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SUMMARY:Public Policy Analysis Methods
DESCRIPTION:What:\nThis hybrid condensed workshop will help participants to quickly grasp public policy analysis methods that are commonly used and to become familiar with how to write policy analysis findings. You will gain an overview of the methods and also have an opportunity to analyse sample data and discuss your thinking on the methods for your own research. \nThe facilitator: Dr Tae-Hee Choi\nDr Tae-Hee Choi has completed Research Grants Council Hong Kong funded research investigating the formation\, implementation and impact of a new education privatisation policy\, and published articles adopting various policy research methods journals including Compare and Journal of Education Policy. She is a co-convenor of the Policy Studies and Politics of Education network of the European Educational Research Association (EERA) and an editor of the Policy Research Methods section for the Handbook of Education Policy to be published by Bloomsbury. \nWho:\nThis training is suitable for students across the Doctoral Training Partnership network including those moving from masters to doctoral studies or in the early stages of their doctorates. Where space is available it will be opened to other PGRs. \nThe detail:\nThis workshop combines lecture and hands-on analysis. It will start with conceptualising policy and an overview of policy research types. Then policy analysis methods that are commonly used for each type of policy research as well as recently (re)emerging methods will be introduced. You will then analyse sample data by adopting diverse methods to capture different phases of the policy process\, e.g.\, discursive institutionalist analysis (policy agenda setting)\, and genre chain analysis (policy formulation). You will then share your own research projects and explore the methods that will best suit your purposes.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/public-policy-analysis-methods/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T160000
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SUMMARY:Open House - UWE
DESCRIPTION:We at the SWDTP love connecting with our community and what better way than to come straight to you! The purpose of this meet-up is for students to have the chance to come and speak directly with the SWDTP team\, it need not be a PhD or academic-related discussion either\, we always love to simply see how our students are doing and help them in any way we can. \nIf you’d like to book a meeting with one of us\, please do drop us an email. You can find our profiles and contact details on the Meet the Team page of our website. And don’t forget\, you don’t have to have a specific request to come along. If you’d like a catch-up and a coffee (on us)\, we’d love to see you!\n\nLocation details to follow.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/open-house-uwe-2/
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
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SUMMARY:Open House - University of Exeter
DESCRIPTION:We at the SWDTP love connecting with our community and what better way than to come straight to you! The purpose of this meet-up is for students to have the chance to come and speak directly with the SWDTP team\, it need not be a PhD or academic-related discussion either\, we always love to simply see how our students are doing and help them in any way we can. \nIf you’d like to book a meeting with one of us\, please do drop us an email. You can find our profiles and contact details on the Meet the Team page of our website. And don’t forget\, you don’t have to have a specific request to come along. If you’d like a catch-up and a coffee (on us)\, we’d love to see you!\n\nLocation details to follow.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/open-house-university-of-exeter-4/
LOCATION:La Touche
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240724
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T104826Z
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SUMMARY:Open House - University of Bath
DESCRIPTION:We at the SWDTP love connecting with our community and what better way than to come straight to you! The purpose of this meet-up is for students to have the chance to come and speak directly with the SWDTP team\, it need not be a PhD or academic-related discussion either\, we always love to simply see how our students are doing and help them in any way we can.\n  \nIf you’d like to book a meeting with one of us\, please do drop us an email. You can find our profiles and contact details on the Meet the Team page of our website. And don’t forget\, you don’t have to have a specific request to come along. If you’d like a catch-up and a coffee (on us)\, we’d love to see you!\n\nAlso\, I’ve been asked to remind you that the closing date for applications to get involved in the ARC Accelerator training and placement opportunity is in 2 days (Thursday 22nd February). The scheme focuses on impact\, commercialisation and researcher identity\, and you can read more about it in our January Newsletter.\nHere’s the link to apply. if you’re interested: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=d10qkZj77k6vMhM02PBKUz_XULcoLX5OtCkh72tvPpFURUNDT1hVVFI2TDJLMUhBUExGMUVaVkJUMy4u.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/open-house-university-of-bath-3/
LOCATION:University of Bath\, Bath\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240715T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240715T150000
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SUMMARY:Researcher Wellbeing Group - with guest Dr Donna Poade
