2013

Duke, C., Osborne, M., and Wilson, B. (2013) A New Imperative: Regions and Higher Education in Difficult Times. Manchester University Press, Manchester. (In Press)

Hamilton, R., Osborne, M., and Tibbitt, J. (2013) Profiling regional engagement and lifelong learning in higher education. Bildung und Erziehung, 4 . ISSN 0006-2456 (In Press)

Jordan, L., Longworth, N., and Osborne, M. (2013) The rise and fall and rise again of learning cities. In: Zarifis , G.K. and Gravani, M. (eds.) Challenging the ‘European Area of Lifelong Learning’: A Critical Response. Springer, Dordrecht. (In Press)

Krüger, K., Duch, N., Parellada, M., Osborne, M., Mariani, M., and Jiménez, L. (2013) Social efficiency of tertiary lifelong – first insights from a European research project. In: Looking Back, Moving Forward: 60 Years of UNESCO in Hamburg. UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, Hamburg, Germany. (In Press)

Osborne, M. (2013) Access and retention. In: Bryce, T.G.K., Humes, W.M., Gillies, D. and Kennedy, A. (eds.) Scottish Education. Edinburgh University Press. (In Press)

Osborne, M. (2013) Challenges for adult access in Europe. In: Klinger, C. and Murray, N. (eds.) Aspirations, Access and Attainment: International Perspectives on Widening Participation. Routledge, London, UK. (In Press)

Osborne, M., Rimmer, R., and Houston, M. (2013) Adult access to higher education: an international overview. In: Looking Back, Moving Forward: 60 Years of UNESCO in Hamburg. UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, Hamburg, Germany. (In Press)

2012

Eckert, T., Preisinger-Kleine, R., Fartusnic, C., Houston, M., Juceviciene, P., Dillon, B., Nemeth, B., Kleisz, T., Ceseviciute, I., Thinesse-Demel, J., Osborne, M., and Wallin, E. (2012) Quality in Developing Learning Cities and Regions: A Guide for Practitioners and Stakeholders. Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany. ISBN 9783000373336

Houston, M., Lumsden, M.A., and Osborne, M. (2012) The Working in Health Access Programme (WHAP): impact on school leaving exam results and applications to Medicine.

Osborne, M., and Houston, M. (2012) United Kingdom – Universities and lifelong learning in the UK – adults as losers, but who are the winners? In: Slowey, M. and Schuetze, H. (eds.) Global Perspectives on HE and Lifelong Learners. Routledge. ISBN 9780415675079

Preece, J., Ntseane, P.G., Modise, O.M., and Osborne, M. (2012) Engagement in African Universities: Perspectives, Prospects and Challenges. NIACE, Leicester. ISBN 9781862015999

2011

Osborne, M. (2011) Jean Monnet KA1: 'Excellence centres and chairs'. In: Interim Evaluation of the Lifelong Learning Programme (2007-2013). UNSPECIFIED, pp. 100-111.

Houston, M., McCune, V., and Osborne, M. (2011) Flexible learning and its contribution to widening participation: a synthesis of research. Project Report. Higher Education Academy.

Osborne, M. (2011) Country report on the action plan on adult learning: UK. Other. GHK / Research voor Beleid.

Osborne, M. (2011) Regional Networks in a Transnational Context. [Keynote]. In: International Conference on Professional Network Management, Nov 24 2011 - Nov 25 2011, Potsdam, Germany.

2010

Osborne, M., and Houston, M. (2010) Cultural and Creative Industries in the PURE Project. In: 4th Annual Conference of the University Network of the European Capitals of Culture, 14-15th October 2010, Pécs, Hungary.

Longworth, N., and Osborne, M. (2010) Six ages towards a learning region — a retrospective. European Journal of Education, 45 (3). pp. 368-401. ISSN 0141-8211

Longworth, N. and Osborne, M., (Eds.) (2010) Perspectives on Learning Cities and Regions: Policies, Practice and Participation. NIACE, Leicester. ISBN 9781862014480

Osborne, M., and Longworth, N. (2010) Introduction. In: Longworth, N. and Osborne, M. (eds.) Perspectives on Learning Cities and Regions: Policies, Practice and Participation. NIACE, Leicester. ISBN 9781862014480

Buiskool, B.J., Broek, S.D., van Lakerveld, J.A., Zarifis, G.K., and Osborne, M. (2010) Key competences for adult learning professionals: contribution to the development of a reference framework of key competences for adult learning professionals. Project Report. Research voor Beleid, Zoetermeer, Netherlands.

