Publications
2025
Crossing Boundaries: Individual and Institutional Impact in Higher Education
Sedghi, G. (2025). Crossing Boundaries: Individual and Institutional Impact in Higher Education. Transformative Practice in Higher Education Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning, 119-123. doi:10.4324/9781003503149-16
Introduction
Syska, A., Buckley, C., Sedghi, G., & Grayson, N. (2025). Introduction. Transformative Practice in Higher Education Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning, 1-5. doi:10.4324/9781003503149-1
Transformative Practice in Higher Education
Syska, A., Buckley, C., Sedghi, G., & Grayson, N. (2025). Transformative Practice in Higher Education. Routledge. doi:10.4324/9781003503149
2023
From the conference and beyond: collaborative writing with the journal of learning development in higher education and the learning development community
Buckley, C., Fallin, L., Grayson, N., Loughlin, E., Lowe, T., Malone, C., . . . Syska, A. (2023). From the conference and beyond: collaborative writing with the journal of learning development in higher education and the learning development community. Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (29). doi:10.47408/jldhe.vi29.1142
Leading for inclusivity
Sedghi, G. (2023). Leading for inclusivity. In Perspectives on Teaching and Learning Leadership in Higher Education (pp. 24-32). Routledge. doi:10.4324/9781003360018-5
2022
Chinese students’ awareness of and attitude towards employability skills
Mello, L. V., Awais, R., Sedghi, G., & Voelkel, S. (2022). Chinese students’ awareness of and attitude towards employability skills. Developing Academic Practice, 2022(December), 1-17. doi:10.3828/dap.2022.7
Hybrid Delivery of Practical Chemistry Courses Using Pre-lab Tutoring System
Sedghi, G., & Cropper, C. (2022). Hybrid Delivery of Practical Chemistry Courses Using Pre-lab Tutoring System. In Agile Learning Environments amid Disruption (pp. 409-424). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-92979-4_26
2021
Section Editorial: Fostering student engagement
Sedghi, G. (2021). Section Editorial: Fostering student engagement. Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (22). doi:10.47408/jldhe.vi22.840
Section Editorial: Adapting assessment and feedback strategies
Sedghi, G. (2021). Section Editorial: Adapting assessment and feedback strategies. Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (22). doi:10.47408/jldhe.vi22.843
Section Editorial: Adapting core features of learning development: skills and writing support
Sedghi, G. (2021). Section Editorial: Adapting core features of learning development: skills and writing support. Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (22). doi:10.47408/jldhe.vi22.846
Section Editorial: Students as partners in course delivery
Sedghi, G. (2021). Section Editorial: Students as partners in course delivery. Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (22). doi:10.47408/jldhe.vi22.842
PAL training and future use in one’s career
Sedghi, G., & Washbourn, G. (2021). PAL training and future use in one’s career. In A. Strømmen-Bakhtiar, H. Roger, & E. Suzen (Eds.), Supplemental Instruction. New York: Waxmann.
2020
On peer reviewing: how to nourish an author’s mind and win a JLDHE editor’s heart
Loughlin, E., Syska, A., Sedghi, G., & Howell-Richardson, C. (2020). On peer reviewing: how to nourish an author’s mind and win a JLDHE editor’s heart. Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (19). doi:10.47408/jldhe.vi19.626
2019
Methods of developing student employability in Chemistry
Gaynor, J. W., & Sedghi, G. (2019). Methods of developing student employability in Chemistry. University of Liverpool.
A sustainable peer assisted learning scheme for chemistry undergraduates
Sedghi, G. (2019). A sustainable peer assisted learning scheme for chemistry undergraduates. In M. K. Seery, & C. McDonnell (Eds.), Teaching Chemistry in Higher Education: A Festschrift in Honour of Professor Tina Overton (pp. 237-248). Dublin: A sustainable peer assisted learning scheme for chemistry undergraduates.
2018
Visible light accelerated hydrosilylation of alkynes using platinum-[acyclic diaminocarbene] photocatalysts
Gee, J. C., Fuller, B. A., Lockett, H. -M., Sedghi, G., Robertson, C. M., & Luzyanin, K. V. (2018). Visible light accelerated hydrosilylation of alkynes using platinum-[acyclic diaminocarbene] photocatalysts. CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS, 54(68), 9450-9453. doi:10.1039/c8cc04287j
Chinese students' expectations vs. reality in studying on transnational UK-China degrees
Sedghi, G., Cranwell, P., Edwards, M., Haxton, K., Hyde, J., Page, E., . . . Wright, J. (2018). Chinese students' expectations vs. reality in studying on transnational UK-China degrees. In Learning and Teaching Conference. University of Liverpoolk.