DESCRIPTION:The Researcher Wellbeing Group will be hosting its final guest talk of the academic year (we’ll be taking a break over August and coming back in September). This session will be a guest talk by Dr Donna Poade from Falmouth University\, Cornwall. Donna is a senior lecturer in experience design and has a special academic expertise in dark tourism\, the phenomenon of travel to visitor sites associated with death and suffering alongside a keen interest in research methods and methodology\, specifically when researching sensitive issues as a qualitative researcher. Donna is passionate about wellbeing and works as a community researcher evaluating mental health initiatives with regular published articles and as is a trainee psychotherapist. \n\nIn her talk\, Donna will share her experiences and reflections associated with her research journey in dark tourism research as a qualitative researcher. She will highlight the opportunities and challenges of ‘emotional methodologies’ of qualitative research on sensitive issues and the impact her research had on her both personally and professionally. Her contribution aims to raise awareness of the importance of wellbeing for all people connected to a research process including researchers and supervisory and support teams alongside the need to open the discussion on methodological training and resources to support researchers.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/researcher-wellbeing-group-with-guest-dr-donna-poade/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wellbeing Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240412T100318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T100318Z
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SUMMARY:The Decolonial Researcher
DESCRIPTION:This course will offer an in-depth exploration of decolonising academia by asking: What are the possibilities when it comes to decolonial research? \n\nThis one-day course will be split into four sections: \n\nExamining the decolonial critique of academia. This will involve exploring some of the main themes found within decolonial scholarship and activism with a specific focus on the decolonial critique of social science research. \nExploring some of the key predecessors of decolonial research which have had a significant impact on current thinking about decolonial research. More specifically\, consideration will be given to the relationship between feminist research\, Indigenous research\, and decolonial research. \nConsidering various strategies which have been suggested to decolonise research. This will involve discussing some of the practical strategies that may be used when trying to produce decolonial research. \nOffering a critique of decolonial research. This will involve recognising the limitations of decolonial research which make it an imperfect approach to conducting research. \n\nThe course will be delivered in an interactive workshop format which will involve a mixture of lecture-style teaching\, interactive large-group discussions\, and small-group conversations. \n\nThis course is designed for doctoral researchers within social science disciplines however researchers from all disciplines\, expertise\, and backgrounds are welcome to attend. \n\nBy the end of the course participants will: \n\nBe well-versed in the decolonial critique of academia\, particularly in relation to social science research. \nBe able to identify the core principles and strategies which constitute decolonial research. \nBe prepared to offer a lucid critique of decolonial research. \n\nThe course will take place at the University of Manchester between 10am-5pm \n\nPlease note\, lunch will not be provided. \n\nThe fee per teaching day is £35 per day for students / £75 per day for staff working for academic institutions\, Research Councils and other recognised research institutions\, registered charity organisations and the public sector / £250 per day for all other participants. \n  \nBOOK HERE
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/the-decolonial-researcher/
LOCATION:University of Manchester\, Oxford Road\, Manchester\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T091730Z
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SUMMARY:SWDTP Summer School - Write up\, Reach out\, and Move on
DESCRIPTION:The late stages of a PhD can be a time of mixed emotions- excitement\, pressure\, relief. As you approach the end of your studies\, you’re probably thinking about what’s next\, and how you navigate life post-PhD. Whether you want to stay in academia\, move into industry or if you have no idea about your future career\, this Summer School could help you to take the time you need to write\, consolidate\, and make decisions. \nIdeal for: researchers in their final or writing up year\, who intend to complete their studies in the next twelve months.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/swdtp-summer-school-write-up-reach-out-and-move-on/
LOCATION:Mercure Rougemont Hotel\, queen street\, Exeter\, ex4 3sp\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Summer school
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240626
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240326T154431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T154431Z
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SUMMARY:It's Not About You - Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Bud Development \n  \nFeel-good ways to raise your profile for new opportunities. \nThere’s a whole load of pressure to be seen. Start a podcast\, have a website\, speak at all the conferences\, have a brand\, tweet\, don’t tweet. An endless list of self-promotional advice often leaves us feeling anxious and overwhelmed. In this session\, we simplify things. Together\, we will take a step back and find ways to raise your profile in ways that feel good to you. Learn simple actions that open up opportunities. With this approach\, you don’t have to use social media and you don’t have to sell yourself. Instead\, we will: \n– Get strategic about raising your profile\n– Draw on your strengths so you can do more of what you enjoy\n– Explore strategies for getting your message out to the right people\n– Share tips\, hacks and inspiration for getting started immediately. \nLeave feeling confident about who you are and how you can reach out to people to create new opportunities in your career. \n  \nDetails will be available closer to the date.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/its-not-about-you-workshop/
