We are excited to announce that Issue 2 of Colleges Action Inquiry Research Network (CAIRN) Journal, is now available!
CDN proudly hosts the CAIRN Journal, which continues to be a vital platform for scholarship in the Scottish college sector, and this issue is no exception.
This journal showcases contributions from college researchers, including research articles, personal reflections, book reviews, and short narratives that highlight innovative educational practices.
This issue features a diverse range of articles, including:
- Editorial by CAIRN Journal Editorial Team
- A truer picture of ‘Digital First’ sustainability by Kenny Allan, Engineering Lecturer at West College Scotland
- Book Review Brené Brown – Dare to Lead by Christine Calder, Academic Development Lead at Dundee and Angus College
- Human After All: Can discovery learning enhance transitions into FE? by James Thomson, Lecturer in Broadcast Media and TV at Edinburgh College
- Making it practical a process of course change that integrates the practical and the theory by Steven Addy, Lecturer in Electrical Engineering at West Lothian college
- Scotland’s newest University: is it time to embrace a new structure? In an engaging editorial piece, Patrick O’Donnell speaks to Alistair MacColl, UHI Chair of Court
- Scottish Colleges: The Wren’s Nest by Laura Kayes, Research Practitioner for Luminate Education Group
Please note that the views expressed in articles are those of CAIRN authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of CDN.
Our goal is to create a practitioner-oriented publication that advances scholarship and fosters knowledge exchange among educators, researchers, leaders, and evaluators. We believe that sharing these insights will inspire you and contribute to the ongoing development of our sector.
How to submit your research
The editorial board is eager to encourage a diverse range of submissions from the college sector. You can find more information on how to submit your paper for future issues here.
We look forward to your feedback and contributions in future issues.