Chinese students’ expectations vs. reality in studying on transnational UK-China degrees
Sedghi, G., Cranwell, P., Edwards, M., Haxton, K., Hyde, J., Page, E., . . . Wright, J. (2018). Chinese students’ expectations vs. reality in studying on transnational UK-China degrees. In 25th International Conference on Chemistry Education. Sydney, Australia.
Chinese students’ expectations vs. reality in studying on transnational UK-China degrees
Sedghi, G., Cranwell, P., Edwards, M., Haxton, K., Hyde, J., Page, E., . . . Wright, J. (2018). Chinese students’ expectations vs. reality in studying on transnational UK-China degrees. In Variety in Chemistry Education / Physics Higher Education Conference. University of Sheffield.
Education enhancement project: Liverpool-XJTLU linked activities
Sedghi, G., & Hibbert, D. (2018). Education enhancement project: Liverpool-XJTLU linked activities. In Learning and Teaching Conference. University of Liverpool.
Enhancing employability through the international experience
Sedghi, G. (2018). Enhancing employability through the international experience. University of Liverpool.
2017
The relation between multi-cultural group work and the integration of home and international students
Sedghi, G., & Rushworth, E. (2017). The relation between multi-cultural group work and the integration of home and international students. New Directions in the Teaching of Physical Sciences, (12). doi:10.29311/ndtps.v0i12.857
Enhancing postgraduate students’ employability skills while addressing gaps in bioinformatics education
Vieira de Mello, L., & Sedghi, G. (2017). Enhancing postgraduate students’ employability skills while addressing gaps in bioinformatics education. In New Horizons Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education. Israel.
2016
Peer assisted learning at the Department of Chemistry for home and international students
Sedghi, G. (2016). Peer assisted learning at the Department of Chemistry for home and international students. New Directions in the Teaching of Physical Sciences, (9), 14-17. doi:10.29311/ndtps.v0i9.481
2015
The development and implementation of a Peer Assisted Learning programme at the University of Liverpool
Sedghi, G., & Lunt, T. (2015). The development and implementation of a Peer Assisted Learning programme at the University of Liverpool. Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education. doi:10.47408/jldhe.v0i0.369
Mapping student -led peer learning in the UK
Keenan, C. (2015). Mapping student -led peer learning in the UK. Higher Education Academy. Retrieved from https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/knowledge-hub/mapping-student-led-peer-learning-uk
Peer assisted learning (PAL) in the School of Engineering – Transfer of good practice
Schleyer, G., & Sedghi, G. (2015). Peer assisted learning (PAL) in the School of Engineering – Transfer of good practice. In Learning and Teaching Conference. University of Liverpool.
Tackling challenges of maths through entry requirement, teaching methods and assessments
Sedghi, G. (2015). Tackling challenges of maths through entry requirement, teaching methods and assessments. In Variety in Chemistry Education / Physics Higher Education Conference. Nottingham.
The relation between multi-cultural group work and the integration of home and international students
Sedghi, G., & Rushworth, E. (2015). The relation between multi-cultural group work and the integration of home and international students. University of Liverpool.
Variety in Chemistry Education / Physics Higher Education Conference
Sedghi, G. (2015). Variety in Chemistry Education / Physics Higher Education Conference. In Learning and Teaching Conference. University of Liverpool.
2014
Perceptions and experiences of home students involved in welcoming and supporting direct entry 2nd year international students
Willis, I., & Sedghi, G. (2014). Perceptions and experiences of home students involved in welcoming and supporting direct entry 2nd year international students. Practice and Evidence of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 9(1), 2-17.
Tackling challenges of maths in chemistry through entry requirement, teaching methods and assessments
Sedghi, G. (2014). Tackling challenges of maths in chemistry through entry requirement, teaching methods and assessments. University of Liverpool.
Why aren't Chinese students at UK universities getting top degrees?
Swain, H. (2014). Why aren't Chinese students at UK universities getting top degrees?. [The Guardian].
2013
PeerWise. Student Contributed Assessment System
Gaynor, J. W., & Sedghi, G. (2013). PeerWise. Student Contributed Assessment System. University of Liverpool.