LOCATION:Exeter\, Details TBC\, Exeter\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T160000
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CREATED:20240415T154200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T154200Z
UID:10000407-1719223200-1719244800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Depth Ontologies and Causal Powers: Critical Realism Educational Research
DESCRIPTION:In the field of educational research\, the interplay between depth\, ontologies\, and causal powers is a topic of profound significance. This event will delve into the philosophical underpinnings of critical realism\, a robust framework that challenges conventional assumptions about reality and knowledge and looks at how it is being applied in current research. \nThis day long symposium is organised by\, and aimed at\, PGRs and ECRs. It will include: \n\nkeynote talks from Prof. Leon Tikly (University of Bristol) and Dr. Kris Stuchbury (Open University)\,\npresentations from PGRs using CR in their research\,\nan expert panel discussion featuring academics from the south west to close the day\,\nseveral chances to network over refreshments and lunch\, which will be provided.\n\nTickets are available here or via the QR code below. If you have any questions about the event please contact pen.williams@bristol.ac.uk.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/depth-ontologies-and-causal-powers-critical-realism-educational-research/
LOCATION:Senate House\, 2:22 PGR Hub Senate House\, Bristol\, BS81TH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240620T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240620T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240603T160548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T160548Z
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SUMMARY:Your skills\, your future: gain confidence in your transferable skills
DESCRIPTION:This participative online workshop will help you understand what skills and behaviours are valued by different sectors\, explore ways to identify and communicate your considerable existing transferable skills and pinpoint strategies to further develop desirable skills. Your facilitator\, Dr Sabina Strachan is an example of the transferability of the skills you will have cultivated during your PhD. She will share her ‘squiggly career’ path as an example with you. This workshop will spotlight different approaches that align with the different goals and strengths we each have and highlight the importance of workplace culture and workplace environment in supporting goals and nurturing strengths. Using glucard™ tools you will practise ways to cultivate or demonstrate two sought-after skills and develop specific actions to take forward.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/your-skills-your-future-gain-confidence-in-your-transferable-skills/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240622
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240116T095817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T100240Z
UID:10000365-1718841600-1719014399@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:4M Conference 2024: Menstrual and Mental Health in Society
DESCRIPTION:The Menarche\, Menstruation\, Menopause and Mental Health (4M) Consortium have been awarded SWDTP funding to hold the inaugural 4M conference in June 2024. Abstract submissions for the conference are now open under the overarching theme of Menstrual and Mental Health in Society. Some example topics might include: \n\nBidirectional relationships between socioeconomic position and menstrual health and wellbeing\nThe role of education in improving menstrual health awareness and reducing negative impacts on mental health in schools\nWorkplace policies like menstrual or menopausal leave\nMenstruation in humanitarian crises\nSocio-legal issues around smartphone period tracking data\n\nKey Dates \n\nAbstract submissions close on 1 March\nRegistration opens late March\nThe Conference will be held on 20-21 June\, 2024 at The University of Exeter\n\nClick here to find out more
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/4m-conference-2024/
LOCATION:University of Exeter\, University of Exeter\, Exeter\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240620
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240220T161820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T161820Z
UID:10000384-1718755200-1718841599@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Open House - University of Exeter
DESCRIPTION:We at the SWDTP love connecting with our community and what better way than to come straight to you! The purpose of this meet-up is for students to have the chance to come and speak directly with the SWDTP team\, it need not be a PhD or academic-related discussion either\, we always love to simply see how our students are doing and help them in any way we can. \n  \nIf you’d like to book a meeting with one of us\, please do drop us an email. You can find our profiles and contact details on the Meet the Team page of our website. And don’t forget\, you don’t have to have a specific request to come along. If you’d like a catch-up and a coffee (on us)\, we’d love to see you!\n\nAlso\, I’ve been asked to remind you that the closing date for applications to get involved in the ARC Accelerator training and placement opportunity is in 2 days (Thursday 22nd February). The scheme focuses on impact\, commercialisation and researcher identity\, and you can read more about it in our January Newsletter.\nHere’s the link to apply. if you’re interested: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=d10qkZj77k6vMhM02PBKUz_XULcoLX5OtCkh72tvPpFURUNDT1hVVFI2TDJLMUhBUExGMUVaVkJUMy4u.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/open-house-university-of-exeter-3/
