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Personal profile
Teaching Interests
I am interested in chemical education, and laboratory education specifically. Within this area I conduct research on guided inquiry, a framework for building from a novice to expert lab scientist.
Academic / Professional qualifications
Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry
Personal Statement
I'm currently the head of First Year in the school of Pure & Applied Chemistry. I run the first year teaching laboratory and the chemistry summer school, and I lecture on introductory organic chemistry for first year students. Additionally, I provide staff professional development on several well-established educational enhancements, such as Peer Instruction.
I am interested in chemical education, and laboratory education specifically. Within this area I conduct research on guided inquiry, a framework for building from a novice to expert lab scientist.
Expertise & Capabilities
- Guided Inquiry
- Chemical Education
- Laboratory Education
- Peer Instruction
- Pre-Labs
- Blended Learning
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Extremely Strong Contiguous Hydrogen Bonding Arrays, Universty of Edinburgh
1 Aug 2009 → 1 Aug 2012
Award Date: 29 Jun 2013
Keywords
- chemical education
- pedagogy
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Spectroscopy in an envelope: addressing the equipment drought in rural Scottish schools
Thomson, P. (Principal Investigator) & Scott, F. (Co-investigator)
1/10/25 → 30/06/26
Project: Knowledge Exchange
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A Snapshot of UK Pre-Lab Practices
Thomson, P. (Principal Investigator), Navarro Reguero, C. (Co-investigator), Arenas, B. (Principal Investigator), Haddow, M. (Principal Investigator) & Kirkham, A. (Principal Investigator)
6/03/24 → …
Project: Non-funded project
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Strengthening school-university collaborations
Thomson, P., Wark, A., Kennedy, A. & Scott, F., 2 Jan 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Nature Reviews Chemistry. 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A snapshot of UK pre-lab practices and instructor perceptions of their purpose and effective design
Navarro, C., Arenas, B. E., Haddow, M. F., Kirkham, A. J. & Thomson, P. I. T., 9 Sept 2025, In: Journal of Chemical Education. 102, 9, p. 3893–3900 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Best poster prize at chemistry conference
Thomson, P. (Recipient), 21 Aug 2018
Prize: Other distinction
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Best poster prize at chemistry education conference
De Pascale, M. E. (Recipient) & Thomson, P. (Recipient), 22 Aug 2022
Prize: Other distinction
Activities
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Spectroscopy in an envelope: addressing the equipment drought in rural Scottish sch
Thomson, P. (Recipient)
15 Jul 2025 → 1 Jul 2026Activity: Public Engagement and Outreach › Education Outreach
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