Personal profile
Research interests
hypoxia signalling in neuronal and cancer
Research interests
Extremophilic DNA photolyases in DNA repair
Teaching interests
Technology-enhanced learning, MOOCs and Open Education
Other responsibilities
Director of Studies, Masters and Integrated PhD
Willing to supervise doctoral students
Pedagogic Research and bioscience research
External positions
External Examiner, University of York
1 Sept 2022 → 1 Sept 2025
Treasurer, Association of National Teaching Fellows
1 Jun 2018 → 1 Jun 2021
International Consultant, Higher Education Academy
1 Jul 2016 → …
External Examiner, De Montfort University
1 Oct 2014 → 1 Oct 2018
Editor, Bioscience Horizons
1 Jun 2014 → 1 Jun 2021
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Finished
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Pedagogic Methodologies for Gender Equity in STEM: a UK Egypt Collaboration.
Hejmadi, M. (PI)
15/12/22 → 31/01/24
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Donation - The GeVo Project: How Best to Teach Evolution in Primary Schools
Hurst, L. (PI) & Hejmadi, M. (CoI)
1/10/14 → 30/10/18
Project: UK charity
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The Efficacy of Nutritional Phytochemical Compounds in Improving Cognition
Marsh, A., Quelch, D., Mackonochie, M., Hejmadi, M. & Rolfe, V., 28 Feb 2026, In: International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology. 29, 2, pyag003.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Environmental education in the classroom: pilot study in Cabo Verde suggests differing impacts on local knowledge and environmental attitudes.
Rice, R., Hejmadi, M., Silva, H., Kelsh, R. N., Agues, J., Engel, N. & Székely, T., 31 Mar 2024, In: Oryx. 58, 2, p. 210-217Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A RCT for assessment of active human-centred learning finds teacher-centric non-human teaching of evolution optimal
Hejmadi, M., Hurst, L., Abrahams, L. & Buchan, D., 4 Dec 2020, In: Nature Partner Journal - Science of Learning. 5, 19.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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How do learning technologies impact on undergraduates’ emotional and cognitive engagement with their learning?
Venn, E., Park, J., Palle Andersen, L. & Hejmadi, M., 26 Dec 2020, (E-pub ahead of print) Teaching in Higher Education.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Evidence for the Success of a Quantitative Assessment Instrument for Teaching Evolution in Primary Schools in England
Buchan, L., Hejmadi, M. & Hurst, L., 17 Jul 2019, Evolution Education Re-considered. Harms, U. & Reiss, M. (eds.). UK: Springer, p. 21-40 20 p.Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter
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Datasets
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Dataset for "Teaching genetics prior to teaching evolution improves evolution understanding but not acceptance"
Mead, R. (Creator), Hejmadi, M. (Creator) & Hurst, L. (Creator), Public Library of Science (PLOS), 2017
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.2002255, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.2002255.s010 and one more link, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.2002255.s011 (show fewer)
Dataset
Activities
- 1 Partnership, collaboration, co-production (incl. advisory and focus groups)
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BAWESS Advisory Board
Forey, G. (Chair), Ratkaine Jablonkai, R. (Contributor), Butlin, C. (Contributor), Cosmay, E. (Contributor), Doran, Y. (Contributor), Durrant, P. (Contributor), Fontaine, L. (Contributor), Gebhard, M. (Contributor), Hejmadi, M. (Contributor), Llinares, A. (Contributor), Maiorani, A. (Contributor), Matruglio, E. (Contributor), McCabe, A. (Contributor), Nesi, H. (Contributor), O'Halloran, K. (Contributor), Thompson, P. (Contributor), Polias, J. (Contributor), Beauchamp, D. (Contributor) & Therova, D. (Contributor)
3 Feb 2025 → 31 Aug 2028Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › Partnership, collaboration, co-production (incl. advisory and focus groups)