This participative workshop run by How2Glu will help you to identify and develop key consultancy skills, practical approaches to developing client relationships, and workshop common issues. First, we will look at drivers and prospective client / partner expectations and the characteristics of successful client consultant / partner-advisor relationships. We will then focus on essential ‘soft’ […]
This media and communications workshop is designed to ensure that the next time you address a rolling camera, an audience or an interview panel, you’re fully equipped to get your message across. This interactive session covers a range of tips, techniques and broadcast skills including: developing and boosting your messages, tackling nervousness, communicating academic research […]
Discover how storytelling can transform your social science research communication. While rigorous research is essential, effectively sharing your findings with academic peers, policymakers, and the public requires additional skills. This workshop explores how narrative techniques can make your research more accessible, compelling, and memorable. This session will help you: Understand why stories are effective engagement […]
Deadline: 15 September 2025 Do you have a story to share about how you did data analysis for your research in the social sciences? The SWDTP is planning a series of webinars on data analysis in the 2025-6 academic year, featuring presentations by researchers, including doctoral researchers, about how they analysed their data. We are interested […]
UKRI Policy Internships scheme – UKRI provides an opportunity for UKRI-funded doctoral students to undertake a three-month placement at one of a selected group of influential policy organisations, UKHSA being one of them. Deadline for applications to this scheme are 8th September by 4pm! What’s in store during the session: A behind-the-scenes look at UKHSA’s mission […]
Can history, drama, music and culture studies shed new light on gambling and its impact? Changing the Odds is a unique one-day symposium that puts the Arts and Humanities at the heart of the gambling harms debate. Moving beyond statistics and surveys, this event will explore the stories, meanings and creative responses that shape how gambling is understood […]
A one-day, in-person symposium bringing together academics from across the social sciences to explore the justice processes that sit outside of the formal criminal justice system, used in response to serious harm and injury. This event is a collaboration between the Criminology Research Group at the University of Bath, the SWDTP, and the British Society […]
This one-day online course offers a comprehensive introduction to Reflexive Thematic Analysis (RTA), balancing theoretical discussion with practical exercises. The aim of this course is to open up thinking about the processes of qualitative analysis and enable participants to enact RTA in flexible, iterative and reflexive ways as appropriate to the needs of their projects. […]
This live, practical session introduces core techniques for improving the quality and transparency of research code. Participants will learn how to: Write clearer, modular Python scripts Use Git for version tracking and collaboration Set up reusable Jupyter Notebooks for consistent workflows No prior experience is required. The workshop is suitable for all doctoral students using […]
This event is part of the Specialist Training Series on Machine Learning and Data Science delivered by the South & East Network for Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (SENSS). SENSS Specialist Training: Introduction to Machine Learning and Data Science Instructor: Dr Elisabetta Pellini (Bayes Business School) Term: Autumn 2025 Module Outline and Aims In […]