LOCATION:University of Exeter\, University of Exeter\, Exeter\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240618T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240522T095151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T095358Z
UID:10000444-1718704800-1718730000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Creative Methodologies Seminar: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Researching through Creativity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a one-day\, PGR-focused seminar on creative methodologies to explore the power of creative & arts-based approaches in your research. You will have the opportunity to join in interactive workshops hearing from a range of researchers from different disciplines who have used creative approaches in their research. Drawing from the principles of doing ‘slow research’\, participants will be encouraged to reflexively engage – and share experiences through creative engagement. Be prepared to participate as you will have an opportunity throughout the day to share\, think\, ask questions and make\, as together we consider the challenges\, benefits and impact of creative methodologies from an interdisciplinary lens. Please bring your own creative tools (markers\, coloured pencils\, crayons\, pens etc) and let’s flourish! \nWe have a fantastic set of researchers who will be facilitating the sessions. They are: \n\nDr. Camilla Morelli (Department of Anthropology And Archaeology) & Sophie Marsh (Animator)\nDr Simon Hall (Bristol Medical School and Artist)\nVictoria Christodoulides (Sociologist/Artist at University of Bath)\nHannah Gardiner (Participatory research\, environment and societal change at the University of Plymouth)\n\nA vegetarian lunch and refreshments will be provided. \nThis seminar is open to any researcher registered as a PGR at any university. \n  \nFor more information please visit the event site for details on location and sign-up.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/creative-methodologies-seminar-interdisciplinary-approaches-to-researching-through-creativity/
LOCATION:Room 4.10\, School of Education\, 35 Berkley Square\, Bristol\, BS8 1JA\, 35 Berkley Square\, Bristol\, BS8 1JA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240619
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240326T103933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T103933Z
UID:10000398-1718668800-1718755199@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Media Training
DESCRIPTION: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 to a wider audience\, building confidence and presence and dealing with hostile or curveball questions. \nWe’ll break down some interview examples and look at the broadcast media environment\, exploring different settings and how prepare for each one. We will run a recorded mock interview so you have a chance to put some of those skills into practice. Whether addressing a live audience or TV show\, a podcast\, panel or video blog\, by the end of the session\, you will have the confidence and skills to present your academic expertise. \nAn award-winning journalist\, author and broadcaster\, Rachel Shabi works with a variety of clients including universities\, international NGOs\, think tanks and other organisations to develop and enhance communications skills.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/media-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240611T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240409T090550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T091148Z
UID:10000404-1718121600-1718298000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:SWDTP Summer School - Find your Voice and Vision and make things happen
DESCRIPTION:You didn’t get to where you are by accident. But at the start of your PhD\, the thought of the task ahead can be daunting\, to say the least. In this summer school\, we’ll help you to combat imposter syndrome\, to set healthy boundaries and to think about and develop your project management skills. \nIdeal for: researchers in the first year of their PhD. This summer school aims to empower you to decide what matters most right now- whether it’s refining your research focus\, honing your skills\, or finding balance in your academic journey.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/swdtp-summer-school-find-you-voice-and-vision-and-make-things-happen/
LOCATION:Bailbrook House Hotel\, Eveleigh Ave\, London Rd W\, Bath\, BA1 7JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Summer school
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240524T123246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T141141Z
UID:10000446-1717581600-1717693200@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Home and Belonging: Summer Research Festival 2024 - AHRC\, South West and Wales Doctoral Training Partnership
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to the 2024 Summer Research Festival. Taking place on Zoom\, this year’s AHRC-funded festival aims to bring researchers\, students\, artists\, professionals\, and the public together for a series of enriching workshops\, presentations\, and networking opportunities. \n  \nWhat to Expect: \n\nExciting Keynote speakers\, Valda Jackson MBE and Professor Corinne Fowler\, discuss their latest projects\nInnovative workshops in public engagement\, podcasting\, social media\, and creative writing\nInformative sessions and presentations from current PGR students (SWWDTP and beyond) and research clusters\nNetworking opportunities with peers and experts in the field\n\nThis conference is perfect for anyone currently pursuing or interested in a PhD in the Arts\, Humanities\, and Social Sciences\, as well as those with a broader interest in the theme of Home and Belonging\, including: \n\nCurrent PGR students looking to enhance their research and network with peers\n\n\nProspective students considering a PhD in the Arts and Humanities or Social Sciences\nSWWDTP alumni\n\n\nArtists\, practitioners\, and other professionals whose work aligns with the theme of Home and Belonging\nWider members of the public with an interest in the theme of Home and Belonging\n\nFor further information please email: summerresearchfestival.dtp@gmail.com
