Qualitative Methods – Designing research with qualitative comparative analysis (QRA) Upgrade your qualitative method skills We offer two tailored 5-day (1 week) qualitative methods modules on one of the UK’s most scenic university campuses, close to the lovely beaches of Cornwall. The modules have a practical, hands-on focus on the possibilities and pitfalls of applying […]
The ESRC offer their funded researchers a one-day media training session that provides the opportunity to develop practical media skills in a safe environment including guidance on engaging the media with confidence – and plenty of opportunity to practice. In small group settings run by journalists, the sessions are full of simulations providing each delegate […]
Mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) are increasingly being used by respondents to complete Web surveys. This presents a number of design challenges for survey researchers. Smartphones also offer a number of added possibilities for survey designers, such as the use of GPS to track movement, apps to trigger measurement at set times (ecological momentary assessment), […]
The ESRC offer their funded researchers a one-day media training session that provides the opportunity to develop practical media skills in a safe environment including guidance on engaging the media with confidence – and plenty of opportunity to practice.In small group settings run by journalists, the sessions are full of simulations providing each delegate with […]
Communities Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University. Confirmed Speakers include Michelle Fine, Distinguished Professor of Critical Psychology, Women’s Studies, American Studies and Urban Education from The Graduate Centre, CUNY, Margaret Somerville, Professor of Education from Western Sydney University and Julie McCarthy, Great Place Project Manager, Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This is one of the first international multidisciplinary conferences to […]
The ESRC National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM) will be holding its 14th residential summer school in Southampton in July 2019. The topic of this year’s summer school is a response to increasing interest from policy-makers in sponsoring research that is in some way inclusive of the people the policy affects, changing the dynamics between […]
Having trouble staying motivated when writing? Writing retreats can be a great way to stay focused and meet your fellow students! Student-led weekly writing retreats are being held in Bristol and all SWDTP students are welcome! Every Thursday, 9.00-17.00, First Floor Meeting Room, 1 Priory Road Bristol The day is split up into blocks and […]
BPS Psychology of Sexualities Section 2019 annual conference There will be keynote speeches from some of the leading practitioners and researchers in sexualities, gender and relationships. Our keynote speakers this year are Professor Christina Richardsand Professor Elizabeth Peel We invite submissions for workshop sessions, oral presentations and poster presentations from students, academics and practitioners in the field of psychology […]
Having trouble staying motivated when writing? Writing retreats can be a great way to stay focused and meet your fellow students! Student-led weekly writing retreats are being held in Bristol and all SWDTP students are welcome! Every Thursday, 9.00-17.00, First Floor Meeting Room, 1 Priory Road Bristol The day is split up into blocks and […]
18.00-19.00 July 17th, Arts Lecture Theatre, University of Bath, BA2 7AY Join SWDTP students Dr Zainab Mai-Bornu and Hannah West along with others for a free lecture from the Minerva Series. ‘Exploring Conflict Through Art’ brings together a diverse group of scholars who have all employed a range of creative methods – illustration, music and poetry to photography and participatory […]