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Mel Lacey

@mellacey.bsky.social

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Associate Professor at Sheffield Hallam University. Pedagogy Editor for Access Microbiology. Here for the molecular microbiology, HE pedagogy and outreach... and a side of crafting. All views, and typos, are my own. She /her.

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Mel Lacey @mellacey.bsky.social · Jun 17

Check out our latest paper: doi.org/10.53761/fh6...
We co-designed our MSc programme to embed AI skills, confidence and ethical understanding.

This couldn’t have happened without our amazing student co-authors: Dami, Skye, Charlie and Chinenye
@dave-thesmith.bsky.social @nigelfrancis.bsky.social

Embedding Generative AI as a digital capability into a year-long skills program. | Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice

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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · Aug 30

For over 25 years, science and discovery centres have been at the heart of inspiring millions of people to explore, question, and be part of UK science and technology.

But they're seriously under threat… 1/3

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ViCEPHEC Conference 27-28 August 2026 @vicephec.bsky.social · Jul 10

We're working on building a #ViCEPHEC25 starter pack, which you can find here. Starter packs let you follow a group of people at once.

Message if you'd like to be added/removed - this is very much a work in progress. go.bsky.app/FffPieC

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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · Jul 2

Do dogs really understand words or are they just responding to inflection & body language?

This 2018 study using fMRI brain-mapping says they *DO* understand our words.

I'll explain, but first, let's acknowledge the adorable participants, 12 dogs who were trained at home to retrieve two objects.

Figure 1: "Individual dogs and their trained objects. All 12 dogs successfully trained to retrieve two objects using object names as verbal referents."

They're presented in a grid as adorable pups with their two trained objects.

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Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference @ukstemconf.bsky.social · May 16

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr @farhanagokhool.bsky.social (University of Bedfordshire) as our second keynote at #UKSTEMConf25!
She’ll share her insights around maths anxiety, and how inclusive, empathetic support can break down barriers for underrepresented & neurodiverse STEM learners.

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Microbiology Society @microbiologysociety.org · Jun 26

The Society has supported the microbiology community for 80 years. Now we invite you to get involved by submitting your research, helping to shape the future of science and innovation. Publish with us - microb.io/Publishing-f...

Advertising about the Microbiology Society's 80th Anniversary, inviting people to publish their microbiology articles with us, the call to action is "Submit Today"

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Mel Lacey @mellacey.bsky.social · Jun 26

Erin Brady shared how in depth qualitative analysis of students' experiences can be shared through stories #ukstemconf25

My take homes:
1) Longitudinal interview data is awesome
2) need to be careful tell students the stories of other, as we speak from own lens
3) stories let students feel seen

Mel Lacey @mellacey.bsky.social · Jun 26

Dylan Jones gives an holistic view of decolonising the BMS curriculum #ukstemconf25

May take homes:
1) listening to students is essential
2) staff are onboard
3) lack of diverse medical images is massive issue

Mel Lacey @mellacey.bsky.social · Jun 26

Becky Barnes et al taking about how to support students with exams #ukstemconf25

My take homes:
1) evaluation of exam skills is key
2) mock exams are really useful
3) give students expalmars of exam answers of different grades
4) what are students doing with all the exam questions they request

Mel Lacey @mellacey.bsky.social · Jun 26

First subject talk of the day #UKSTEMConf25. Chris Love talking about student self support.

My take homes
1) transitioning to HE requires different study skills
2) students can be taught self evaluation & study skills theories in an accessible way
3) this can be scaffolding into to subject module