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/home-and-belonging-summer-research-festival-2024-south-west-and-wales-doctoral-training-partnership/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240603T160654Z
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SUMMARY:We encourage each other to (re)fuse:  a writing workshop on queer and decolonial practices for liberating participatory inquiry
DESCRIPTION:This interactive half-day workshop is for politically engaged researchers and writers who seek to address the root causes of socio-ecological injustice\, and who work with/in modern/colonial knowledge institutions and systems. Please join if you have an inkling that this might be you!\n\nDuring our time together\, we’ll move through a flow of ‘thinking-feeling’ writing exercises and creative conversations. These will help us explore different ways of relating with institutional conditionings\, queer conditions that limit our approaches to inquiry\, and transmute binary ways of being into more relational ones. The idea is to make space to refuse habits that harm and re-fuse with the wider field of life-bearing realities.\nThis workshop is co-organized by ARCIO and SPICE in collaboration with Dr. Sarah Amsler\, who will facilitate online.\nWho is this for?\n\nThe writing workshop open to ARCIO and SPICE members (including doctoral researchers)\, and other members of the University of Bristol and extended networks who are interested in de-institutionalizing and queering knowledge practices and sensibilities.\n\nThis event will be most beneficial for people who are working on writing differently\, and/or who draw on (or wish to increasingly draw on) feminist\, participative\, queer\, and/or decolonial approaches in their work\, and as spaces are limited\, priority will be given to them.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/we-encourage-each-other-to-refuse-a-writing-workshop-on-queer-and-decolonial-practices-for-liberating-participatory-inquiry-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240524T090527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T091943Z
UID:10000445-1717493400-1717507800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:We Encourage Each Other to (Re)fuse:  A Writing Workshop on Queer and Decolonial Practices for Liberating Participatory Inquiry
DESCRIPTION:This interactive half-day workshop is for politically engaged researchers and writers who seek to address the root causes of socio-ecological injustice\, and who work with/in modern/colonial knowledge institutions and systems. Please join if you have an inkling that this might be you!\n\nDuring our time together\, we’ll move through a flow of ‘thinking-feeling’ writing exercises and creative conversations. These will help us explore different ways of relating with institutional conditionings\, queer conditions that limit our approaches to inquiry\, and transmute binary ways of being into more relational ones. The idea is to make space to refuse habits that harm and re-fuse with the wider field of life-bearing realities.\n\nThis workshop is co-organized by ARCIO and SPICE in collaboration with Dr. Sarah Amsler\, who will facilitate online.\n\n\nThe writing workshop open to ARCIO and SPICE members (including doctoral researchers)\, and other members of the University of Bristol and extended networks who are interested in de-institutionalizing and queering knowledge practices and sensibilities.\n\nThis event will be most beneficial for people who are working on writing differently\, and/or who draw on (or wish to increasingly draw on) feminist\, participative\, queer\, and/or decolonial approaches in their work\, and as spaces are limited\, priority will be given to them.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/we-encourage-each-other-to-refuse-a-writing-workshop-on-queer-and-decolonial-practices-for-liberating-participatory-inquiry/
LOCATION:Howard House\, Howard House\, University of Bristol Business School\, Bristol\, BS8 1SD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240521T113708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T113847Z
UID:10000442-1716975000-1716985800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Addressing Secondary Trauma in Emotionally Challenging Research: impacts\, coping and proactive interventions
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will offer guidance on Researcher Wellbeing Plans and Risk Assessments that consider the emotional impact of research. Researchers embark on explorations of diverse topics\, aiming to deepen our understanding of the numerous issues impacting individuals in today’s society\, a journey that often leads them into the more disturbing and distressing aspects of the human experience (e.g. war\, death\, violence\, crime\, poor mental health\, poverty). \n  \nStandard ticket rate: £30 \nStudent ticket rate: £20
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/addressing-secondary-trauma-in-emotionally-challenging-research-impacts-coping-and-proactive-interventions/
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240513T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240515T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240409T085719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T085959Z
