Differences between the temperature of vegetated urban parks and that their surrounding built environment are reported. The study is based on observations surface air in Vancouver, BC Sacramento, CA. during summer conditions. A combination remotely sensed from fixed station mobile (car bicycle) traverses used to characterize magnitude park-induced coolness 'park cool island' (PCI) effect. Relatively large PCI present by day at night, although for different reasons. Air effects smaller. In...

Inquiry‐based learning has been promoted as a student‐centred approach that can strengthen the links between teaching and research. This article examines potential of inquiry‐based to teaching–research nexus by analysing three case studies: ‘structured inquiry’ third‐year endocrinology medicine module, ‘guided second‐year political communications course an ‘open ecology course. The relation research differed significantly amongst these cases led reconceptualisation learning. A model was then...

This article weighs in on the developing discourse AI's role higher education research through a structured dialogue between two diametrically opposed academics. Utilising dialectical framework, transcends surface-level debates to grapple with ethical, methodological, and epistemological questions that are often overlooked, but paramount field's integrity. Russell advocates for AI as an indispensable tool academic research, while Rachel raises critical about potential undermine very essence...

The surface energy balance in an irrigated urban park suburban Sacramento, CA is observed. Three sites extend from the edge of to its centre, along a transect which aligned with prevailing wind. Direct measurements fluxes net radiation, soil heat flux and evaporation are made at each site convective sensible found by residual. Strong advective effects on observed, especially afternoon evening. driving forces for this differences air temperature, humidity, between cool, wet warmer, drier...

Stress during doctoral study is common; however, its presence of concern to students as it has a deleterious impact on well-being and performance, the university which duty care desire promote supportive research environment. This article reports qualitative findings from an online survey that sought identify students' experiences related stress early-stage study. All newly enrolled PhD at University Otago (New Zealand) received invitations participate respond two questions In total, 152...

This paper first describes problem-based learning; second how a research methods course in geography is taught using learning approach; and finally relates student staff experiences of this approach. The run through regular group meetings, two residential field trips optional skills-based workshops. Course evaluations improved markedly following the introduction approach students appreciated benefits approach, particularly working groups on authentic problems that were relevant to future...

This paper investigates the magnitude and causes of spatial variability surface radiative fluxes in a complex alpine landscape Southern Alps New Zealand. Radiative flux components are simulated for Tekapo watershed at 100-m resolution clear-sky summer days, using radiation budget model conjunction with satellite imagery topographic modeling to derive parameters. Overall, results agree well observations made range sites, shortwave more accurately than longwave fluxes. Sensitivity studies were...

This research explores the experiences of a group academics learning to teach with problem-based (PBL) and how community practice (COP) supported this transition. An action-research project evaluated both PBL processes. Teachers were enthusiastic about but experienced variety problems during Those new teaching had particular difficulty taking on role `facilitator'. All teachers struggled work within `rules' PBL. Of specific concern was varied input provided for their tutor groups possible...

This paper encourages readers to experiment with inquiry-based learning (IBL) in their courses the interest of identifying more diverse styles instruction, and developing a wider understanding advantages disadvantages methodology. The aims are unpack meanings IBL, describe some uses IBL geography, discuss benefits challenges for students teachers. is essentially question-driven, philosophical approach teaching that involves active, student-centred learning. teacher acts principally as...

Abstract This study involved a meta-analysis of 10 cases inquiry-based learning (IBL) in undergraduate education to determine the factors which both enable and constrain its use. The enabling were found include: teacher attributes – being student-centred, reflective but rebellious; course design questions stimulating learning, collaborative progressive development inquiry skills, required student preparation constructive alignment; department institutional IBL more accepted if permeating...

This exploratory study determined PhD completions at a research-intensive university in New Zealand and considered factors affecting completions. Completion data were calculated for cohorts the University of Otago from 2000 to 2012 (n = 2770) survival models whether gender, enrolment status, age admission, citizenship, scholarship status academic field influenced completion. The impact doctoral programme research environment was also considered. Across all cohorts, 83% submitted their thesis...

