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Ron Burns
BSc (Hons), MSc |
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Principal Lecturer, Programme Leader of Psychology and Computing
The School of Design, Engineering and Computing
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Professional Details
| Degrees: |
| | BSc (Hons), Psychology, 1967, University of Edinburgh |
| | MSc, Applied Psychology, 1990, University of Wales, Cardiff |
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| Previous Appointments: |
| | Junior Research Fellow, Visual Laboratory, Psychology Department, University of Edinburgh (1967 - 1969) |
| | Research Psychologist, Bristol Eye Hospital (1970) |
| | Computer Services Team Leader, Economics and O.R.Group (1970 - 1974) |
| | Systems Engineer (1974) |
| | Research Fellow, Vision and Ergonomics Research Unit. (1974 - 1978) |
| | Lecturer, Department of Industrial and Social Studies, Napier College of Commerce and Technology (1977 - 1978) |
| | User Services Manager and Deputy Head, Computer Services Unit, Glasgow College of Technology (1978 - 1983) |
| | Head of Computer Services (1983 - 1990) |
| | Head of Teaching and Learning Services (1990 - 1991) |
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Area(s) of Interest
| Area(s) of Interest: |
| | Educational Technology, Psychophysics, HCI |
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| Academic Group(s): |
| | Psychology |
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| Units Led: |
| | Programming Skills and Computing
Information Systems |
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| Relevant Posts Within Industry/Academia: |
| | Heriott-Watt University, External Examiner for M.Des |
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Profile
Although a psychologist by education and orientation , I have been involved with the application of computing and communications technology from an early stage of both my career and the development of the technology, particularly in education. I am currently interested in the educational implications of “Web 2.0” and social computing, and in assistive technology.
My recent industrial experience has principally involved consultancy work in the IT area with clients such as The Scotsman Publications Ltd., Siemens Plessey Controls Ltd., the Government of the Isle of Man Insurance Authority and Roux Restaurants Ltd., London, as well as a range of activity under the aegis of the DTI Information Society Initiative as a co-founder of CASBA (Centre for Applied Superhighway Advantage) which, inter alia, worked with the relevant local authorities to develop the South-east Dorset “Cyber-conurbation” project.
I am elected General Staff Representative on the University Senate, and have served in the same role on the University Board.
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