Visually Mediated Research: Using Visual Methods in the Social Sciences

The HaSS Faculty Research Training Programme at Newcastle University are holding a second advanced training two-day workshop for PGR students this summer. This is called ‘Visually Mediated Research: Using Visual Methods in the Social Sciences’ and will take place present in person on campus in Newcastle. It will take place 20-21 June 2022

About the event

The main aim of this advanced training is to focus on the use of visual methods to mediate interactions and build understandings within social science research. We will consider different types of visual prompts and the processes associated with them; how they can be used within data collection, analysis and presentation stages of the research process. We aim to raise the profile of visual methodology and build capacity across the social sciences in the effective use of this advancing field.

These aims will be achieved through a two day training event, which will involve contributions from a variety of researchers who use visual activities and methods, focusing explicitly on different aspects of data collection, ethics, synthesis, analysis and dissemination. These sessions will draw on diverse examples from presenters’ research, locating the process of ‘visually mediated encounters’, and the data generated, within visual research methodology and social science epistemology. This training will provide jargon free exemplars of sufficient critical insight, both theoretical and practical, to engage and inspire participants from across the social sciences to adapt high quality visual methods to their particular research situation. There will be opportunities for participants to undertake practical application of the theory in workshop sessions using a variety of qualitative and quantitative based visual approaches to data generation, analysis and communication.

• • • The workshop costs £60 for both days, and includes lunch and tea/coffee, but does not include transport, accommodation or evening meals. Overnight accommodation (If applicable) is the responsibility of the participants.
    • Students in the SWDTP can use their RTSG for this two-day workshop
    • Spaces are limited, so it is first come, first served. The deadline to register is Friday 6 May 2022.
    • If you are unsuccessful in securing a place, please email hass.pgtraining@newcastle.ac.uk to go on the waiting list. You can also use this email address to contact us with any queries.

You can book a place here