Research and Scholarly Outputs
An archive of research outputs produced at Nelson College London — journal articles, book chapters, conference posters, micro-research reports and collaborative work.
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Conference Paper 2025
[DEMO] Inclusive teaching practices for diverse student cohorts
Begum, S. and Mahmood, T.
Begum, S. and Mahmood, T. (2025) 'Inclusive teaching practices for diverse student cohorts', presented at AdvanceHE Teaching & Learning Conference, July 2025.
Abstract
A conference paper presenting a framework for inclusive teaching across multi-faith, multi-lingual cohorts in vocational higher education. The framework was developed and tested with NCL's Business and Health & Care faculties over the 2024-25 academic year.
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Journal Article 2024
[DEMO] Student-staff co-creation in HE pedagogy: a Nelson College case study
Ahmed, F., Khatun, R. and students
Ahmed, F., Khatun, R., et al. (2024) 'Student-staff co-creation in HE pedagogy: a Nelson College case study', Studies in Higher Education, 49(2), pp. 88-104.
Abstract
A reflective case study of three module redesigns in which students and staff jointly developed learning outcomes, assessment criteria and reading lists. The paper discusses the tensions that emerged around assessment fairness and proposes a workable governance model for future co-creation work.
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Journal Article 2024
[DEMO] Reimagining business curricula in the age of generative AI
Ahmed, F. and Helmi, H.
Ahmed, F. and Helmi, H. (2024) 'Reimagining business curricula in the age of generative AI', British Journal of Business Education, 31(4), pp. 312-330.
Abstract
A position paper drawing on interviews with employers and educators across the UK to explore how business school curricula should adapt to the widespread availability of generative AI tools. The paper proposes a five-strand framework covering ethics, evaluation, augmentation, authorship and assessment.
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Journal Article 2024
[DEMO] Student wellbeing in post-COVID HE settings: a mixed-methods study
Khatun, R., Helmi, H. and student researchers
Khatun, R., Helmi, H., et al. (2024) 'Student wellbeing in post-COVID HE settings: a mixed-methods study', Journal of Higher Education Studies, 12(3), pp. 145-162.
Abstract
This study examines student wellbeing outcomes in higher education settings following the COVID-19 pandemic. A mixed-methods design combined survey data (n=420) with semi-structured interviews (n=24) across three NCL cohorts. Findings suggest that structured peer-mentoring and clear communication routes are the most predictive factors of self-reported wellbeing.
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Report 2024
[DEMO] Reflections on micro research methodology
Helmi, H. and micro-research cohort
Helmi, H. and micro-research cohort (2024) Reflections on micro research methodology. Internal report. London: Nelson College London Research Centre.
Abstract
An internal reflection on the Research Centre's micro research project model, drawing on three completed cycles. The report covers participant feedback, supervisor workload, dissemination outcomes, and proposes refinements to the application and review process for 2025.
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Journal Article 2024
[DEMO] Final year dissertation: SME leadership during uncertainty
A. Rahman (BA Business, NCL)
Rahman, A. (2024) 'SME leadership during uncertainty: lessons from London', NCL Internal Publications, 4(1), pp. 12-30.
Abstract
A final-year undergraduate dissertation, published with supervisor support through the Research Centre's Publish from your Dissertation programme. The study explores leadership decision-making in 14 London-based small businesses during 2022-23.
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Conference Paper 2024
[DEMO] Ethics by design in undergraduate research
Helmi, H.
Helmi, H. (2024) 'Ethics by design in undergraduate research', presented at SRHE Annual Research Conference, December 2024.
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A conference paper proposing that ethics teaching in undergraduate research methods modules should be reframed as a design constraint rather than a bureaucratic gate. The paper draws on NCL's redesigned BA dissertation module as a case study.
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Journal Article 2023
[DEMO] Adapting curricula for the future of care work
Begum, S.
Begum, S. (2023) 'Adapting curricula for the future of care work', Journal of Care Studies, 28(3), pp. 220-238.
Abstract
This paper explores how vocational HE programmes preparing students for care professions can adapt to workforce shortages, integrated-care reforms and an ageing population. Recommendations are made for embedded simulation, inter-professional learning and mental-health-first-aid training.
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Book Chapter 2023
[DEMO] Widening participation pathways at NCL: a longitudinal review
Mahmood, T., Begum, S. and students
Mahmood, T., Begum, S., et al. (2023) 'Widening participation pathways at NCL: a longitudinal review', in: Inclusive Higher Education in the UK. London: Routledge, pp. 145-168.
Abstract
Co-authored with four undergraduate students, this chapter reviews five years of widening-participation entry data at NCL and identifies three structural barriers and four enabling pathways. Recommendations are made for tutorial support, finance advice and peer networks.
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Report 2023
[DEMO] Micro research on academic writing anxiety
Mahmood, T. and undergraduate cohort
Mahmood, T. and undergraduate cohort (2023) Micro research on academic writing anxiety. Internal report. London: Nelson College London Research Centre.
Abstract
A four-week micro research project surveying 78 NCL undergraduates on factors associated with academic writing anxiety. Findings indicate that timed feedback cycles and structured peer review reduced reported anxiety more than tutor-led interventions alone.