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Publications

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Iriss Insights Iriss Insights, Vol 77 (2026)

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Social Sciences Vol 14 (2025)

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British Journal of Social Work Vol 55, pp. 243-260 (2025)

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British Journal of Social Work Vol 53, pp. 2922-2939 (2023)

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Journal of Social Work Vol 23, pp. 205–220 (2023)

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Journal of Social Work Vol 20, pp. 287-306 (2020)

Research Interests

My research interests focus on social work education. This includes students’ ability to convey critical thinking in their written work, the way race issues are understood by students, use of assessment tools and the effective delivery of feedback.

Professional Activities

Participant

12/3/2025

Organiser

1/11/2024

Organiser

25/6/2024

Organiser

18/6/2024

Organiser

3/6/2024

Participant

27/6/2017

Projects

Weaver, Beth (Principal Investigator) Belton, Ian (Co-investigator) Dong, Feng (Co-investigator) Gillon, Fern Rebecca Louise (Researcher) Heron, Gavin (Co-investigator) Lagnado, David (Co-investigator) Sanna, Greta (Researcher)

Through interactive workshops, interdisciplinary collaboration, and structured practitioner engagement, we can influence how JSW’s interpret, trust, and act upon information when conducting risk assessments; strengthen AI literacy among practitioners; augment their critical thinking using causal modalities; support responsible and ethical use of AI. This addresses an urgent unmet need for improved professional critical thinking, AI literacy, practical/policy guidance in responsible use of AI, and critical awareness and trust in adoption of AI technologies.

Project partners are South Lanarkshire HSCP (SLHSCP), a Strathclyde Strategic partner, and Social Work Scotland (SWS), a National Professional body. While SLHSCP will directly participate in the workshops they will be key to local impact. SWS are instrumental to achieving national impact across social work and social care.

15-Jan-2025 - 15-Jan-2026

Heron, Gavin (Principal Investigator) Steckley, Laura (Co-investigator)

27-Jan-2015 - 25-Jan-2015

Heron, Gavin (Principal Investigator) Duncalf, Zachari (Co-investigator)

01-Jan-2011 - 31-Jan-2013