011 → 10 Jun 2011Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Creative Thinking: Re-imagining the University
Mac Labhrainn, I. (Conference Organising Committee Member)
10 Jun 2010 → 11 Jun 2010Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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DESIGN FOR LEARNING: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Mac Labhrainn, I. (Conference Organising Committee Chairperson)
11 Jun 2009 → 12 Jun 2009Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...