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Research

We have an active Research Group to support, develop and disseminate research within the field of work based and placement learning. This group oversee all ASET Bursaries, review and select research papers for the ASET annual conference, facilitate the Practice and Research network meetings and recommend and commission research on behalf of ASET.

We encourage and support research into all aspects of work based and placement learning and we are always keen to hear from members who are looking to share topical and relevant research findings.

Practice and Research Network

Our Practice and Research Network (PRN) is a community organised through LinkedIn, which facilitates discussion, collaboration and sharing of work. The PRN meets twice in the academic year, once at Conference, and again in the Spring, where colleagues come together to disseminate findings and identify more work that can be undertaken.

To contribute to, and learn from, the PRN, first join the  LinkedIn group and then you will be able to request to join the Practice & Research Network, everyone from a member institution is welcome. Here you can ask questions and exchange practice with others carrying out research into Work based and Placement Learning from across the UK and beyond.

Spring PRN Meetings

These meetings are an opportunity for members to share their practice and research with others in a friendly and supportive environment. The meetings take the form of a Practice and Research Showcase giving presenters an opportunity to share their work using 3 slides in 5 minutes, followed by an extended Q&A session.

The report from this year’s event is available to download below.

The next meeting will be held in Spring 2026

 

2025 event programme:

1.  From Anecdote to Analysis:
    Evidencing the ‘Added Value’ and impact of Placements on Student Performance
    Dr Philip Oliver, Northumbria University
 
2. Enhancing Employability in Chemical Sciences: Student Perspectives on
    Career Support and Inclusion                       
    Dr (Julieta) Litka Milian, Durham University 
 
3. Inclusive Event Support
     Cara Walker, Manchester Metropolitan University
 
4. The characteristics of bioscience students who consider taking a placement year
    Dr Beth Lawry, Newcastle University
 
5. The impact of Experiential Learning at Northumbria on students’ Career Readiness                    
    Lesley Wilson, Northumbria University 
 
6. Adopting a collaborative approach to embed Employability into the curriculum
     through Work Integrated Learning                         
    Graham Whyborn, Nottingham Trent University 
 
7. What were you wearing?
     Sexual and gender-based misconduct in international internships
     Dr Julie Ann Andreshak, Newcastle University
                 
8. Developing Professional Skills Through Peer Review Learning
     Helen Costello, Durham University
 

Spring PRN meetings are Free of Charge to ASET members.

Alongside Presenters, we welcome delegates as observers beginning to think about how they might get started with their own research into Work Based and Placement Learning.