Centre
Biosciences Scholarship Research Centre
Research theme(s): Health Innovation
School: School of Science and Technology
Overview
Welcome to the Nottingham Trent University Biosciences Scholarship Research Centre! The centre came together with the overall aim of supporting scholarship researchers and promoting scholarly activity within the Biosciences department. By aligning with strategic priorities in both the HE sector and within the field of biosciences, the centre aims to promote both internal and external collaboration between scholarship researchers, to advance our understanding and ideas in these fields. The centre is committed to the professional development of scholarship researchers as experts in their field who can contribute educational development on a national and international level.
The Bioscience Scholarship Research Centre is divided into three themes. These are aimed at developing scholarship activity and outcomes to: be more inclusive and support diverse learners; engage with innovative teaching approaches and technologies; and to provide authentic and engaging learning experiences that contribute to student preparedness for employment.
Scholarship Research Centre Director
Sarah Rayment
Dr Sarah Rayment is a senior lecturer in Biological Science at Nottingham Trent University. She is course leader for bioscience courses with integrated foundation year. She is module leader for the foundation year Professional Practice and Skills module and MBiol science communication module. Sarah’s scholarship research interests focus on the development and recognition of professional skills. This is grounded in the development of authentic learning environments and assessment strategies to develop work-relevant skills. This interest builds on her previous work in her pedagogic Ph.D. on the impact of technology on laboratory learning.
Biosciences Scholarship Research Themes
Inclusive Student Experience
Advancing inclusive bioscience education through research on equity, diversity, attainment gaps, global collaboration, and innovative teaching strategies.
Authentic and Engaging Teaching and Learning
Enhancing bioscience education with student-centred learning, active collaboration, work-like experiences, and innovative teaching for future employability.
Innovative Pedagogy
Advancing bioscience education with innovative teaching, AI integration, digital tools, co-creation, big data research, and student-led learning initiatives.