Peer assisted learning at the Department of Chemistry for home and international students
Sedghi, G. (2013). Peer assisted learning at the Department of Chemistry for home and international students. New Directions, 9(1), 14-17. doi:10.11120/ndir.2013.00005
Single Molecule Electronics
Higgins, S., & Nichols, R. (2013). Single Molecule Electronics. In Unknown Conference (pp. 617-634). CRC Press. doi:10.1201/b15523-43
PeerWise: Threshold concepts vs revision – results and motivation
Gaynor, J. W., & Sedghi, G. (2013). PeerWise: Threshold concepts vs revision – results and motivation. University of Liverpool.
Peerwise: Getting students involved in the assessment
Gaynor, J. W., & Sedghi, G. (2013). Peerwise: Getting students involved in the assessment. University of Liverpool.
Teaching innovations
Gaynor, J. W., & Sedghi, G. (2013). Teaching innovations. University of Liverpool.
A Chemistry Perspective
Gaynor, J. W., & Sedghi, G. (2013). A Chemistry Perspective. Institute of Physics.
A world full of data - statistics opportunities across A level subjects
Porkess, R. (2013). A world full of data - statistics opportunities across A level subjects: A world full of data - statistics opportunities across A level subjects. Royal Statistical Society and the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. Retrieved from http://www.rss.org.uk/Images/PDF/influencing-change/A-world-full-of-data.pdf
Developing strategies and activities to improve interactions between home and international students and to enhance teaching and learning
Sedghi, G. (2013). Developing strategies and activities to improve interactions between home and international students and to enhance teaching and learning. York: Higher Education Academy. Retrieved from http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/
The impact of developed activities on improving interactions between home and international students and enhancing teaching and learning
Sedghi, G. (2013). The impact of developed activities on improving interactions between home and international students and enhancing teaching and learning. In Internationalisation and the Student Experience Conference. Plymouth.
Undergraduate students’ assistance to improve the pre lab activities for the physical chemistry practical course
Sedghi, G. (2013). Undergraduate students’ assistance to improve the pre lab activities for the physical chemistry practical course. In HEA STEM Annual Learning and Teaching Conference. Birmingham.
2012
Comparison of the Conductance of Three Types of Porphyrin-Based Molecular Wires: β,<i>meso</i>,β-Fused Tapes, <i>meso</i>-Butadiyne-Linked and Twisted <i>meso-meso</i> Linked Oligomers
Sedghi, G., Esdaile, L. J., Anderson, H. L., Martin, S., Bethell, D., Higgins, S. J., & Nichols, R. J. (2012). Comparison of the Conductance of Three Types of Porphyrin-Based Molecular Wires: β,<i>meso</i>,β-Fused Tapes, <i>meso</i>-Butadiyne-Linked and Twisted <i>meso-meso</i> Linked Oligomers. ADVANCED MATERIALS, 24(5), 653-+. doi:10.1002/adma.201103109
Developing strategies and activities to improve interactions between home and international students and to enhance teaching and learning
Sedghi, G., & Willis, I. (2012). Developing strategies and activities to improve interactions between home and international students and to enhance teaching and learning. In Variety in Chemistry Education and the Physics Higher Education. Edinburgh.
Developing strategies and activities to improve interactions between home and international students and to enhance teaching and learning
Sedghi, G. (2012). Developing strategies and activities to improve interactions between home and international students and to enhance teaching and learning. AdvanceHE. Retrieved from https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/
Enhancing Student Learning Using the SMART Podium
Sedghi, G. (2012). Enhancing Student Learning Using the SMART Podium. In Variety in Chemistry Education and the Physics Higher Education. Edinburgh.
Peer assisted learning (PAL) & peer mentoring at the Chemistry Department
Sedghi, G., Lunt, T., & Keenan, C. (2012). Peer assisted learning (PAL) & peer mentoring at the Chemistry Department. In Variety in Chemistry Education and the Physics Higher Education. Edinburgh.
2011
Ionic Liquids As a Medium for STM-Based Single Molecule Conductance Determination: An Exploration Employing Alkanedithiols
Kay, N. J., Nichols, R. J., Higgins, S. J., Haiss, W., Sedghi, G., Schwarzacher, W., & Mao, B. -W. (2011). Ionic Liquids As a Medium for STM-Based Single Molecule Conductance Determination: An Exploration Employing Alkanedithiols. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C, 115(43), 21402-21408. doi:10.1021/jp206241d
Long-range electron tunnelling in oligo-porphyrin molecular wires
Sedghi, G., Garcia-Suarez, V. M., Esdaile, L. J., Anderson, H. L., Lambert, C. J., Martin, S., . . . Nichols, R. J. (2011). Long-range electron tunnelling in oligo-porphyrin molecular wires. NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY, 6(8), 517-523. doi:10.1038/NNANO.2011.111
ChemPreLab
Sedghi, G., Berry, N., & Greeves, N. (2011). ChemPreLab. Wavelength, 7(1), 41-43. Retrieved from http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/
ChemPreLab: Chemistry pre-lab virtual experiments
Sedghi, G., Berry, N., Greeves, N., & Barnes, K. (2011). ChemPreLab: Chemistry pre-lab virtual experiments. In Variety Conference. York.