UID:10000403-1715594400-1715783400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:SWDTP Summer School - Building Resilience\, Community and Confidence
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes\, the greatest gift a researcher can give themselves is a bit of time to step back\, regroup and remind themselves of what’s important. The SWDTP is proud to announce our first ever Virtual Summer School. Through workshops\, group work and mentoring sessions\, we’ll explore what being a researcher means to you and how to reach your goals for the future. We’re excited to be partnering with training providers\, academic colleagues and SWDTP Alumni to offer a range of sessions specially designed to bring a sense of connectivity to the online event. \nIdeal for: people at any stage of their PhD who want to take some time to reflect on where they are and where they’re going\, as well as building communities without the complications of travelling and staying overnight.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/swdtp-summer-school-building-resilience-community-and-confidence/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Summer school
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240509T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240326T103120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T105757Z
UID:10000397-1715256000-1715349600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Working with Marginalised Communities Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:A growing number of PhD students and Early Career Researchers have shown interest in pursuing research with and for communities who have traditionally been viewed from an abstract distance if\, indeed\, they have been viewed at all. The scope of these projects is wide and includes researchers working with women in domestic violence refuges\, teenagers in socio-economically deprived areas of London and Afghani refugee communities caught in the limbo of the Aegean islands. \nWhat these projects all have in common is that they bring academic scholars into contact with individuals and communities that are likely to have experienced trauma as well as disempowering if not explicitly violent interactions with institutional and state authorities. High levels of professional and personal sensitivity and ethics are essential if the researcher is to avoid replicating the participants’ experiences of marginalisation and creating an abstract rather than rich\, nuanced picture of their live s and experiences. This is a webinar series delivered by Fred Ehresmann\, Senior Lecturer in Mental Health at the University of the West of England and Dr Jade Lee\, director of Aurora Learning and former UK Programme Lead of School Bus Project\, an NGO that supported educational programmes for young refugees in Europe. \nBy the end of the webinars\, participants will:\n• Have an introductory understanding of the psychological and physiological impact of chronic trauma on the individual.\n• Have an understanding of ‘Trauma Informed Care’ and why it is an integral part of working respectfully and ethically with traumatized\npopulations.\n• Have considered the importance of informed consent and what this looks like practically in unstable environments.\n• Have practical strategies for conducting research interviews in a sensitive\, ethical\, and trauma-informed manner.\n• Have explored their own position as researchers and individuals within a broader social context and the expectations and\npreconceptions they bring to the interaction.\n• Considered the importance of safeguarding their own mental wellbeing in the research context and practical ways of doing so \n  \nPlease note: you will need to sign up to each day individually through Eventbrite\, each day will be different to the last so sign up to all of them for the full course!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/working-with-marginalised-communities-webinar-series-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240509
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240220T161643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T100213Z
UID:10000383-1715126400-1715212799@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Open House - University of Bath
DESCRIPTION:We at the SWDTP love connecting with our community and what better way than to come straight to you! The purpose of this meet-up is for students to have the chance to come and speak directly with the SWDTP team\, it need not be a PhD or academic-related discussion either\, we always love to simply see how our students are doing and help them in any way we can. \n  \nIf you’d like to book a meeting with one of us\, please do drop us an email. You can find our profiles and contact details on the Meet the Team page of our website. And don’t forget\, you don’t have to have a specific request to come along. If you’d like a catch-up and a coffee (on us)\, we’d love to see you!\n\nAlso\, I’ve been asked to remind you that the closing date for applications to get involved in the ARC Accelerator training and placement opportunity is in 2 days (Thursday 22nd February). The scheme focuses on impact\, commercialisation and researcher identity\, and you can read more about it in our January Newsletter.\nHere’s the link to apply. if you’re interested: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=d10qkZj77k6vMhM02PBKUz_XULcoLX5OtCkh72tvPpFURUNDT1hVVFI2TDJLMUhBUExGMUVaVkJUMy4u.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/open-house-university-of-bath-2/
LOCATION:University of Bath\, Bath\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240507T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240326T102900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T105751Z