Longworth, N., and Osborne, M. (2010) Introduction: Advances in learning city/region development. In: Longworth, N and Osborne, M. (eds.) Perspectives on Learning Cities and Regions: Policy, Practice and Participation. NIACE, Leicester, 1 - 28. ISBN 9781862014480

Longworth, N., and Osborne, M. (2010) PENR3L and EUROlocal - facilitators of European regional economic, social and environmental development. In: Longworth, N. and Osborne, M. (eds.) Perspectives on Learning Cities and Regions: Policy, Practice and Participation. NIACE, Leicester, 229 - 251. ISBN 978 1 86201 448 0

2009

Brennan, J., Osborne, M., and Shah, T. (2009) What is learned at university? The social and organisational mediation of university learning (The SOMUL project): Key findings. Project Report. The Higher Education Academy, York.

Osborne, M. (2009) Adult learning professionals in Europe. European Journal of Education, 44 (2). pp. 143-144. ISSN 0141-8211 (doi:10.1111/j.1465-3435.2009.01388.x)

Osborne, M., and Sankey, K. (2009) Non-vocational adult education and its professionals in the United Kingdom. European Journal of Education, 44 (2). pp. 271-289. ISSN 0141-8211 (doi:10.1111/j.1465-3435.2009.01382.x)

Brennan, J., Edmunds, R., Houston, M., Jary, D., Lebeau, Y., Osborne, M., and Richardson, J. (2009) Improving What Is Learned At University: An Exploration Of The Social And Organisational Diversity Of University Education. Series: Improving learning TLRP . Routledge, London. ISBN 9780415480154

Brennan, J., Jary, D., Richardson, J., and Osborne, M. (2009) The social and organisational mediation of university learning. In: Brennan, J., Edmunds, R., Houston, M., Jary, D., Lebeau, Y., Osborne, M. and Richardson, J. (eds.) Improving What is Learned at University: An Exploration of the Social and Organisational Diversity of University Education. Routledge, London, pp. 17-30. ISBN 9780415480154

Brennan, J., Osborne, M., and Jary, D. (2009) The universities: cultures, organisations and reputations. In: Brennan, J., Edmunds, R., Houston, M., Jary, D., Lebeau, Y., Osborne, M. and Richardson, J. (eds.) Improving What is Learned at University: An Exploration of the Social and Organisational Diversity of University Education. Routledge, London, pp. 33-54. ISBN 9780415480154

Jary, D., and Osborne, M. (2009) Implications for institutions, academic staff and students. In: Brennan, J., Edmunds, R., Houston, M., Jary, D., Lebeau, Y., Osborne, M. and Richardson, J. (eds.) Improving What is Learned at University: An Exploration of the Social and Organisational Diversity of University Education. Routledge, London, pp. 171-192. ISBN 9780415480154

Maclachlan, K., and Osborne, M. (2009) Lifelong learning, development, knowledge and identity. Compare: A Journal of Comparative and International Education, 39 (5). pp. 575-583. ISSN 0305-7925

Osborne, M. (2009) Universities and their regional engagement. In: FACE Conference 2009, 1-3 July 2009, Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, UK.

Osborne, M., Brennan, J., and Edmunds, R. (2009) Diversities and commonalities in the student experience. In: Brennan, J., Edmunds, R., Houston, M., Jary, D., Lebeau, Y., Osborne, M. and Richardson, J. (eds.) Improving What is Learned at University: An Exploration of the Social and Organisational Diversity of University Education. Routledge, London, pp. 157-168. ISBN 9780415480154

Osborne, M., and Thomas, E. (2009) La formazione continua universitaria in Europa: sistemi a confronto. In: Piazza, R. (ed.) Lifelong learning ed educazione democratica in Europa. Guerini Scientifica, Milan, pp. 117-146. ISBN 9788881072859

2008

Lumsden, M., Millar, K., Osborne, M., and Remedios, R. (2008) Working in Health Access Programme (WHAP): initial results. Medical Education, 42 (4). pp. 412-419. ISSN 0308-0110 (doi:10.1111/j.1365-2923.2008.03007.x)

