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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-3/
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
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SUMMARY:Pitching your PhD for Non-Academic Jobs
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore;\n❏ Top tips for non-academic job applications\, CV writing and interviews\n❏ Pitching your PhD for non-academic jobs – formal and informal methods\n❏ Key skills\, experience\, and attributes needed in different sectors\n❏ Hacking real job applications\n❏ Skills and experience you want to develop during your PhD \nBy the end of the workshop\, you will have;\n❏ A better understanding of the types of jobs available now in different sectors and how to find them\n❏ Heard from professionals about how their PhDs informed their non-academic careers\n❏ Gained practical advice from sector experts on shaping your CV and interviewing\n❏ Practised pitching your PhD skills for non-academic jobs\n❏ Identified your priorities for professional development \nThis workshop will take place on Zoom and be facilitated by Hannah Bird & Dr Ceri Gorton from Bird & Gorton. \n  \nJeanette Bain-Burnett\nExecutive Director for Policy and Integrity\, Sport England  \nJeanette Bain-Burnett is Executive Director for Policy and Integrity at Sport England. She’s a passionate advocate for Equity\, Inclusion and Community Wellbeing. Jeanette’s 20-year leadership career spans dance theatre\, community arts\, cultural strategy\, regional government and social policy. Former roles include Director of Participation at the Trussell Trust and Assistant Director\, Communities and Social Policy at the Greater London Authority. Based in Bristol\, Jeanette is chair of ACTA Community Theatre\, Governor at St. Mary Redcliffe and Temple School\, and leads Dream Camp\, a girls’ empowerment charity \n  \nDr Alice Bell \nHead of Climate & Health Policy\, Wellcome Trust \n  \nDr Alice Bell is Head of Climate and Health Policy at the Wellcome Trust. She manages a team of policy professionals working across climate change\, infectious disease\, mental health and discovery research issues\, including a programme to secure and deliver the first health day at a UN climate conference. Prior to joining Wellcome in July 2022\, Alice co-ran the climate action charity Possible\, working on everything from clean home heating to solar powered railways\, fixing factories and wind powered ice cream. She has also worked as an academic\, writer and in the museum sector. She is the author of Can We Save the Planet? (Thames and Hudson\, 2020) and Our Biggest Experiment: a history of the climate crisis (Bloomsbury\, 2021)\, which was shortlisted for the 2022 Wainwright Prize for writing on global conservation. \n  \nDr Poshendra Satyal \nSenior Policy Manager\, Birdlife International \nWith a background in the natural and social sciences\, Poshendra has several years of experience in interdisciplinary research\, teaching\, consultancy and project management in the environment and development sector. He currently holds the position of Senior Policy Manager at BirdLife International in Cambridge. As part of his role\, he coordinates BirdLife’s Global Policy Department’s work to enhance the BirdLife Partnership’s policy and advocacy capacity and support the delivery of conservation policy processes. Additionally\, he provides expert advice and guidance to the Partnership\, with a specific focus on global policies related to human development\, justice\, and rights. Poshendra also represents BirdLife in the Conservation Initiative on Human Rights (CIHR). \nBeyond his role at BirdLife\, Poshendra serves as a Trustee/Director of the Royal Geographical Society’s Mount Everest Foundation\, and as an Affiliate Senior Research Fellow at the Southasia Institute of Advanced Studies (Nepal). \nPoshendra obtained his PhD from the Geography Department of The Open University\, UK (2005-2009)\, and an MPhil in Environment and Development from the University of Cambridge\, UK (2001-2002). Prior to coming to the UK\, he completed a BSc (Honours) in Agriculture from Haryana Agricultural University\, India (1996-2000) and a BSc from Tribhuvan University\, Nepal (1994-1996).
