Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat (SWOT) Analysis of the Adaptations to Anatomical Education in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland in Response to the Covid‐19 Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has driven the fastest changes to higher education across the globe, necessitated by social distancing measures preventing any face to face teaching. This has led to an almost immediate switch to distance learning by higher education institutions. Anatomy faces some unique challenges. Intrinsically, anatomy is a three-dimensional subject that requires a sound understanding of the relationships between structures, often achieved by the study of human cadaveric material, models and virtual resources. This study sought to identify the approaches taken in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland to deliver anatomical education through online means. Data were collected from 14 different universities in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland and compared adopting a thematic analysis approach. Once themes were generated, they were collectively brought together using a strength, weakness, opportunity, threat (SWOT) analysis. Key themes included the opportunity to develop new online resources and the chance to engage in new academic collaborations. Academics frequently mentioned the challenge that time constrains could place on the quality and effectiveness of these resources; especially as in many cases the aim of these resources is to compensate for a lack of exposure to cadaveric exposure. Comparisons of the actions taken by multiple higher education institutions reveals the ways that academics have tried to balance this demand. Discussions will facilitate decisions being made by higher education institutions regarding adapting the curriculum and assessment methods in anatomy

Operational Restoration of the Pen Branch Bottomland Hardwoos and Swamp Wetlands-The Research Setting

Historiexecy the SRS swamp was largely composed of bald cypress and tupelo forest with lesser amounts of hardwoods. Upstream impacts from dam construction have altered the composition of the forest through changes in the flooding regimes. Pumping of hot water in to Pen Branch resulted in destruction of several hundred acres of the native forest. Overflow of the forest redistributed sediment, eroded the channel and deposition of silt. No natural regeneration of hardwoods or cypress were observed following cessation of reactor operations. Research was conducted to test various strategies for reforesting these areas