Publications
Selected publications
- Student-led interviews to develop employability skills (Chapter - 2019)
- Peer review in the classroom: student perceptions, peer feedback quality and the role of assessment (Journal article - 2020)
- A consideration of two models of health and safety training for undergraduate chemists (Journal article - 2019)
2022
Engaging with projects, working with the Department’s Year in Industry Scheme, connecting with the University as an employer
Gaynor, J., & Carnell, A. (2022). Engaging with projects, working with the Department’s Year in Industry Scheme, connecting with the University as an employer.
Three models of engaging industry across years 2/3 of the Chemistry curriculum
Gaynor, J., & Nolan-Webster, A. (2022). Three models of engaging industry across years 2/3 of the Chemistry curriculum.
2021
Including industry professionals in our curriculum: four models (2021-22 focus)
Gaynor, J. (2021). Including industry professionals in our curriculum: four models (2021-22 focus).
360° Lab Safety exercises
Gaynor, J., & Greeves, N. (2021). 360° Lab Safety exercises. Retrieved from https://www.chemtube3d.com/chemistry-health-and-safety-360-exercises/
ChemTube3D: Health and Safety section
Gaynor, J., & Greeves, N. (2021). ChemTube3D: Health and Safety section. Retrieved from https://www.chemtube3d.com/category/360/
Including industry professionals in our curriculum: two models using student-led interviews and short videos
Gaynor, J. (2021). Including industry professionals in our curriculum: two models using student-led interviews and short videos.
Not just another escape room – students building OneNote escape rooms
Gaynor, J. (2021). Not just another escape room – students building OneNote escape rooms.
2020
Peer review in the classroom: student perceptions, peer feedback quality and the role of assessment
Gaynor, J. W. (2020). Peer review in the classroom: student perceptions, peer feedback quality and the role of assessment. ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION, 45(5), 758-775. doi:10.1080/02602938.2019.1697424
2019
A consideration of two models of health and safety training for undergraduate chemists
Gaynor, J. W. (n.d.). A consideration of two models of health and safety training for undergraduate chemists. New Directions in the Teaching of Physical Sciences, (14). doi:10.29311/ndtps.v0i14.3221
Can H&S training ever be sexy?
Gaynor, J., & Donaghy, D. (2019). Can H&S training ever be sexy?. Retrieved from https://edu.rsc.org/
Embedding authentic Careers and Employability activities into the Chemistry curriculum
Gaynor, J., Williams, I., & Nolan-Webster, A. (2019). Embedding authentic Careers and Employability activities into the Chemistry curriculum. Retrieved from https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/
Student-led interviews to develop employability skills
Gaynor, J. W. (2019). Student-led interviews to develop employability skills. In M. Seery, & C. McDonnell (Eds.), Teaching Chemistry in Higher Education (pp. 195-208). Creathach Press.
Embedding authentic Careers & Employability activities into the Chemistry curriculum: An Assessment Centre
Gaynor, J. W., Williams, I., & Nolan Webster, A. (2019). Embedding authentic Careers & Employability activities into the Chemistry curriculum: An Assessment Centre.
Embedding Careers & Employability into the Chemistry curriculum and the use of authentic activities
Gaynor, J. W., Williams, I., Nolan Webster, A., & Cooper, D. L. (2019). Embedding Careers & Employability into the Chemistry curriculum and the use of authentic activities. University of Liverpool.
Making Health and Safety ‘sexy’ for Chemistry undergraduates
Gaynor, J. W. (2019). Making Health and Safety ‘sexy’ for Chemistry undergraduates. University of Liverpool.
2018
Making Health and Safety sexy
Gaynor, J. W. (2018). Making Health and Safety sexy. University of Liverpool.
Using 360° images, and reporting 'near misses', to engage students with Health and Safety
Gaynor, J. (2018). Using 360° images, and reporting 'near misses', to engage students with Health and Safety. Retrieved from https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/
Transforming Health and Safety training for Chemistry undergraduates: The past, the present and the future
Gaynor, J. W., & Ginnever, J. (2018). Transforming Health and Safety training for Chemistry undergraduates: The past, the present and the future. University of Liverpool.
2017
Transforming Health and Safety training for Chemistry undergraduates: The past, the present and the future
Gaynor, J. W. (2017). Transforming Health and Safety training for Chemistry undergraduates: The past, the present and the future. University of York.
2015
Peer review encourages self-critiquing and reflection
Gaynor, J. W. (2015). Peer review encourages self-critiquing and reflection. University of Liverpool.
CHOBS. A homage to the past… “An online booking system to encourage self-directed learning”
Gaynor, J. W., & Brown, D. (2015). CHOBS. A homage to the past… “An online booking system to encourage self-directed learning”. University of Liverpool.
Implementing two models of peer-to-peer learning: Feedback and interviews
Gaynor, J. W. (2015). Implementing two models of peer-to-peer learning: Feedback and interviews. University of Liverpool.
Risk assessment and COSHH
Gaynor, J. W. (2015). Risk assessment and COSHH. Liverpool Life Sciences University Technical College.
2013
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.
Scared to ditch the cookbook? Just do it slowly
Gaynor, J. W. (2013). Scared to ditch the cookbook? Just do it slowly. University of Liverpool.