Lumsden, M.A., Millar, K., Osborne, M., and Remedios, R. (2008) Working in Health Access Programme (WHAP): Initial results. Medical Education, 42 (4). pp. 412-419. ISSN 0308-0110 (doi:10.1111/j.1365-2923.2008.03007.x )

Brennan, J., and Osborne, M. (2008) Higher education's many diversities: of students, institutions and experiences; and outcomes? Research Papers in Education, 23 (2). pp. 179-190. ISSN 0267-1522 (doi:10.1080/02671520802048711)

McNair, S., Quintero-Re, L., Clarke, A., Eldred, J., Hallam, A., Lavender, P., O'Hagan, J., Pearce, R., Thomson, A., Tuckett, A., Watters, K., Osborne, M., Tibbett, J., and Tett, L. (2008) CONFINTEA VI : United Kingdom National Report: National Report on the Development and State of the Art Adult Learning and Education (ALE). National Institute of Adult Continuing Eduation, Leicester. ISBN 9781862013810

Osborne, M. (2008) Widening participation to Higher Education in the UK. In: Hanft, A and Knust, M (eds.) Weiterbildung im Elfenbeinturm!? Waxmann, Muenster, pp. 39-42.

Trache, M, Schuetze, H, and Osborne, M (2008) University continuing education: third mission or first? Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 14 (1). ISSN 1477-9714

2007

Osborne, M., Houston, M. and Toman, N., (Eds.) (2007) The Pedagogy of Lifelong Learning: Understanding Effective Teaching and Learning in Diverse Contexts. Routledge, London, UK. ISBN 9780415424943

Doyle, Lesley, Houston, Muir, and Osborne, Michael (2007) Grading: A Review of National and International Issues. Project Report. Scottish Qualifications Authority.

Morgan-Klein, B., and Osborne, M. (2007) The Concepts and Practices of Lifelong Learning. Routledge, London. ISBN 9780415428606

Osborne, M., Sankey, K., and Wilson, B. (2007) Social Capital, Lifelong Learning and the Management of Place: An International Perspective. Routledge, London. ISBN 9780415427951

Wallace, C., McKie, J., Houston, M., and Osborne, M. (2007) Assessment: a review in practice. Discussion Paper. Scottish Qualifications Authority.

2006

Osborne, M., and McLaurin, I. (2006) A probability matching approach to further education/higher education transition in Scotland. Higher Education, 52 (1). pp. 149-183. ISSN 0018-1560 (doi:10.1007/s10734-004-7279-3)

Allen, L., Osborne, M., and Storan, J. (2006) Annex C: Literature Review. Sub-theme 1: Local and Regional Partnerships to Extend Participation in Higher Education to Socially Disadvantaged Groups. Project Report. Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

Field, J., and Osborne, M. (2006) Researching social capital in Europe: towards a toolkit for measurement. In: Duke, Chris, Doyle, Lesley and Wilson, B (eds.) Making Knowledge Work: Sustaining Learning Communities and Regions. NIACE, Leicester, pp. 54-66. ISBN 9781862012462

Osborne, M., and Young, D. (2006) Flexibility and Widening Participation. Discussion Paper. Higher Education Academy.

Sankey, K., and Osborne, M. (2006) Lifeling learning reaching regions where other learning doesn't reach. In: Edwards, R., Gallacher, J. and Whittaker, S. (eds.) Learning Outside the Academy: International Research Perspectives on Lifelong Learning. Routledge, London, pp. 202-223. ISBN 9780415365857

2005

Duke, C., Osborne, M., and Wilson, B. (2005) Rebalancing the Social and Economic: Learning Partnership and Place. National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, Leicester. ISBN 9781862012707

McGavock, K., and Osborne, M. (2005) Making a difference? A review of widening access initiatives to medicine in the UK. Journal of Access Policy and Practice, 3 (1). pp. 3-20. ISSN 1740-1348

Osborne, M. (2005) Constructive alignment of learning outcomes to assessment methods: an overview. In: Enhancing Practice: ­Reflections on Assessment Vol. 1. Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, Mansfield, UK, pp. 114-147. ISBN 1844822656

Osborne, M. (2005) Introduction. In: Gallacher, J. and Osborne, M. (eds.) A Contested Landscape: International Perspectives on Diversity in Mass Higher Education. National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, Leicester, pp. 1-17. ISBN 9781862012332

Osborne, M., and Brennan, J. (2005) The social and organisational mediation of university teaching: a focus on organisational mediation. In: 3rd International CRLL Conference, 24-26 June 2005, Stirling, UK.