UID:10000396-1715083200-1715090400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Working with Marginalised Communities Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:A growing number of PhD students and Early Career Researchers have shown interest in pursuing research with and for communities who have traditionally been viewed from an abstract distance if\, indeed\, they have been viewed at all. The scope of these projects is wide and includes researchers working with women in domestic violence refuges\, teenagers in socio-economically deprived areas of London and Afghani refugee communities caught in the limbo of the Aegean islands. \nWhat these projects all have in common is that they bring academic scholars into contact with individuals and communities that are likely to have experienced trauma as well as disempowering if not explicitly violent interactions with institutional and state authorities. High levels of professional and personal sensitivity and ethics are essential if the researcher is to avoid replicating the participants’ experiences of marginalisation and creating an abstract rather than rich\, nuanced picture of their live s and experiences.\nThis is a webinar series delivered by Fred Ehresmann\, Senior Lecturer in Mental Health at the University of the West of England and Dr Jade Lee\, director of Aurora Learning and former UK Programme Lead of School Bus Project\, an NGO that supported educational programmes for young refugees in Europe. \nBy the end of the webinars\, participants will:\n• Have an introductory understanding of the psychological and physiological impact of chronic trauma on the individual.\n• Have an understanding of ‘Trauma Informed Care’ and why it is an integral part of working respectfully and ethically with traumatized\npopulations.\n• Have considered the importance of informed consent and what this looks like practically in unstable environments.\n• Have practical strategies for conducting research interviews in a sensitive\, ethical\, and trauma-informed manner.\n• Have explored their own position as researchers and individuals within a broader social context and the expectations and\npreconceptions they bring to the interaction.\n• Considered the importance of safeguarding their own mental wellbeing in the research context and practical ways of doing so \nPlease note: you will need to sign up to each day individually through Eventbrite\, each day will be different to the last so sign up to all of them for the full course!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/working-with-marginalised-communities-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240502
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240220T161504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T161504Z
UID:10000382-1714521600-1714607999@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Open House - UWE
DESCRIPTION:We at the SWDTP love connecting with our community and what better way than to come straight to you! The purpose of this meet-up is for students to have the chance to come and speak directly with the SWDTP team\, it need not be a PhD or academic-related discussion either\, we always love to simply see how our students are doing and help them in any way we can. \n  \nIf you’d like to book a meeting with one of us\, please do drop us an email. You can find our profiles and contact details on the Meet the Team page of our website. And don’t forget\, you don’t have to have a specific request to come along. If you’d like a catch-up and a coffee (on us)\, we’d love to see you!\n\nAlso\, I’ve been asked to remind you that the closing date for applications to get involved in the ARC Accelerator training and placement opportunity is in 2 days (Thursday 22nd February). The scheme focuses on impact\, commercialisation and researcher identity\, and you can read more about it in our January Newsletter.\nHere’s the link to apply. if you’re interested: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=d10qkZj77k6vMhM02PBKUz_XULcoLX5OtCkh72tvPpFURUNDT1hVVFI2TDJLMUhBUExGMUVaVkJUMy4u.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/open-house-uwe/
LOCATION:University of the West of England\, UWE\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240429T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240429T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240326T095518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T100623Z
UID:10000395-1714395600-1714404600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Consultancy Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFirst\, 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’ skills for consultancy – communication\, flexibility and collaboration. You will identify your strengths and areas for growth and explore strategies to develop and utilise these skills. During the session you will use glucard™ tools to help you identify ways of ‘adding value’ and ways to build / translate relationships for ‘upselling’\, repeat business and recommendations. We will look at different consultancy models\, such as salaried\, freelance\, associate\, and internal consultancy and consider how Intellectual Property (IP) relates to consultancy. Sabina will graphically illustrate concepts and demonstrate tools by sharing live visualisations. We will discuss common issues in consultancy and workshop ways to overcome them. We will use real examples and methods that are accessible\, visual and hands-on and mindful of the present context that will help you develop consultancy skills and opportunities.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/consultancy-skills-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240326T094826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T094826Z
UID:10000394-1713952800-1713974400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Podcasting