Comparison of the Conductance of three types of porphyrin-based molecular wires: β,meso,β-fused tapes, meso-butadiyne-linked and twisted meso-meso linked oligomers
Sedghi, G., Esdaile, J., Anderson, H. L., Martin, S., Bethell, D., Higgins, S. J., & Nichols, R. J. (2011). Comparison of the Conductance of three types of porphyrin-based molecular wires: β,meso,β-fused tapes, meso-butadiyne-linked and twisted meso-meso linked oligomers. Advanced Materials.
2010
Electroreduction of oxygen on gold-supported nanostructured palladium films in acid solutions
Sarapuu, A., Kasikov, A., Wong, N., Lucas, C. A., Sedghi, G., Nichols, R. J., & Tammeveski, K. (2010). Electroreduction of oxygen on gold-supported nanostructured palladium films in acid solutions. ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA, 55(22), 6768-6774. doi:10.1016/j.electacta.2010.05.092
Electroreduction of oxygen on gold-supported nanostructured palladium films in acid solutions
Sarapuu, A., Kasikov, A., Wong, N., .Lucas, C. A., Sedghi, G., Nichols, R. J., & Tammeveski, K. (2010). Electroreduction of oxygen on gold-supported nanostructured palladium films in acid solutions. electrochimica Acta, 55, 6768-6774.
Porphyrin single molecular wires
Sedghi, G., Sawada, L., Hoffmann, L., Anderson, H., Higgins, S., Haiss, W., . . . Nichols, R. (2010). Porphyrin single molecular wires. In Electrochem North West 8th annual workshop: Electrochemical applications. Bangor.
Single molecule electronics and single molecule electrochemistry
Sedghi, G., Sawada, K., Esdaile, L., Hoffmann, M., Anderson, H., Bethell, D., . . . Nichols, R. (2010). Single molecule electronics and single molecule electrochemistry. In International Conference on Molecular Electronics. Emmetten, Switzerland.
2009
In-situ single molecule electrochemistry and conductance
Nichols, R., Leary, E., Sedghi, G., Martin, S., Haiss, W., Doneux, T., . . . Anderson, H. (2009). In-situ single molecule electrochemistry and conductance. In International Society of Electrochemistry Conference. Beijing, China.
Sing molecule conductance measurement of porphyrin molecules for use in molecular electronics
Sedghi, G., Esdaile, L., Sawada, K., Hoffmann, M., Anderson, H., Bethell, D., . . . Nichols, R. (2009). Sing molecule conductance measurement of porphyrin molecules for use in molecular electronics. In International Conference on Organic Electronics (ICO 09). University of Liverpool.
Single Molecule Electronics and Single Molecule Electrochemistry
Nichols, R., Leary, E., Martin, S., Haiss, W., Doneux, T., Van Zalinge, H., . . . Sedghi, G. (2009). Single Molecule Electronics and Single Molecule Electrochemistry. In Single Molecule Electronics and Single Molecule Electrochemistry. China.
Single molecule electronics and single molecule electrochemistry
Nichols, R., Leary, E., Sedghi, G., Martin, S., Haiss, W., Doneux, T., . . . Anderson, H. (2009). Single molecule electronics and single molecule electrochemistry. In European Conference on Molecular Electronics. Copenhagen, Denmark.
2008
Single molecule conductance of porphyrin wires with ultralow attenuation
Sedghi, G., Sawada, K., Esdaile, L. J., Hoffmann, M., Anderson, H. L., Bethell, D., . . . Nichols, R. J. (2008). Single molecule conductance of porphyrin wires with ultralow attenuation. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, 130(27), 8582-+. doi:10.1021/ja802281c
Single Molecule Conductance of Porphyrin Wires with Ultralow Attenuation
Sedghi, G., Sawada, K., Esdaile, L., Hoffmann, M., Anderson, H., Bethell, D., . . . Nichols, R. (2008). Single Molecule Conductance of Porphyrin Wires with Ultralow Attenuation. In Forth International Meeting on Molecular Electronics. Grenoble, France.