Higher Education Research Group (HERG) members are currently working on a number of research projects, funded by a small internal rescaling grant:
- The role of third space professionals in improving the student experience: UK and international contexts. This project is being led by Professor Jan Bamford, Elena Moschini and Cecile Tschirhart.
- The experiences of staff and students with the tourism and events subject areas during the Covid 19 pandemic. This project is being led by Professor Jan Bamford and supported by colleagues in the International Tourism Masters Network in Germany, Portugal and other UK higher education institutions (HEIs).
- The gamification of extra-curricula activities, the role of students as co-creators and designers. This project is led by Professor Jan Bamford and Elena Moschini.
- The internationalisation of the curriculum and role of digitisation in enhancing internationalisation at home: international perspectives. This project is led by Professor Jan Bamford and supported by the International Tourism Masters Network.
- Implementing Educational for Social Justice – reviewing the training process and its contribution to inclusive curriculum and pedagogical development. This project is led by Professor Digby Warren and Dr Zainab Khan.
- Exploring gamification and student co-design in international contexts.
- The challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic for teaching: international perspectives.
