Personal profile
Research interests
- Industry/university engagement, Work-based and continuous learning generally, but specifically in Engineering;
- Impact from work-based learning/education (beyond just gaining a qualification);
- Transnational Education and how partnerships and context impact on programme design, teaching, learning and assessment;
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 -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Writing for sustainability in work-based projects
Cowell, A., Canton, U., Nesbitt, A. & Smith, C. J. M., 2 Feb 2026, Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Engineering Education for Sustainable Development: Engineers as Changemakers. Camtree Digital Library, 8 p. 16. (Proceedings of the Engineering Education for Sustainable Development Conference).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Bridging lifelong learning in engineering and healthcare: challenges, opportunities, and best practices
Babayekhorasani, F., Kalman, A., Carthy, D., Nizamis, K., Smith, C. & Väätäjä , H., 17 Nov 2025, SEFI 2025 - 53rd Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education. European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI), p. 1957-1966 11 p. (SEFI Proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Experiential learning in STEM education: review of interesting practices
Knowles, G., Beattie, S., Poursharif, G., Smith, C. & Mia, S., 5 Nov 2025, Proceedings of UK and Ireland Engineering Education Research Network Annual Symposium 2024. Brown, A., Henry, R., Pick, L. & Cairns, M. (eds.). Engineering Professors' Council (EPC), p. 167-170 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Exploring benefits of a collaborative Scottish university-organization alternative credentials approach to re-skilling
Smith, C. J. M., Choromides, C., Clyde, A. & Stewart-Knight, F., 12 Feb 2025, In: Frontiers in Education. 10, 15 p., 1536431.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the transformative potential of Pan-European networks to enhance the continuing engineering education ecosystem
Caratozzolo, P., Smith, C. J. M., Gomez Puente, S. M., Nørgaard , B. & Urenda Moris, M., 17 Nov 2025, SEFI 53rd Annual Conference (SEFI 2025) Proceedings. European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI), p. 201-209 10 p. (SEFI Proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Activities
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European Society for Engineering Education (External organisation)
Smith, C. (Chair)
Oct 2025 → Oct 2027Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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European Society for Engineering Education (External organisation)
Smith, C. (Chair)
1 Dec 2022 → 1 Sept 2026Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Transforming railway operations education in South Africa through a work-based, transnational collaboration: lessons learned, impact and future plans
Smith, C. (Speaker)
12 Jun 2023 → 14 Jun 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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UK and Ireland Engineering Education Research Network Annual Symposium 2024
Smith, C. (Organiser), Stewart, B. (Speaker), Graeme, K. (Speaker) & Poursharif, G. (Speaker)
17 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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