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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191029T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
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SUMMARY:Programming with Python for Social Science Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:This four-day bootcamp is aimed at academics and postgraduate researchers across the social sciences wishing to build skills with computer programming as a research method. The event will provide participants with not only programming skills (i.e. the “how” of programming) but also explore Python as a tool that can be creatively applied to problems in the social world (i.e. the “why” of programming as a social researcher).\nThe bootcamp is free to attend\, places will be awarded via this application process. The deadline for applications is  12pm on Friday 30th August\, with decisions being sent by the 16 September. We will be providing a light lunch each day\, one evening meal for all partcipants and free B&B accomodation for the Tuedsay to Thursday evenings for those outside of the Manchester area. \nPrior to the event\, participants will be briefed on how to install relevant software packages and be given a selection of readings to introduce them to the various intersections between software/algorithmic design and social science research work. \nThe event itself will open with a crash course in Python programming designed to take absolute beginners up to an intermediate level. This will include guided “hands-on” instruction with Python as well as talks on methodological issues\, and introductions to exemplary use cases of Python in social research; all of this will be delivered with an emphasis on the various relevances of these skills for participants’ work. \nThere will be a range of activities for participants to engage in to build and practice their skills with Python in collaboration with other social science practitioners. For instance\, there will be a workshop component on designing (research-relevant) software tools and algorithms\, where participants will work in groups to sketch out (on pen and paper) designs/plans for various applications selected from randomised combinations of flashcards. Participants will feed back their results to the wider group as a collaborative discussion on software design issues as a methodological concern. \nBuilding on this\, participants will also engage in a more hands-on “hackathon” event\, working in small groups to plan out and start building tools\, algorithms or applications that would be of relevance to their research goals\, and participants will feed back their initial results to the wider group for the purposes of constructive critique (which affords an opportunity for participants to think about how to conceptualise and talk about programming in a social science context). \nOverall\, this bootcamp aims to provide participants with a core set of Python programming skills\, and kickstart collaborations and projects that will both foster an emerging network of social science programmers and provide opportunities for them to continue developing their skills beyond the event itself. \nCost: Free \nHead to the NCRM website for more details
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/programming-with-python-for-social-science-bootcamp/
LOCATION:The University of Manchester\, Oxford Road\, Manchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191024T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T100133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T121136Z
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SUMMARY:UK Data Service Webinar: Key data: Census
DESCRIPTION:24 October 2019\nOnline\, 15.00 – 16.00 BST \n\n\n\nCensus data from 1971-2011 provides a unique source of robust population data\, particularly for small areas and often-overlooked groups\, such as those living in establishments. \nThis webinar is intended as an introduction to the Census data available from the UK Data Service\, for anyone who is interested in using them in research or teaching. The UK Data Service provides access to Census data in a range of formats including counts about characteristics of people and households in areas (aggregate data)\, data about commuter and migration movements between areas (flow data)\, anonymised samples of records for flexible use (microdata) as well the boundary data necessary to map them. Most of these data can be accessed without registration or after a short registration. The webinar will briefly describe each of the sources of census data. Tools for accessing key data will be also be briefly demonstrated. \nThe webinar will consist of a 30 minute presentation followed by 20 minutes for questions. \nPresenter: Richard Wiseman \nLevel: Introductory\nExperience/knowledge required: None\nTarget audience: Researchers/anyone interested in census data \nHead to the UK Data Service website for more details
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/uk-data-service-webinar-key-data-census/
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training,Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191024T063000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T093029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T093029Z
UID:10000057-1571898600-1571949000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Psychology in the Pub
DESCRIPTION:The British Psychological Societies\, Plymouth is restarting Psychology in the Pub events as of next month. These events are open to the public and to anyone really who has an interest in the topic. \nThe first event will be: \nWho am I? What is a self when the memes take over?\n24 October 2019 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm \nThe Treasury\nCatherine Street\nPlymouth\nPL1 2AD \nHead to the event page for more information
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/psychology-in-the-pub/
LOCATION:The Treasury Catherine Street Plymouth\, Plymouth\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191023T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191023T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T105731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T105731Z
