scholarly journals Obituary

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Andrew A Burbige

Albert Russell Main, Emeritus Professor of Zoology and Senior Honorary Research Fellow at The University of Western Australia, had a most distinguished career as a scientist and public figure and greatly influenced the course of science and nature conservation, particularly in Western Australia.

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 203
Author(s):  
Tristan D. Clemons ◽  
Robert B. Bucat ◽  
Dino Spagnoli

This study investigated two student cohorts enrolled in an introductory tertiary chemistry unit designed for students with little or no previous education in chemistry. Emeritus Professor Graham Chandler was instrumental in the design and development of this unit almost 30 years ago. Therefore, this study has particular interest in this special issue of the Australian Journal of Chemistry, which celebrates Emeritus Professor Graham Chandler’s contribution to Australian chemistry. This paper is divided into two distinct parts that provide two unique perspectives of the unit. The first perspective, Part A, is a historical account of the origins of this unit and is based on an interview with E/Prof. Chandler and Dr Peter Simpson OAM. Both E/Prof. Chandler and Dr Simpson provide an excellent reflection on the need for an introductory chemistry unit in tertiary education, which was not as common then as it is in the present day. The second perspective, Part B, is a research study focussing on the perceptions of students taking this unit in 2013 and 2014. In this study, it was found that the number of students who perceived chemistry to be applicable to real world problems increased during the unit, as did the number of students who enjoyed the unit. However, many students, most of whom did not intend to study chemistry further, did not recognise the application of the content to their future careers. There are many similarities between the aims of E/Prof. Chandler and Dr Simpson for the unit and the perceptions of students taking this unit 30 years later, which is testament to Graham’s contribution to chemistry education at the University of Western Australia.


2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-75
Author(s):  
Alan Glasper

In light of recent media coverage, Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses polices and guidance pertinent to the duty of candour


2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 194-195
Author(s):  
Alan Glasper

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses two recent policy reports which indicate a potential crisis in mental health and learning disability nursing


2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 252-253
Author(s):  
Alan Glasper

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses strategies being employed to alleviate stress among NHS staff during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic


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