Osborne, M., and Gallacher, J. (2005) The role of short-cycle higher education in the changing landscape of higher education: issues for consideration. In: Gallacher, J. and Osborne, M. (eds.) A Contested Landscape: International Perspectives on Diversity in Mass Higher Education. National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, Leicester, pp. 195-211. ISBN 9781862012332

Thomas, L., May, H., Harrop, H., Houston, M., Knox, H., Lee, M.F., Osborne, M., Pudner, H., and Trotman, C. (2005) From the Margins to the Mainstream: Embedding Widening Participation in Higher Education. Project Report. Universities UK/Standing Conference of Principals (SCOP).

2004

Pouget, M., and Osborne, M. (2004) Accreditation or validation of prior experiential learning: knowledge and savoirs in France—a different perspective? Studies in Continuing Education, 26 (1). pp. 45-66. ISSN 0158-037X (doi:10.1080/158037042000199452)

Crossan, B., and Osborne, M. (2004) Questions of access and participation: some contributions from qualitative research. In: Osborne, M., Gallagher, J. and Crossan, B. (eds.) Researching Widening Access to Higher and Further Education: Issues and Approaches in International Research. RoutledgeFalmer, London, pp. 141-149. ISBN 9780415322362

Murphy, M., Morgan-Klein, B., Osborne, M., and Gallacher, J. (2004) Widening Participation in Higher Education: Report to the Scottish Executive. Project Report. Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning.

Osborne, M. (2004) Adults in British Higher Education. In: Mark, R., Pouget, M. and Thomas, E. (eds.) Adults in Higher Education : Learning From Experience in the New Europe. Peter Lang, Oxford. ISBN 9783039101825

Osborne, M. (2004) Work process knowledge and lifelong learning policies. In: Fischer, M., Boreham, N. and Nyhan, B. (eds.) European Perspectives on Learning at Work : The Acquisition of Work Process Knowledge. Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, Luxembourg, pp. 366-386. ISBN 9789289602730

Osborne, M., and Bell, D. (2004) Research on Approaches to Public Funding and Development of Tertiary Education within Selected OECD Nations. Project Report. Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning.

Osborne, M., and Bell, D. (2004) A Review of the Financing of Post-Compulsory Education in Selected OECD Countries. Project Report. Scottish Executive, Edinburgh, UK.

Osborne, M., and Gallacher, J. (2004) An international perspective on researching widening access. In: Osborne, M., Gallacher, J. and Crossan, B. (eds.) Researching Widening Access to Higher and Further Education: Issues and Approaches in International Research. RoutledgeFalmer, London, pp. 3-16. ISBN 9780415322362

Osborne, M., Gallacher, J., and Crossan, B. (2004) Researching Widening Access to Lifelong Learning: Issues and Approaches in International Research. RoutledgeFalmer, London. ISBN 9780415322362

Osborne, M., Marks, A., and Turner, E. (2004) Becoming a mature student: how adult applicants weigh the advantages and disadvantages of higher education. Higher Education, 48 (3). pp. 291-315. ISSN 0018-1560 (doi:10.1023/B:HIGH.0000035541.40952.ab)

Osborne, M., and Oberski, I. (2004) University continuing education: the role of communications and information technology. Journal of European Industrial Training, 28 (5). pp. 414-428. ISSN 0309-0590 (doi:10.1108/03090590410533099)

Osborne, M., Sandberg, H., and Tuomi, O. (2004) A comparison of developments in university continuing education in Finland, the UK and Sweden. International Journal of Lifelong Education, 23 (2). pp. 137-158. ISSN 0260-1370 (doi:10.1080/0260137042000184183)

2003

Osborne, M., Stephen, C., and Lumsden, M. (2003) Widening access to medical school - a prescription for changing the socio-economic base of applicants and entrants. Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning, 5 (1). pp. 10-17. ISSN 1466-6529

Osborne, M. (2003) Editorial. European Journal of Education, 38 (1). pp. 1-3. ISSN 0141-8211 (doi:10.1111/1467-3435.t01-1-00124)

