Dr Dave Skingsley

Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
HEA Biosciences Representative for the Faculty

2005 “Disability CPD qualification” (University of Gloucestershire)

1997 Professional Development Diploma, Staffordshire University

1996 Professional Development Diploma, Staffordshire University

1994 Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education, Staffordshire University

1990 D.Phil. Physiology (Neurophysiology), University of Sussex. Supervisor: Prof. P.R. Benjamin. Thesis title: 'Morphological and pharmacological characteristics of a centrally acting peptidergic interneurone, the visceral white interneurone (VWI), in the central nervous system of the snail Lymnaea stagnalis.'

1986 BSc (Hons) 2.i Human Physiology, Leeds University

Natural History particularly Entomology and Malacology
Invertebrate Mucus and FTIR spectroscopy
Learning and Teaching
Disability in HE

Current research (2009-10) is focussed on:

• The impact of diversity on Learning and Teaching in HE. A particular interest is this area is the influence of level 2 practical engagement on final year project outcome

• Comparative analysis of non- vertebrate mucus using FTIR spectroscopy involving various national and international collaborators

• Invertebrate recording and survey work in collaboration with SiG, CAN, Staffordshire University, IESR.

Consultancy and grants linked to the above expertise

Current Modules co-ordinated (2009-10):
Level H:
Neuropharmacology (HEN63015-3); Applied Pharmacological Perspectives (SCS80327-3)
Level I:
Human Physiology (SHS80210-2); Biomedical Analysis (SHS80228-2),
Non-accredited workshops/modules/staff training:
Briefing Sessions (Disability and Health and Safety, Dyslexia and NHS students)

Current teaching involvement as team member (2009-10):
Level M:
Effective Teaching in HE (AI00073-M),
Level H:
Specialist Practice - General Practice Nursing (V100) (HEN56101-3); Specialist Practice – Community Practitioner (V150) (HEN56135-3); Supplementary prescribing for allied health professionals (V300) (SHN56078-3, SHN56002-3); Animal and Plant IDSkills (SHS80302-3); Forensic Science Independent Project (SHS82300-3); Biology Project (SHS80300-3),
Level I:
Forensic Biology (SHS80207-2); Field Biology (SHS80208-2); Marine Zoology (SHS80211-2)
Level C:
Working in HE: Contemporary Issues (AI00037-1); Diverse Needs of Learners (AI00093-1); Bioskiills (SHS80100-1); Cell Biology (SHS80101-1); Biological Principles for Forensic Science (SHS82107-1),

Learning & Teaching
Skingsley DR, Merry S and Orsmond P. The role of second year laboratory based group work in undergraduate project preparation. Proceedings of the Science Learning and Teaching Conference 2009. http://www.bioscience.heacademy.ac.uk/ftp/events/sltc09/presentations/o6skingsley.pdf
Skingsley, D., Bradley, EJ, and Nolan, P. Neuropharmacology and Mental Health Nurse Prescribers. Journal of Clinical Nursing 15(8):989-997 (2006)

Mucus
Skingsley DR. Investigation of mucus using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Spectroscopy Europe 22(1):10-13 (2010) http://www.spectroscopyeurope.com/articles/55-articles/2327-investigation-of-mucus-using-fourier-transform-infrared-spectroscopy
Skingsley, D.R., White A.J. and Weston A. Analysis of Pulmonate mucus by infrared spectroscopy. Journal of Molluscan Studies. 66: 363-371 (2000)