Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Biography
I am a vet and researcher in Veterinary Medical Education. I have a background in both education and scientific research and bring this interdisciplinarity to my approach. My research interests are varied and include assessment and feedback, academic development and staff and student wellbeing.
Current Research Interests
Veterinary education, the student experience, assessment and feedback, student and staff wellbeing, e-learning, educational research methods, staff development
Research Groups
I am based within the Veterinary Medical Education Division (VMED) research group. We have a wide remit looking at many aspects of veterinary education including assessment and feedback, learning and teaching and student support and wellbeing.
Collaborative Activity
Secondment to the The Institute for Academic Development, The University of Edinburgh between January 2014 and December 2015. Key contact: Dr Neil Lent
Administrative Roles
Co-convenor of R(D)SVS Human Ethical Review Committee (HERC)
Member of Easter Bush Mental Health and Wellbeing Committee
Member of Easter Bush Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and co-convenor of Race Equality sub-committee
Member of Easter Bush Postdoctoral Committee
Educational research support to students and staff
Teaching
PGCAP
Researching Your Teaching
BVM&S
Staff Mentor for UCVME, and students applying for AFHEA
HERC co-convenor responsible for Student Research Component (SRC)
PGT
Staff tutor on online Peer Tutor Programme for MSc students
Staff mentor for PGT tutors applying for AFHEA
Education/Academic qualification
Environmental Science, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Understanding patterns of Escherichia coli O157:H7 shedding and colonisation in cattle and their role in transmission, University of York
Award Date: 16 Jul 2014
Veterinary Medical Education, Master of Research, Exploring Student Perceptions of Academic Feedback in Veterinary Medicine, The University of Edinburgh
Award Date: 2 Sept 2010
Veterinary medicine, Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery, The University of Edinburgh
Award Date: 22 Jun 2007
Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours), The role of a novel poxvirus protein in protecting against apoptosis, The University of Edinburgh
Award Date: 22 Jun 2007
College Research Themes
- College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
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Embedding assessment literacy can enhance graduate attribute development in a Biomedical Sciences curriculum
Robertson, K., Hughes, K. & Rhind, S., 2024, In: British journal of biomedical science. 81, p. 1-17 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring student experiences of an Undergraduate Certificate in Veterinary Medical Education
Hughes, K., Hudson, N., Bell, C., Tomlin, N., Handel, I., Chinnery, S. & Rhind, S., 17 May 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Veterinary Medical Education. e20210098.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development and evaluation of a faculty based accredited Continuing Professional Development route for teaching and learning
MacKay, J. R. D., Bell, C., Hughes, K., McCune, V., Salvesen, E., Rhind, S. & Turner, J., 12 Nov 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Veterinary Medical Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Employability as a guiding outcome in veterinary education
Cake, M., Bell, M., Cobb, K., Feakes, A., Hamood, W., Hughes, K., King, E., Mansfield, C. F., Mcarthur, M., Matthew, S., Mossop, L., Rhind, S., Schull, D. & Zaki, S., 8 Oct 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Frontiers in Veterinary Science.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Where do I belong? How a sense of identity with vet school and university impacts veterinary student wellbeing.
Hughes, K., Paterson, J. & Banas, K., 7 Jul 2021.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Activities
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VetEd: VetEd Symposium 2022
Kirsty Hughes (Participant)
7 Jul 2022 → 8 Jul 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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University of Edinburgh Learning and Teaching Conference
Kirsty Hughes (Participant)
14 Jun 2022 → 16 Jun 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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VetEd 2021
Kirsty Hughes (Presenter)
8 Jul 2021 → 9 Jul 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Advance HE Surveys Conference
Kirsty Hughes (Presenter)
9 May 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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QAA Scotland Focus On: Feedback from Assessment
Kirsty Hughes (Participant)
22 Mar 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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PTAS: A co-design approach to developing novel clinical reasoning assessments
Corbishley, A., MacKay, J., Hughes, K., McKenzie, C., Knight, P. & Clarkson, E.
9/01/24 → 8/01/26
Project: University Awarded Project Funding
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Developing Business Together: Student perspectives on a key employability mismatch in veterinary education. (£5875)
Hughes, K., Rhind, S., Gardiner, A., Whittington, R., Morton, C. & Brown, J.
8/05/18 → 16/10/19
Project: University Awarded Project Funding
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ALPs: Principal's Teaching Award Scheme: Climbing an ALP (Assessment Literacy Pyramid): A Programme level approach to developing Assessment Literacy (£5114)
Brown, A., MacKay, J., Hughes, K., Mosley, C., Boyd, S., Ryan, J. & Rhind, S.
1/01/18 → 1/01/20
Project: University Awarded Project Funding
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QuaLRec: Principal's Teaching Award Scheme: QuaLRec: Qualitative exploration of staff and student engagement, experience and behaviour with Lecture Recording
MacKay, J., Paterson, J., Mather, B., Clarkson, E., Hughes, K. & Rhind, S.
1/07/17 → 1/08/18
Project: University Awarded Project Funding
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Principal's Teaching Award Scheme: Approaches to teaching human empathy (£4,800)
Hughes, K., Alexjuk, J., Paterson, J., Spielman, S. & Whittington, R.
1/01/16 → 31/05/17
Project: University Awarded Project Funding