Osborne, M. (2003) Increasing or widening participation in higher education? - a European overview. European Journal of Education, 38 (1). pp. 5-24. ISSN 0141-8211 (doi:10.1111/1467-3435.00125)

Osborne, M., and Edwards, R. (2003) Inquiring into lifelong learning. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 8 (2). pp. 165-178. ISSN 1477-9714

Marks, A., Turner, E., and Osborne, M. (2003) 'Not for the likes of me': the overlapping effect of social class and gender factors in the decision made by adults not to participate in higher education. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 27 (4). pp. 347-364. ISSN 0309-877X (doi:10.1080/0309877032000128064)

Osborne, M. (2003) Policy and practice in widening participation: a six country comparative study of access as flexibility. International Journal of Lifelong Education, 22 (1). pp. 43-58. ISSN 0260-1370 (doi:10.1080/02601370304826)

Osborne, M. (2003) University continuing education - international understandings. In: Osborne, M. and Edward, T. (eds.) Lifelong Learning in a Changing Continent: Continuing Education in the Universities of Europe. National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, Leicester, pp. 15-30. ISBN 9781862011571

Osborne, M. (2003) University continuing education in the United Kingdom. In: Osborne, M. and Edward, T. (eds.) Lifelong Learning in a Changing Continent: Continuing Education in the Universities of Europe. National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, Leicester, pp. 463-485. ISBN 9781862011571

Osborne, M. (2003) The university and the lifelong learning region. In: 26th EUCEN Symposium, 6-9 Nov 2003, Aveiro, Portugal.

Osborne, M., and Thomas, E. (2003) Lifelong Learning in a Changing Continent: Continuing Education in the Universities of Europe. National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, Leicester. ISBN 9781862011571

Osborne, M., and Thomas, E. (2003) An overview of university continuing education in Europe. In: Osborne, M. and Thomas, E. (eds.) Lifelong Learning in a Changing Continent: Continuing Education in the Universities of Europe. National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, Leicester, pp. 486-528. ISBN 9781862011571

2002

Brink, B., Munro, J., and Osborne, M. (2002) Online learning technology in an SME work-based setting. Journal of Educational Technology and Society , 5 (2). pp. 81-86. ISSN 1176-3647

Davies, P., Osborne, M., and Williams, J. (2002) For Me or Not for Me? - That is the Question: A Study of Mature Students' Decision Making. Project Report. Department for Education and Employment.

Osborne, M. (2002) Never mind the width, feel the quality. In: Roebuck, D. (ed.) Envisioning Practice - Implementing Change. Australian Academic Press, Brisbane, Qld., Australia. ISBN 9781875378449

Osborne, M. (2002) Research and lifelong learning. In: 2nd International Lifelong Learning Conference, 16-19 June 2002, Queensland, Australia.

Osborne, M. (2002) What works? In: Teacher, Facilitator, Mentor or Manager? New Roles and Competencies for Academics in a Lifelong Learning University. Proceedings of the 23rd EUCEN Conference, Pecs. Hungary, 15-18 May 2002. EUCEN Institute of Adult Education, University of Pécs,, pp. 53-64. ISBN 9789636418854

Osborne, M., Brink, B., Cloonan, M., Davies, P., Marks, A., Turner, E., and Williams, J. (2002) Mature Student Recruitment to HE (Scotland). Project Report. Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning.

Osborne, M., Cloonan, Martin, and Oberski, I. (2002) European partnerships: exhilaration or exasperation? In: Field, J. (ed.) Promoting European Dimensions in Lifelong Learning. National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, Leicester, pp. 54-65. ISBN 9781862010482

Osborne, M., Gallacher, J., and Murphy, M. (2002) A research review of FE/HE links - a report to the Scottish Executive Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Department. Project Report. Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning/Scottish Executive.

Osborne, M., and Marks, A. (2002) Mature student recruitment to HE. Broadcast, 55 . pp. 50-53.

Osborne, M., and Turner, E. (2002) Private training providers in Scotland. Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 54 (2). pp. 267-294. ISSN 1363-6820 (doi:10.1080/13636820200200198)

2001

Davies, P., Osborne, M., and Williams, J. (2001) Mature Student Recruitment to HE. Project Report. Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning.

