Dr Paul Wright

Paul describes himself as "an Environmental Scientist of no fixed academic abode"!

After studying for a degree in Environmental Science at Lancaster University, Paul moved into research involving the early diagenetic and solid phase geochemistry of submarine canyon, and deep sea, sediments. On completing this PhD at Cardiff University, he moved to the National Oceanographic Centre at Southampton. This time his post-doctoral research centred on coastal waters, studying the impacts of hypernutrification in local estuaries.

Since 1997, Paul has taught aspects of both terrestrial and marine sciences at Southampton Solent University. Latterly, he has also started to teach the environmental impacts of shipping and port operations to Masters students. Most recently, his interest in student learning has involved sharing a Faculty Educational Developer role, and his research interests have varied over aspects of active learning, reflection, and students' conceptions of their own discipline, all funded by his Higher Education Academy (HEA) Subject Centre. 

Paul originally hails from the 'Black Country', an area of the world that he is proud to call home... and he is still an avid Baggies fan (so prone to bouts of disappointment). He adds: "I am not adverse to the odd pint of decent real ale, and welcome any chance to sample said, and chat about the state of things - just as long as you're buying!"

Tuson, J., Bazeley, J. and Wright, PN (2005).Yes, but does it float? Tensions between industry and academic conceptions of knowledge within Foundation Degrees. SEEC Annual Conference: Recognising learning through credit. London.

Udall, MD and Wright PN (2005) Activity Based Learning: Breaking Higher Education's 'Iron Triangle'. International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Vancouver.

Udall, MD. and Wright PN (2005) Starving Dogs and Rubber Bones: Power, Peanuts and Pedagogy. Inspiring Learning: Diversity and Excellence. Staff and Educational Development Association. Belfast.

Wright, PN (2005) So, what does make a good lecturer? Planet. 15. p. 4-7.

Wright, PN (2005) So, what does make a good lecturer? Evaluating the Student Experience. GEES. Manchester.

Wright PN (2006) Applying the Mexican Hat Approach to GEES Subjects – An Evaluation. Planet. 16. 22-26.

Wright PN and Udall, MD (2005) Did the 'Hat' fit? Reflections on a National Subject Centre Funded Small Project. International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Vancouver.

Wright PN and Udall, MD (2006) From Arranger to Analyst: A comparison of Three Models of Academic Development. International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Washington.

Wright, PN, Udall, MD, and Robinson A. (2005). Reviewing the Hat: The Mexican Hat Approach considered. Improving Student Learning '05: Inspiring Student Learning Through Assessment. OCSLD. London.

Waddington SJ and Wright PN (2006) Using Blogs to Encourage Student Reflection. Conference for Irish Geographers. Dublin.

Waddington SJ and Wright PN (2006) Reflected Reflections: Facilitating Student Reflection. All Ireland Society for Higher Education Annual Conference. Maynooth. Available online at: http://www.aishe.org/events/2005-2006/conf2006/proceedings/paper-11.doc [Word doc, 71.5KB] [Word doc, 71.5KB]

Wright, P.N. and Walmsley, S. (2004) A review of organotin research since 2004. Marine Environmental Protection Committee : International Maritime Organisation.