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Personal profile
Biography
Biography
Fabio Aricò is a Professor in Higher Education and Economics. He studied at the University of Pavia (Italy) and continued his postgraduate education at the University of Warwick, where he was awarded his MSc and PhD in Economics. Prior to joining UEA, Fabio worked as Teaching Fellow at the University of Warwick, as Visiting Professor at Vanderbilt University, and as a Lecturer at the University of St Andrews. Fabio holds a MA in Higher Education Practice and he was awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship by the Higher Education Academy in 2017. Fabio is a labour economist and his current research interests are focused on Economics of Education and Higher Education Policy and Practice, including: widening access to higher education, student self-efficacy, assessment and self-assessment, viva-voce examinations, pluralism in Economics education. He provides consultancy to HE institutions on teaching development, innovation, and technology-enhanced learning.
PhD Supervision Interests
Fabio is interested in supervising students on topics in Economics of Education, including: widening access to higher education, higher education policy, skills mismatch and skills training. He will also consider supervision opportunities in the field of labour economics, such as discrimination, employment policies, and happiness and well-being in the workplace.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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When student confidence clicks: self-efficacy and learning in higher education
21/10/13 → 20/10/14
Project: Training
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Right From The Start: Gender-Sensitive Induction to First-Year Economics Students
Arico, F., 7 Jan 2022, Handbook for Creating a Gender-Sensitive Curriculum: Teaching and Learning Strategies. Kitchener, M. (ed.). Oxford: Oxford Brookes University, p. 95-96 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Student research projects: bridging academic learning and the wider student experience
Arico, F. & Aldrich, M., 31 Jan 2022, 3 Es for Wicked Problems: Employability, Enterprise, and Entrepreneurship: Solving Wicked Problems. London: AdvanceHE, p. 78-83Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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The impact of technology enhanced learning on students with specific learning difficulties
Coxon, A., Achtypi, A., Arico, F. & Schildt, J., Jun 2022, In: Qualitative Methods in Psychology Bulletin. 33, p. 12-20 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluative conversations: Unlocking the power of viva voce assessment for undergraduate students
Arico, F., 8 Jul 2021, Assessment and Feedback in a Post-Pandemic Era: A Time for Learning and Inclusion. Baughan, P. (ed.). London: AdvanceHE, p. 47-56 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Accessibility and inclusivity in online teaching
Coxon, A., Arico, F. & Schildt, J., 18 Dec 2020, Tertiary Online Teaching and Learning: TOTAL Perspectives and Resources for Digital Education. McKenzie, S., F. G. & K. R. D. (eds.). 1 ed. Springer, p. 169-175 7 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Press/Media
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Sunak has delayed the jobs cliff-edge - but he has not steered clear of it (Sept 2020)
25/09/20 → 26/09/20
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Celebrating achievement and generating impact: my NTFS story (Mar 2020)
16/03/20
1 item of Media coverage
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University strikes: yes, students should get compensation – but not in the form of monetary payment
27/11/19
1 Media contribution
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