RSC BCCE2012 Report: A view of chemistry teaching from across the pond
Gaynor, J. W., & Collinson, S. (2013). RSC BCCE2012 Report: A view of chemistry teaching from across the pond. Retrieved from http://www.open.ac.uk/
Thermal stabilisation of RNA·RNA duplexes and G-quadruplexes by phosphorothiolate linkages.
Piperakis, M. M., Gaynor, J. W., Fisher, J., & Cosstick, R. (2013). Thermal stabilisation of RNA·RNA duplexes and G-quadruplexes by phosphorothiolate linkages.. Organic & biomolecular chemistry, 11(6), 966-974. doi:10.1039/c2ob26940f
2012
An Online Booking System Encourages Self-Directed Learning and Personalization of Study
Gaynor, J. W., & Brown, D. (2012). An Online Booking System Encourages Self-Directed Learning and Personalization of Study. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION, 89(8), 1019-1024. doi:10.1021/ed200446p
2011
ChemInform Abstract: RNA Interference: A Chemist′s Perspective
Gaynor, J. W., Campbell, B. J., & Cosstick, R. (2011). ChemInform Abstract: RNA Interference: A Chemist′s Perspective. ChemInform, 42(6). doi:10.1002/chin.201106268
Dinucleotides Containing 3′-<i>S</i>-Phosphorothiolate Linkages
Gaynor, J. W., & Cosstick, R. (2011). Dinucleotides Containing 3′-<i>S</i>-Phosphorothiolate Linkages. THERAPEUTIC OLIGONUCLEOTIDES: METHODS AND PROTOCOLS, 764, 17-30. doi:10.1007/978-1-61779-188-8_2
2010
RNA interference: a chemist's perspective
Gaynor, J. W., Campbell, B. J., & Cosstick, R. (2010). RNA interference: a chemist's perspective. CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS, 39(11), 4169-4184. doi:10.1039/b920362c
A novel mechanism for the scission of double-stranded DNA: BfiI cuts both 3'-5' and 5'-3' strands by rotating a single active site
Sasnauskas, G., Zakrys, L., Zaremba, M., Cosstick, R., Gaynor, J. W., Halford, S. E., & Siksnys, V. (2010). A novel mechanism for the scission of double-stranded DNA: BfiI cuts both 3'-5' and 5'-3' strands by rotating a single active site. NUCLEIC ACIDS RESEARCH, 38(7), 2399-2410. doi:10.1093/nar/gkp1194
Reverse-direction (5′→3′) synthesis of oligonucleotides containing a 3′-<i>S</i>-phosphorothiolate linkage and 3′-terminal 3′-thionucleosides
Gaynor, J. W., Piperakis, M. M., Fisher, J., & Cosstick, R. (2010). Reverse-direction (5′→3′) synthesis of oligonucleotides containing a 3′-<i>S</i>-phosphorothiolate linkage and 3′-terminal 3′-thionucleosides. ORGANIC & BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY, 8(6), 1463-1470. doi:10.1039/b923545k
2009
Oxford academics
Gaynor, J. (2009). Oxford academics. CHEMISTRY WORLD, 6(10), 37. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2008
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis, Properties and Application of Nucleic Acids Containing Phosphorothiolate Linkages
Gaynor, J. W., & Cosstick, R. (2008). ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis, Properties and Application of Nucleic Acids Containing Phosphorothiolate Linkages. ChemInform, 39(42). doi:10.1002/chin.200842235
Incorporation of 3'-S-phosphorothiolates into RNA: potential applications in RNAi.
Gaynor, J., Fisher, J., Campbell, B., & Cosstick, R. (2008). Incorporation of 3'-S-phosphorothiolates into RNA: potential applications in RNAi.. Nucleic acids symposium series (2004), (52), 319-320. doi:10.1093/nass/nrn161
Erratum
Erratum (2008). Nucleosides, Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids, 27(4), 431. doi:10.1080/15257770801946381
Synthesis, properties and application of nucleic acids containing phosphorothiolate linkages
Gaynor, J. W., & Cosstick, R. (2008). Synthesis, properties and application of nucleic acids containing phosphorothiolate linkages. CURRENT ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 12(4), 291-308. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2007
Synthesis of 3′-<i>S</i>-phosphorothiolate oligonucleotides for their potential use in RNA interference
Gaynor, J. W., Brazier, J., & Cosstick, R. (2007). Synthesis of 3′-<i>S</i>-phosphorothiolate oligonucleotides for their potential use in RNA interference. NUCLEOSIDES NUCLEOTIDES & NUCLEIC ACIDS, 26(6-7), 709-712. doi:10.1080/15257770701490753
Synthesis of the 3′-thio-nucleosides and subsequent automated synthesis of oligodeoxynucleotides containing a 3′-<i>S</i>-phosphorothiolate linkage
Gaynor, J. W., Bentley, J., & Cosstick, R. (2007). Synthesis of the 3′-thio-nucleosides and subsequent automated synthesis of oligodeoxynucleotides containing a 3′-<i>S</i>-phosphorothiolate linkage. NATURE PROTOCOLS, 2(12), 3122-3135. doi:10.1038/nprot.2007.451