Osborne, M., Brink, B., Cloonan, M., Davies, P., Marks, A., Turner, E., and Williams, J. (2001) For Me or Not for Me in Scotland? A Report of Mature Student Participation in Higher Education. Project Report. Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning.

Osborne, M., and Davies, P. (2001) Mature student recruitment to higher education - a comparison of Scotland in relation to the UK as a whole. In: Researching Widening Access. International Perspectives Conference Proceedings, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland, 29 June-1 July 2001. Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning, pp. 331-339. ISBN 9781903661147

2000

Oberski, I., Palomar, A., Noya, C., Ruggiero, E., Herrera, F., Korhonen, K., Osborne, M., and Davies, P. (2000) Evaluating online work-based education for managers in SMEs: some initial observations. Industry and Higher Education, 14 (3). pp. 200-203. ISSN 09504222 (doi:10.5367/000000000101295057)

Osborne, M., Cloonan, M., Morgan-Klein, B., and Loots, C. (2000) Mix and match? Further and higher education links in post-devolution Scotland. International Journal of Lifelong Education, 19 (3). pp. 236-252. ISSN 0260-1370 (doi:10.1080/026013700293287 )

1999

Cloonan, M., Hearinger, A., Matarazzo, B., Murphy, M., and Osborne, M. (1999) The use of cost-benefit analysis in funding continuing education: steering the fifth wheel? International Journal of Lifelong Education, 18 (6). pp. 492-504. ISSN 0260-1370 (doi:10.1080/026013799293540)

Oberski, I., Osborne, M., Noya, C., Korhonen, K., and Herrera, F. (1999) European learning in smaller companies (ELISC) (online training in SMEs). Continuing Professional Development, 2 (4). pp. 122-125. ISSN 1460-7468

Osborne, M., Gallacher, J., and Cloonan, M. (1999) Researching Lifelong Learning: An Introductory Briefing. Project Report. Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning.

1998

Loots, C., Osborne, M., and Seagreaves, L. (1998) Learning at work: work-based access to higher education. Journal of Continuing Higher Education , 46 (1). pp. 16-30. ISSN 0737-7363

1997

Dockrell, R., Hettich, P., and Osborne, M. (1997) A study of contrasting models of transferable skills in Higher Education: the UK and the US. Continuing Higher Education Review, 61 . pp. 12-27. ISSN 0893-0384

Osborne, M. (1997) Participants in a Work-based Learning Programme: Small and Medium Enterprises and their Employees. In: Good Thinking: Good Practice – Research Perspectives on Learning and Work, 5th Annual International Conference on Post- compulsory Education and Training, 26-28 November 1997, Griffith University. Brisbane, Queensland.

Osborne, M., Leopold, J., and Ferrie, A. (1997) Does access work? The relative performance of access students at a Scottish university. Higher Education, 33 (2). pp. 155-176. ISSN 0018-1560 (doi:10.1023/A:1002927816754)

1996

Seagraves, L., Osborne, M., and Kemp, I. (1996) Are academic outcomes of higher education provision relevant to and deliverable in the workplace setting? Higher Education, 32 (2). pp. 157-176. ISSN 0018-1560 (doi:10.1007/BF00138394)

Gallacher, J., Osborne, M., and Postle, G. (1996) Increasing and widening access to higher education: a comparative study of policy and provision in Scotland and Australia. International Journal of Lifelong Education, 15 (6). pp. 418-437. ISSN 0260-1370 (doi:10.1080/0260137960150603)

Leopold, J.W., and Osborne, M. (1996) The performance of former in-house access students at a Scottish university. Journal of Access Studies, 11 (1). pp. 120-131. ISSN 0269 2562

Osborne, M., Neal, P., and Seagraves, L. (1996) Universities and their working communities: some Scottish perspectives. Scottish Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 3 (1). pp. 63-84. ISSN 1361-7788

Osborne, M.J., Dockrell, R., and Reeve, F. (1996) Portfolio based access to degree studies. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 20 (2). pp. 81-96. ISSN 0309-877X

Seagraves, L., Osborne, M., Neal, P., Dockrell, R., Hartshorn, C., and Boyd, A. (1996) Learning in Smaller Companies: Final Report. Project Report. Educational Policy and Development, University of Stirling, UK.

1995

Osborne, M.J., Seagraves, L., Dockrell, R., and Neal, P. (1995) LISC Interim Report. Project Report. University of Stirling / Employment Department, Stirling, UK.