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/pitching-your-phd-for-non-academic-jobs/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241203T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
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SUMMARY:Open House - University of Plymouth
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-plymouth-3/
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
CREATED:20241121T163532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T163532Z
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SUMMARY:Sandboxing: Qualitative Interviewing with Sand\, Objects\, and Figures
DESCRIPTION:The sandboxing method was developed from the tradition of play therapy\, specifically the World Technique\, where children create three dimensional scenes\, pictures\, or abstract designs with a range of miniature\, realistic and fantasy\, figures and everyday objects in a tray filled with sand. \nSandboxing adapts this therapeutic practice as a distinctive tool of qualitative data generation with children\, young people\, and adults who create sand scenes and discuss their metaphorical meanings in elicitation interviews. \nThis Bristol Conversations workshop explains the development of the sandboxing technique\, and reflects on the affordances\, limitations and ethical considerations of sandboxing. The workshop also offers an opportunity for attendees to engage with sandboxing materials\, and consider if they could adopt sandboxing for their own research and practice.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/sandboxing-qualitative-interviewing-with-sand-objects-and-figures-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
CREATED:20241114T163022Z
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SUMMARY:Sandboxing: Qualitative Interviewing with Sand\, Objects\, and Figures
DESCRIPTION:The sandboxing method was developed from the tradition of play therapy\, specifically the World Technique\, where children create three dimensional scenes\, pictures\, or abstract designs with a range of miniature\, realistic and fantasy\, figures and everyday objects in a tray filled with sand. \nSandboxing adapts this therapeutic practice as a distinctive tool of qualitative data generation with children\, young people\, and adults who create sand scenes and discuss their metaphorical meanings in elicitation interviews. \nThis Bristol Conversations workshop explains the development of the sandboxing technique\, and reflects on the affordances\, limitations and ethical considerations of sandboxing. The workshop also offers an opportunity for attendees to engage with sandboxing materials\, and consider if they could adopt sandboxing for their own research and practice. \nThis event is hosted by the School of Education of The University of Bristol. Please contact them directly if you have any queries. Email address: ed-events@bristol.ac.uk \nRegistration link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sandboxing-qualitative-interviewing-with-sand-objects-and-figures-tickets-1074312340129?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2Aebkjwk%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AMTY5MjA1MzM1My4xNzMwODE3MTk2%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AMTczMDgxNzE5Ni4xLjAuMTczMDgxNzE5Ni4wLjAuMA
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/sandboxing-qualitative-interviewing-with-sand-objects-and-figures/
LOCATION:35 Berkeley Square\, Bristol\, 35 Berkeley Square\, Bristol\, BS81JA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
CREATED:20241009T110457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T083305Z
UID:10000468-1732611600-1732640400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:SWDTP Student Conference
DESCRIPTION:The SWDTP Annual Student Conference is an event created for students\, by students. It presents a fantastic opportunity to engage in a dynamic and inclusive platform that promotes innovative ideas and critical reflections on the future of social sciences. \nThis year’s conference theme is: \nTransforming social science futures: Rethink\, Reflect\, Research. \nHear from your fellow social science students\, expand your research community and come together with us to look to the future. \nThis conference involves plenary and breakout sessions. Please navigate to the Conference Agenda to read more about the sessions\, as you will have to indicate your preferences as part of the registration form. \nhttps://www.swdtp.ac.uk/2024-conference-agenda/ \nWe are pleased to invite all social science students (whether funded by the SWDTP or not) to register to this free event\, being held in Bristol on November 26th 2024.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/swdtp-student-conference/
LOCATION:Future Inn Bristol
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
CREATED:20241023T130242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T130242Z
UID:10000471-1731578400-1731583800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Neurodiversity by the CDT SuMMeR
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to register for this webinar about neurodiversity\, organised by the CDT SuMMeR and delivered by ‘Your D+I’. In this webinar you will learn more about the natural differences in how people’s brains work and process information.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/neurodiversity-by-the-cdt-summer/
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
CREATED:20241009T105709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T083402Z
UID:10000467-1731484800-1731517200@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:SWDTP Pathway Leads and Institutional Stakeholders Forum 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 intake of SWDTP students is the first cohort to follow the most recently revised ESRC training guidelines. With contribution from academic and professional services colleagues across our partner institutions\, we have now introduced new processes and components that students must engage with. We must also continue to have conversations across the Partnership in order to improve and enhance what we can offer – for students\, for colleagues in all our respective roles and capacities\, and for wider PGR communities. \nThrough the Pathway Leads and Institutional Stakeholders Forum\, we hope to bring together colleagues – institutional academic leads\, pathway leads\, coordinators\, supervisors\, board members and the hub team – for a day of constructive dialogues. We will explain new processes\, share experiences\, exchange best practices\, strengthen networks\, and seek ways to foster greater collaboration across the Partnership. \nObjectives for the Day \n\nHear your views and share experiences on current SWDTP Pathways\nReview the SWDTP recruitment process\nReview the Development Needs Analysis processes and requirements\nReview “Research in Practice” placement component\nExchange experiences and explore opportunities around supervisor training\nHear your views on collaboration across the Partnership can support your role\nMeet colleagues from within and across pathways and institutions\nFind out more about academic-led training and collaboration funding pots
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/swdtp-pathway-leads-and-institutional-stakeholders-forum-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
CREATED:20240917T115658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T152943Z
UID:10000461-1731405600-1731427200@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. \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-bath-6/
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241028T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
CREATED:20240930T110343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T110343Z
UID:10000466-1730107800-1730221200@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Sexual Violence Research Group Conference
