The researcher of this study identified a gap in the current availability of educational resources that are specifically designed for the undergraduate student studying medical radiation science. This paper explores the implementation of an extracurricular podcast to a large undergraduate Medical Radiation Science (MRS) cohort. 

Method

The design of this study is observational in that the work presented here is aimed at documenting an innovation in undergraduate education. In this study, purposeful sampling was used for the identification and selection of information-rich cases for the most effective use of limited resources [1]. A total of seven clinical contacts were asked to be informally interviewed, both nationally and internationally.

Results

Analysis of pilot qualitative and quantitative data sets was undertaken. The results presented is platform data with some student and colleague feedback, however interview data is yet to be analysed. 

Discussion/Conclusion

Positive conclusions have been drawn from the implementation of this emerging innovative learning tool with the MRS undergraduate program, including student engagement and industry insight.

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SDMS - Boris Budiono/Tarni Nelson

SAHESS - Michelle Kersten

SNPHS - Sam Sheridan/Brian Sengstock

SAEVS - Cathy Garbuio

The initiative/practice – ACommunity of Practice (CoP) was established to implement a new assessment approach to enhance student outcomes and the pedagogical practices of academics. Participants met weekly to explore the modification of assessments, related learning activities and resources in the design of their subjects.

Methods of evaluative data collection and analysis – A mixed-method, longitudinal research project sought to discern the impact of the CoP on academic practices. In the initial data collection, participant feedback was collected through focus groups and personal reflections. Thematic analysis of transcripts was conducted to qualitatively derive the themes.  

Evidence of outcomes and effectiveness - The cross-disciplinary CoP provided an opportunity to share concerns and challenges, a sense of belonging and collegiality, and influenced both subject design and teaching. The outcome of the research validates the use of a CoP model to support pedagogical change in academic practice and aligns with Zou’s (2019) findings of transforming teaching and learning practice. 

The Australian Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) code guides public reporting to ensure effective communication of exploration and mining results. The JORC Code is also used in other jurisdictions. Recent insights of report compliance have highlighted issues (AIG, 2021; McManus et al., 2021; Sterk et al., 2019). 

All three reviews focused on different aspects but commonly found that the “if not, why not” nature of the Code was mostly ignored in public reporting of mining projects. For example, one review found that no reports used quantitative assessments of the geological interpretation or mineral resource estimation envelopes, with some not addressing the quality of geological interpretation. Reports that did address interpretation quality used 19 different terms to communicate it. To reduce ambiguity in public reporting, it is essential to either reduce the possible terms that can be used to communicate quality or to quantify it.

Uncertainty assessment of spatial domains is required for compliance reporting to stock exchanges. There are a number of computational methods of assessing uncertainty that can be applied, but are rarely used, it is important that a body of literature highlight examples for industry acceptance. Recently, machine learning techniques (Bayesian approximation) have been used to assess the interpretation uncertainty of spatial domains. To improve its use in early-stage projects fast and cost effective pXRF data has also been compared favourably with ICP.

Recent work has also compared geostatistical simulation and machine learning to determine if the methods assess similar uncertainties. It was found that they highlight different uncertainties in geological models.

This poster highlights recent computational applications for use in industry to assess geological interpretation uncertainty, improve compliance with JORC and other public reporting codes, and facilitate communication of geological models' quality to both public investors and downstream users of mineral resource estimates.

 

Dr Chelsea Litchfield, Professor Rylee Dionigi, Dr Jaquelyn Osborne, Dr Sophie Meredith, Dr Marissa Samuelson, Dr Kelsey Richards and Ruth Crawford, School of Allied Health, Exercise & Sports Sciences 

 

Sport and physical activity play a significant role in fostering the social, emotional and physical health of individuals and communities. Simultaneously, sport and physical activity are contexts where people and groups can be marginalised or excluded based on their gender, cultural or racial background, sexuality, body type or age, particularly in rural areas where access to sport and physical activity can be limited. Our research focuses on the extent to which access to and experiences in physical activity and/or sport impact on individuals’ physical, social and emotional health. The findings of our research have implications for sport and physical activity participation and promotion/policy for marginalised groups in rural and remote communities, particularly for those who may feel marginalised and/or excluded in this context. Therefore, effective establishment of viable alternatives that foster a sense of belonging and promote health in rural or remote Australia requires strategies based on a deep understanding of the needs of individuals in these communities, as well as the cultural and social contexts in which people live. 

Frank Marino, Rylee Dionigi, Chelsea Litchfield, Jaquelyn Osborne, Melissa Skein, Jack Cannon, Michael Chang, Kerry Mann, Gavin Buzza, Praneel Titheradge

 

The maintenance of active lifestyles and mental health is inextricably linked to how we manage climate change. A recent review of the status of mental health, suicide and climate change indicates that there is consistency in the association between temperatures above 37°C and suicide rates across both middle-income and developed countries (Dumont et al. 2020). Physical exercise is associated with a reduction in all measures of mental health problems and suicidality in a dose-response manner (Grasdalsmoen, et al, 2020). Exercise, sport and physical activity participation forms an integral part of Australian culture, which provides many physical, social and mental health benefits. However, as we move towards a climate which is increasingly warmer, human physical activity may be challenged by additional heat load and the benefits we currently enjoy may be severely curtailed. As such, we need to understand and prepare for the consequences of a warmer environment if we wish to continue our current exercise, sport and physical activity practices. This group offers ideas from complimentary areas such as management, physiology, biology, evolutionary science, sociology, history and the health sector.

 

Dumont, C., Haase, E., Dolber, T., Lewis, J., & Coverdale, J. (2020). Climate change and risk of completed suicide. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 208(7), 559-565.

Grasdalsmoen, M., Eriksen, H. R., Lønning, K. J., & Sivertsen, B. (2020). Physical exercise, mental health problems, and suicide attempts in university students. BMC Psychiatry, 20(1), 1-11.