Seagraves, L., and Osborne, M. (1995) Learner motivation in part-time higher education including work-based learning. In: Towards a Learning Workforce Conference, 12-13 September 1995, Lancaster, UK.

Seagraves, L., Osborne, M., Neal, P., Dockrell, R., Hartshorn, C., and Boyd, A. (1995) Learning in Smaller Companies: Interim Report. Project Report. Educational Policy and Development, University of Stirling, UK.

Skinner, A., and Osborne, M. (1995) UACE(S) response to SHEFC Circular 53/94, Continuing Education. Scottish Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 2 (1). pp. 93-100. ISSN 1361-7788

1994

Osborne, M., and Sankey, K. (1994) A climate change for environmental education and training in the professions. Scottish Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 1 (1). pp. 5-20. ISSN 1361-7788

1993

Cope, P., and Osborne, M. (1993) Access: instrumentalism in action? A case study of access to secondary teacher training. Journal of Access Studies, 8 (2). pp. 246-254. ISSN 0269-2562

Osborne, M.J., Yule, W., Dockrell, R., and Carmichael, J. (1993) Accreditation of In–house Courses and Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning – Some Case Studies. Stirling University / Glasgow Caledonian University, Stirling / Glasgow.

1992

Johnstone, R., Cope, P., and Osborne, M. (1992) Recruiting mature adults into concurrent initial teacher-training: the Stirling Access to Teaching scheme. Scottish Journal of Adult Education, 1 (1). pp. 44-51. ISSN 0305-795X

1991

Osborne, M.J. and Sankey, K., (Eds.) (1991) Towards Environmental Competence in Scotland. World Wide Fund for Nature (UK) / Scottish Enterprise / Scottish Environmental Education Council / University of Stirling, Godalming, UK. ISBN 0905574117

Gallacher, J., and Osborne, M. (1991) Different national models of access provision – a comparison between Scotland and England. Journal of Access Studies, 6 (2). pp. 147-164. ISSN 0269-2562

Osborne, M.J., and Sankey, K. (1991) Towards environmental competence: phase 3, professional bodies. In: Osborne, M.J. and Sankey, K. (eds.) Towards Environmental Competence in Scotland. World Wide Fund for Nature (UK) / Scottish Enterprise / Scottish Environmental Education Council / University of Stirling, Godalming, UK. ISBN 0905574117

1989

Osborne, M., and Woodrow, M. (1989) Access to Mathematics, Science and Technology. Further Education Unit, London, UK. ISBN 9781853381188

1988

Osborne, M. (1988) Access courses in mathematics, science and technology: current and planned provision. Journal of Access Studies, 3 (1). pp. 64-74. ISSN 0269-2562

Osborne, M. (1988) Access courses in mathematics, science and technology: selected case studies. Journal of Access Studies, 3 (2). pp. 48-63. ISSN 0269-2562

1984

Banthorpe, D.V., and Osborne, M.J. (1984) Terpene epoxidases and epoxide hydratases from cultures of Jasminum officinale. Phytochemistry, 23 (4). pp. 905-907. ISSN 0031-9422 (doi:10.1016/S0031-9422(00)85057-8)

1983

Osborne, M. (1983) The apartheid war: drug, torture, biological tests. Africa Now . pp. 41-43. ISSN 0044-6513

Banthorpe, D.V., Barrow, S.E., and Osborne, M.J. (1983) Seasonally-dependent oxidative metabolism of terpenes in Tanacetum vulgare. Zeitschrift fuer Pflanzenphysiologie , 111 (2). pp. 175-177. ISSN 0044-328X

Osborne, M. (1983) Kuba: Chemischer Kreig gegen eine Revolution. In: Dhunjibhoy, R. and Hübener, K.-L. (eds.) Unterwanderung: Die Destabilisierungsstrategie der USA von Nicaragua bis Angola. Peter Hammer Verlag, Wuppertal, Germany. ISBN 9783872942234

1976

Cook, J.A., Osborne, M.J., and Rice, D.A. (1976) Complexes of the phenylmethane nitronato and propane-2-nitronato anions with divalent metal ions. Journal of Inorganic and Nuclear Chemistry, 38 (4). pp. 711-713. ISSN 0022-1902 (doi:10.1016/0022-1902(76)80342-9)