DESCRIPTION:Researchers at Bournemouth University would like to invite our SWDTP partners to the first Sexual Violence Research Group conference. Started in 2022\, the SVRG is an inter-faculty network which aims to conduct\, share\, and promote research into the causes and context\, and prevention of\, sexual violence in a range of different settings. This debut conference brings together researchers from across the SVRG to discuss the latest research with a scope to inform practice. It will also feature a keynote address from the VAWGRN’s very own Professor Horvath! The conference is free and we welcome staff\, students\, and practitioners. For further details and to register\, please see the attached flyer or use ​THIS LINK. Register now to avoid disappointment as places are limited!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/sexual-violence-research-group-conference/
LOCATION:Bournemouth
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
CREATED:20240917T115538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T115538Z
UID:10000460-1728558000-1728572400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Open House - University of Plymouth
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-plymouth-2/
CATEGORIES:Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
CREATED:20240917T115439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T115439Z
UID:10000459-1728471600-1728486000@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. \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-5/
CATEGORIES:Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
CREATED:20240814T131352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T131809Z
UID:10000453-1728381600-1728392400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Viva Survivor
DESCRIPTION:The viva is almost the end of the PhD. A lot of work leads to this point\, but often anxiety can mix with the sense of achievement at completing the thesis. For many candidates the time before the viva is filled with uncertainty about the day\, uncertainty about how to prepare well – and stress for what the viva might be like. \nViva Survivor is for postgraduate researchers who want to know how to be ready for their viva. In this three-hour live webinar\, you will:\n• learn realistic expectations for the PhD viva;\n• identify key practical steps to take before submission;\n• explore practical strategies for preparation and the day of the viva. \nTime will be spent exploring expectations for both in-person and video vivas\, and there will be plenty of time for Q&A over text chat. Viva Survivor will be delivered live by Dr Nathan Ryder over Zoom. Registration is limited to 30 places.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/viva-survivor/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
ORGANIZER;CN="Nathan Ryder":MAILTO:nathan@nathanryder.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
CREATED:20240430T100704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T131903Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Research Relationships
DESCRIPTION:This session for researchers follows a ‘scenario’ format\, encouraging audience interaction\, interventions and contributions. We focus specifically on relationships between researchers and their PIs/supervisors. It’s an engaging exploration of conflict in communication\, assertiveness\, securing\ncollaboration and ‘managing your manager’.\nParticipants gain one year’s free access to the VOX Academy\, a sophisticated online resource that enables you to extend your learning in your own time. With thirty pages of clear written guidance\, lively videos\, carefully researched web links and reading suggestions\, the Academy is an excellent way of sharpening skills and deepening insights gained on the course. \n  \nDetails to be continued.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/managing-research-relationships/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
CREATED:20240917T115324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T115324Z
UID:10000458-1727949600-1727969400@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. \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-bath-5/
CATEGORIES:Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
CREATED:20240917T115218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T115218Z
UID:10000457-1727859600-1727888400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Open House - University of Bristol
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!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/open-house-university-of-bristol/
CATEGORIES:Open House
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
CREATED:20240710T132314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T131956Z
UID:10000448-1727344800-1727353800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Channel or Challenge Perfectionism?
DESCRIPTION:In this participative\, graphically-facilitated workshop\, we will look at perfectionism that channels continuous improvement and optimistic approaches. We’ll share ways you can identify realistic standards and goals\, reframe mistakes as learning\, how to approach planning and preparation\, and how to counter risk-aversion and procrastination. Perfection can impact productivity. So in terms of sought-after transferable skills such as time management\, we’ll look at how to identify ‘good enough’\, redirecting time and energy to other priorities. Perfectionism is a common trait in academia. In this workshop we’ll consider where this can be best directed as it does not need to be applied across all aspects of your work. We’ll look at different strategies to channel improvement in areas that will have a positive effect on your research and research experience – such as how to manage expectations\, setting realistic goals\, dealing with feedback\, developing a more flexible approach\, and unlocking your creativity – helping open up new opportunities. Sabina will illustrate concepts\, share her own experiences and demonstrate tools by sharing live visualisations and respond to your particular questions and objectives.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/channel-or-challenge-perfectionism/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
CREATED:20240912T100204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T100204Z
UID:10000454-1727186400-1727193600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
CREATED:20240917T114839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T114839Z
UID:10000456-1727172000-1727193600@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. \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:20260419T105434
CREATED:20240917T114613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T104136Z
UID:10000455-1726740000-1726758000@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. \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:20260419T105434
CREATED:20240220T162001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T104826Z
UID:10000385-1721692800-1721779199@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-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
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
CREATED:20240710T141222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T141222Z
UID:10000452-1721052000-1721055600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
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:20260419T105434
CREATED:20240412T100318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T100318Z
UID:10000406-1719396000-1719421200@www.swdtp.ac.uk
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
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
CREATED:20240409T091700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T091730Z
UID:10000405-1719331200-1719505800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
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:20260419T105434
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
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:20260419T105434
CREATED:20240603T160548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T160548Z
UID:10000447-1718877600-1718886600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
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:20260419T105434
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240620
DTSTAMP:20260419T105434
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:20260419T105434
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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