Rachel Iredale
Biographic Data
| ID | 4410514 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rachel Iredale |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rachel |
| FAMILY NAME | Iredale |
| SIGNATURE | IREDALE R |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of South Wales |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1989 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
The evolution of Science Week in Ireland over 30 years
Amidst the global proliferation of large-scale public science events, this commentary paper examines the 30-year evolution of Science Week in Ireland. It traces the development of Science Week in Ireland from its origins as an awareness-raising event in Dublin towards more participatory models of engaging public audiences whose reach now extends across the whole of Ireland. The paper highlights the distinctive structure of Science Week in Ireland…
The Little Baby Bundle
The National DNA Database on trial
While there has been research conducted on public views about ethical and social aspects of the National DNA Database (NDNAD), there is little which focuses on views of young people, in particular those whose details are held on the NDNAD. We describe an engagement activity developed in South Wales to engage young offenders with ethical and social issues surrounding the NDNAD – a Mock Trial – and how we facilitated the presentation of their views…
Avoiding the “usual suspects”
The aim of this project was to explore the views of young people, in particular those whose details are held on the National DNA Database (NDNAD), about some of the social and ethical issues surrounding the NDNAD. Ten focus groups revealed the majority of participants supported a universal DNA database; many thought taking a DNA sample should depend on the seriousness of the crime rather than the age of the person and that profiles of innocent pe…
What choices should we be able to make about designer babies? A Citizens’ Jury of young people in South Wales
Background Young people will increasingly have the option of using new technologies for reproductive decision making but their voices are rarely heard in debates about acceptable public policy in this area. Capturing the views of young people about potentially esoteric topics, such as genetics, is difficult and methodologically challenging. Design A Citizens’ Jury is a deliberative process that presents a question to a group of ordinary people, a…
Decision aids for familial breast cancer
Background There is increasing need for accessible information about familial breast cancer for those facing complex decisions around genetic testing, screening and treatment. Information currently includes leaflets and computerized decision aids, offering interactive interfaces to clarify complex choices. Objective Exploration of users’ views and reactions to three decision aids for genetic testing for breast cancer using focus groups. Setting A…
The edge effect’
Research Note
Genetics is an issue which has only recently come on to the agenda, but it is one that will rapidly assume great significance as the twenty-first century approaches. This article describes a survey of social work course directors in the UK, undertaken to assess their opinions of the likely impact of the new genetics on future social work practice. The results provide baseline data on education and training on genetics in social work programmes in…
Barriers to Migrant Entry to Occupations in Australia
In 1986, 21.3% of the population of Australia had been born overseas; currently, foreign born workers comprise 25% of the labor force. The level of skilled immigration has continued to increase throughout the 1980s. In the past, most English-speaking migrants gained recognition of their overseas qualifications, but about half of those from non-English speaking countries have never been able to return to their pre-migration occupations. Beginning …
The edge effect’
Research Note
Genetics is an issue which has only recently come on to the agenda, but it is one that will rapidly assume great significance as the twenty-first century approaches. This article describes a survey of social work course directors in the UK, undertaken to assess their opinions of the likely impact of the new genetics on future social work practice. The results provide baseline data on education and training on genetics in social work programmes in…
Barriers to Migrant Entry to Occupations in Australia
In 1986, 21.3% of the population of Australia had been born overseas; currently, foreign born workers comprise 25% of the labor force. The level of skilled immigration has continued to increase throughout the 1980s. In the past, most English-speaking migrants gained recognition of their overseas qualifications, but about half of those from non-English speaking countries have never been able to return to their pre-migration occupations. Beginning …
Barriers to Migrant Entry to Occupations in Australia
In 1986, 21.3% of the population of Australia had been born overseas; currently, foreign born workers comprise 25% of the labor force. The level of skilled immigration has continued to increase throughout the 1980s. In the past, most English-speaking migrants gained recognition of their overseas qualifications, but about half of those from non-English speaking countries have never been able to return to their pre-migration occupations. Beginning …
Research Note
Genetics is an issue which has only recently come on to the agenda, but it is one that will rapidly assume great significance as the twenty-first century approaches. This article describes a survey of social work course directors in the UK, undertaken to assess their opinions of the likely impact of the new genetics on future social work practice. The results provide baseline data on education and training on genetics in social work programmes in…
The edge effect’
What choices should we be able to make about designer babies? A Citizens’ Jury of young people in South Wales
Background Young people will increasingly have the option of using new technologies for reproductive decision making but their voices are rarely heard in debates about acceptable public policy in this area. Capturing the views of young people about potentially esoteric topics, such as genetics, is difficult and methodologically challenging. Design A Citizens’ Jury is a deliberative process that presents a question to a group of ordinary people, a…
Decision aids for familial breast cancer
Background There is increasing need for accessible information about familial breast cancer for those facing complex decisions around genetic testing, screening and treatment. Information currently includes leaflets and computerized decision aids, offering interactive interfaces to clarify complex choices. Objective Exploration of users’ views and reactions to three decision aids for genetic testing for breast cancer using focus groups. Setting A…
Avoiding the “usual suspects”
The aim of this project was to explore the views of young people, in particular those whose details are held on the National DNA Database (NDNAD), about some of the social and ethical issues surrounding the NDNAD. Ten focus groups revealed the majority of participants supported a universal DNA database; many thought taking a DNA sample should depend on the seriousness of the crime rather than the age of the person and that profiles of innocent pe…
The National DNA Database on trial
While there has been research conducted on public views about ethical and social aspects of the National DNA Database (NDNAD), there is little which focuses on views of young people, in particular those whose details are held on the NDNAD. We describe an engagement activity developed in South Wales to engage young offenders with ethical and social issues surrounding the NDNAD – a Mock Trial – and how we facilitated the presentation of their views…
The Little Baby Bundle
The evolution of Science Week in Ireland over 30 years
Amidst the global proliferation of large-scale public science events, this commentary paper examines the 30-year evolution of Science Week in Ireland. It traces the development of Science Week in Ireland from its origins as an awareness-raising event in Dublin towards more participatory models of engaging public audiences whose reach now extends across the whole of Ireland. The paper highlights the distinctive structure of Science Week in Ireland…
Computer Science (5 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Law (3 works) · BRCA gene mutations in cancer (2 works) · Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis (2 works) · Engineering (2 works) · Family medicine (2 works)