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Biography
I have worked in Learning Development for the past fifteen years in various roles. I am currently a Learning Development Tutor, a Fellow of the HEA, also obtained CeP and has a MA in History.
Research Interests
My current research interests include collaboration on a Black Student working group, aiming to address the attainment and retention gap. My main research focus is part of funded research project that has created a skills workbook for students to use throughout their studies and evaluating its effectivness in confidence building and attainment.
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Creating a digital workbook to enhance student academic skills: a self-paced journey
Johnstone, K. & Swinton, K.
2/11/20 → 30/06/21
Project: Internal Fund › Learning Enhancement & Innovation Fund
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The BTEC ‘problem': one strategy aiming to help with retention, attainment and progression
Swinton, K., 5 Oct 2020, Academics as changemakers: Addressing challenges in HE context, 2, p. 30-37.Research output: Contribution to Specialist Publication › Article
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A new approach to university-wide learning resources: rapid course development using a blog platform for delivery.
Thomas, S., Johnstone, K. & Swinton, K., 26 Mar 2018.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Poster › peer-review
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Teaching academic skills using a blended model; How good is it really?
Swinton, K., 12 Apr 2017.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Abstract › peer-review
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The App: learning development, a mobile future
Swinton, K., 5 Jul 2016.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Mentoring at the University of Northampton
Swinton, K., 21 May 2015.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Abstract › peer-review
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The App: Learning Development a Mobile Future
Swinton, K. & Jolley, S., 1 Apr 2015.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Drop in the ocean: a dissemination of research carried out on the effectiveness of CfAP drop-ins
Swinton, K., 18 May 2014.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Outlook is not enough! Booking and recording best practice in Learning Development
Swinton, K., 16 May 2014.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Abstract › peer-review
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The creation and deployment of a digital skills workbook: Giving students autonomy over their learning development
Kate Swinton (Speaker) & Helena Beeson (Speaker)
14 Jun 2022Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation
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Embedding skills through active blended learning
Kate Swinton (Author) & Helena Beeson (Author)
31 Jul 2022Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Seminar/Workshop › Research
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The organic workshop
Kate Swinton (Author)
9 Apr 2020Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Workshop › Teaching
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Dreams Can Come True: The University of Northampton’s Integrated Learner Support Model
Kate Coulson (Speaker) & Kate Swinton (Speaker)
4 Apr 2019Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Oral presentation › Research
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Transitions and Aspirations
Kate Swinton (Speaker)
10 May 2019Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Workshop › Research
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Expectations and Experiences: The First Year Student
Kate Swinton (Speaker) & Julie Usher (Speaker)
19 Jun 2019Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Oral presentation › Research
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UNPAC - Take Two
Kate Swinton (Author)
4 May 2018Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Oral presentation › Research
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Move us and shake us: adapting to new challenges
Kate Swinton (Speaker), Helena Beeson (Speaker) & Nikki Woods (Speaker)
31 Mar 2013Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Oral presentation › Research
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