Many countries have doctoral viva examinations, mostly conducted in-person until the COVID-19 pandemic. This article explores changing processes and experiences of vivas forced online, from perspectives three examiners (two Uk, one NZ) recent candidate (UK). It sheds light on remote examinations exploring examination rigour, opportunities to evidence 'doctorateness' challenges affordances remoteness, home location technology. We use autoethnography, focusing our including personal, learning...

Inquiry-based learning (IBL) is promoted as a teaching approach that can enhance student outcomes. IBL be categorised according to scale (e.g. tasks, course/module/paper, degree), mode (structured, guided, open) and framing (information or discovery-oriented). Our research used survey instrument determine how perceptions of processes intended outcomes (ILOs) varied in response courses with different modes IBL. The was completed by 940 students 15 across range disciplines levels. All types...

In this article we explore how examiners assess a thesis that includes published work. An online survey was used to gather data on approaches assessing publication-based theses (PBTs). The respondents were 62 supervisors who had experience examining PBTs across range of disciplines at research-intensive university in New Zealand. Nearly half the examined 'hybrid' with papers inserted as chapters, 41% publications appended and 14% PhDs by publication (i.e. alone). Twenty-nine per cent their...

Abstract The international nature of doctoral education creates interesting tensions where national systems, institutional policies, disciplinary customs, individual supervisor preferences, and researcher needs meet. Thesis by Publication (TBP), a model published works are included within the thesis, is available to researchers in many disciplines institutions, but it not universally accepted format or approached homogeneous way. Policy has been known shape practice, yet we know little about...

Globally there is recognition that doctoral programmes need to offer the opportunity for career pathways beyond academia, as PhD graduates are entering a range of careers. Consequently, some now provide opportunities develop broader skill set. However, most in United Kingdom and Australasia still concentrate on disciplinary knowledge developing research skills. Moreover, assessment has remained narrowly focused written thesis an oral examination. Here we apply notion 'constructive alignment'...

AbstractOur study explored undergraduates' experiences of the research culture at a research-intensive university in southern New Zealand. In 2009, 1281 students responded to survey that probed aspects culture. Data were analysed through descriptive statistics and an inductive analysis comments. Survey results for final-year compared very favourably UK Canadian universities and, indeed, our reported higher ratings some measures. It was clear there increased awareness experience more advanced...

Geography graduates face an uncertain future. To help students think and practice as a geographer, we must teach disciplinary knowledge – particularly threshold concepts well skills attributes. We role model articulate our geographical reasoning using signature pedagogies promote high-impact learning experiences. Through such experiences, will be empowered to cope with being in world. has history of innovation pedagogy concern for holistic education, so discipline is placed rise the...

ABSTRACT Clouds are important features of many high‐altitude and glaciated areas, yet detecting their presence specifying effects on incoming shortwave ( SW ↓), longwave LW ↓) net all‐wave radiation Rnet ) remains challenging in these environments. These limitations hamper efforts to understand atmospheric controls glacier surface mass balance SMB the Southern Alps New Zealand, as both cloud airmass forcing accompanies key synoptic . Multi‐year datasets four‐component broadband from two...

Our research addressed two aims: to develop a systematic way evaluate institutional engagement with graduate outcomes and explore such in higher education institutions Aotearoa/New Zealand. An online survey was completed by 14/29 nine follow-up interviews gather information on outcomes. Using Maturity Modelling approach indicators of planning, systems, delivery, assessment, evaluation professional development support for outcomes, we assessed the level each institution. Results revealed...

We explored the relationships between social contexts and factors that promoted inhibited curriculum change at two universities. Thirty interviews were analysed using a general inductive approach to identify forces in three (lecturer, departmental, institutional). Curriculum was characterised by six forces: ownership, resources, identity, leadership, students, quality assurance, each composed of differed their direction (enabling or inhibiting) and/or intensity (strong weak). Academic...

Purpose PhD graduates are entering an increasing range of careers, but past research has highlighted a lack preparation for these careers. This study aims to explore the reflections from science and humanities social disciplines regarding support career development (CD) during their study. Design/methodology/approach The authors used explanatory sequential mixed-methods design collected 136 survey responses interviewed 21 two US one New Zealand universities investigate readiness. Using lens...