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Nick Pilcher

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Nick Pilcher

Lecturer, Edinburgh Napier University

Nick Pilcher is a lecturer and programme leader at The Business School, Edinburgh Napier University (UK). His research interests centre around language and culture, qualitative research methods, and education.

2 pieces

Newest first, since April 2017

  1. · Comment

    Study skills are not the answer to students’ academic woes

    Is the current centralised and generic focus on study skills really helpful for students? Kendall Richards and Nick Pilcher suggest another approach.

    With Kendall Richards

  2. · Analysis

    We need to talk about IELTS, and the case for testing English ‘in-subject’

    Is the current system of English language testing sufficient preparation for non-native speakers to study English-medium degrees? Nick Pilcher and Kendall Richards present their most recent research suggesting a new way

    With Kendall Richards