DESCRIPTION:In this highly practical and interactive bespoke course run by Research Podccasts\, participants will gain the knowledge and hands-on skills required to set up\, launch and run a podcast. After an overview and introduction to podcasts\, apps\, software and hardware\, participants will get hands on audio editing practice learning how to put together a podcast episode including recording and mixing in theme music. They will also use a template to develop their ideas for the format and content of their own podcast and get feedback on their ideas from experienced podcasters. \n  \nIf you are interested in attending\, please follow the link below\, there are only 8 places available.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/introduction-to-podcasting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Podcasting Workshop,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240423T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240408T154817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T155100Z
UID:10000402-1713877200-1713880800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Nordic Walking - Bath
DESCRIPTION:A fun and friendly Nordic walking session showing how you can strengthen your body\, improve your posture and walk faster with Nordic walking\, led by PhD student and qualified instructor\, Geors Richards.   Nordic walking uses two lightweight poles to turn your walk into a whole- body activity. You will be taught the basic technique and then enjoy a walk around the beautiful countryside \n  \nWhat you will need: \n• Comfortable layered clothing and a jacket in case of wet weather \n• Flexible soled shoes\, walking shoes or trainers\, ideally water resistant in case the ground is wet. \n• Any medication you need.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/nordic-walking-bath-2/
LOCATION:Sports Training Village\, Sports Training Village\, University of Bath\, Claverton Down\,\, Bath\, BA2 7AY\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Geors Richards":MAILTO:ggr27@bath.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240408T154533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T155241Z
UID:10000401-1713358800-1713362400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Nordic Walking - Bath
DESCRIPTION:A fun and friendly Nordic walking session showing how you can strengthen your body\, improve your posture and walk faster with Nordic walking\, led by PhD student and qualified instructor\, Geors Richards.   Nordic walking uses two lightweight poles to turn your walk into a whole- body activity. You will be taught the basic technique and then enjoy a walk around the beautiful countryside \n  \nWhat you will need: \n• Comfortable layered clothing and a jacket in case of wet weather \n• Flexible soled shoes\, walking shoes or trainers\, ideally water resistant in case the ground is wet. \n• Any medication you need.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/nordic-walking-bath/
LOCATION:Sports Training Village\, Sports Training Village\, University of Bath\, Claverton Down\,\, Bath\, BA2 7AY\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Geors Richards":MAILTO:ggr27@bath.ac.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240415T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240208T105727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T105727Z
UID:10000374-1713189600-1713193200@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Researcher Wellbeing Group - Topic to come
DESCRIPTION:The Researcher Wellbeing Group aims to offer a safe space for PhD and early career researchers to discuss the tolls researching a sensitive topic can take on us as researchers. This could be research surrounding death\, sexual assault\, war\, illnesses\, or any other topic that you feel could have a negative effect on your well-being. \nAnyone is welcome to join\, regardless of your area of research\, department\, university\, or country of study. \n  \nPlease complete the form at the bottom of their website to join.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/researcher-wellbeing-group-topic-to-come/
LOCATION:Teams
CATEGORIES:Wellbeing Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Warbis":MAILTO:sew67@bath.ac.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240412
DTSTAMP:20260417T040358
CREATED:20240220T161213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T120559Z
UID:10000381-1712793600-1712879999@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Open House and Lunchtime Get-Together - University of Plymouth
DESCRIPTION:We at the SWDTP love connecting with our community and what better way than to come straight to you! As part of our day\, we will be a hosting a lunchtime get-together which we are inviting SWDTP students and colleagues from Plymouth as well as Plymouth Marjon to attend. Come along for informal sharing on research journeys\, information on postdoc\, placement and funding opportunities\, and of course to say hi to the Hub team and Plymouth-based SWDTP faces. Light bites and tea/coffee will be provided. \nLocation: Room A109\, Portland Square Building\, University of Plymouth \nTime: 12:00 – 13:00; exact timing for the morning drop-in session will be announced closer to the date \nIf you cannot make the get-together\, you are also welcome to drop-in on the morning of the day with any questions\, feedback\, or even just to say hi! It need not be a PhD or academic-related discussion either\, we always love to simply see how our students are doing and help them in any way we can. \nIf you’d like to book a meeting with one of us\, please do drop us an email. You can find our profiles and contact details on the Meet the Team page of our website. And don’t forget\, you don’t have to have a specific request to come along. If you’d like a catch-up and a coffee (on us)\, we’d love to see you!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/open-house-university-of-plymouth/
LOCATION:Room A109\, Portland Square Building\, University of Plymouth\, Portland Square Building\, Plymouth\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Open House
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