UID:10000272-1571837400-1571848200@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Bath Writing Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Do you struggle to find the time\, space or motivation to focus on your writing? Need help with a thesis chapter\, confirmation report\,  journal paper or funding application? If so\, come along to a ‘Writing Wednesdays’ session. \n\n‘Writing Wednesdays’ run every fortnight from 13:30 – 16:30 and are held in 10W Room 4.48. Choose from one of the fortnightly sessions below: \n\nWednesday 25 September 2019\nWednesday 9 October 2019\nWednesday 23 October 2019\nWednesday 6 November 2019\nWednesday 20 November 2019\nWednesday 4 December 2019\nWednesday 18 December 2019 \nTheir are only limited spaces\, so to book and find more information head to the Writing Wednesdays page on the Bath website!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/bath-writing-wednesdays-3/
LOCATION:10W Room 4.48\, University of Bath\, Bath\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191021T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T101748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T101748Z
UID:10000068-1571648400-1571677200@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Student-Led Writing Retreats
DESCRIPTION: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 at 1 Priory Road in Bristol and all SWDTP students are welcome! \nThe day is split up into blocks and you can choose to attend as many or little blocks as you need. During the blocks you can work hard and be productive\, before switching off during the breaks and getting the opportunity to chat to your fellow students! \n9.00 – 9.15 – Getting ready \n9.15 – 10.45 — Block 1 \n10.45 – 11.15 – Break \n11.15 – 13.00 — Block 2 \n13.00 – 14.00 – Lunch \n14.00 – 15.30 — Block 3 \n15.30 – 16.00 – Break \n16.00 – 17.00 — Block 4 \nIf you are interested then you just have to turn up\, you don’t need to sign up beforehand! Just please ensure you don’t turn up halfway through a block\, this is very distracting for your fellow students trying to concentrate!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/bristol-student-led-writing-retreats-17/
LOCATION:1 Priory Road\, Bristol\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191017T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T100020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T121136Z
UID:10000259-1571324400-1571328000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UK Data Service Webinar: Key data: Longitudinal data
DESCRIPTION:17 October 2019\nOnline\, 15.00 – 16.00 BST \n\n\n\nThis introductory webinar is intended for anyone who wants to learn about the wide range of longitudinal datasets available via the UK Data Service. The Service provides access to various types of longitudinal data. One of these are the British Birth Cohort Studies (e.g. the National Child Development Study 1958 and The Millennium Cohort Study) which follow the same group of children born in a specific year throughout their lives\, tracking changes and unravelling the reasons behind them. Another type is the successor of BHPS\, Understanding Society\, an innovative and world-leading study about lives and its changes in the UK in the 21st century. And finally\, there are other studies such as the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing focusing on later life\, following certain age cohorts and shedding light on their specific experiences over time. \nMost of these studies can be downloaded after a short registration. They are extremely rich data sources for high impact and policy relevant research. Further\, subsamples of some of these datasets are available for teaching purposes. \nThe webinar will cover: \n\nThe key features of longitudinal surveys\nAn outline of the key longitudinal/cohort studies we hold and the policy relevance of the information they contain\nAccess information and how to get further help and support\n\nThe webinar will consist of a 30 minute presentation followed by 20 minutes for questions. \nPresenter: Beate Lichtwardt \nLevel: Introductory\nExperience/knowledge required: None\nTarget audience: Researchers/anyone interested in longitudinal data \n\nHead to the UK Data Service Website for more details
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/uk-data-service-webinar-key-data-longitudinal-data/
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training,Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191017T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T094033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T121255Z
UID:10000256-1571302800-1571331600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:ESRC Media Training
DESCRIPTION:The ESRC offer their funded researchers a free 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.\nSuitable for later stage PhD Researchers and Post-Doc Fellows. \n  \nFor further information visit the ESRC website and see the Media training terms and conditions. For anything else please contact esrcmediatraining@esrc.ac.uk \nSign up on the ESRC booking form\, but hurry! Places fill up very quickly!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/esrc-media-training-13/
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191014T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T101708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T101708Z
UID:10000067-1571043600-1571072400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Student-Led Writing Retreats
DESCRIPTION: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 at 1 Priory Road in Bristol and all SWDTP students are welcome! \nThe day is split up into blocks and you can choose to attend as many or little blocks as you need. During the blocks you can work hard and be productive\, before switching off during the breaks and getting the opportunity to chat to your fellow students! \n9.00 – 9.15 – Getting ready \n9.15 – 10.45 — Block 1 \n10.45 – 11.15 – Break \n11.15 – 13.00 — Block 2 \n13.00 – 14.00 – Lunch \n14.00 – 15.30 — Block 3 \n15.30 – 16.00 – Break \n16.00 – 17.00 — Block 4 \nIf you are interested then you just have to turn up\, you don’t need to sign up beforehand! Just please ensure you don’t turn up halfway through a block\, this is very distracting for your fellow students trying to concentrate!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/bristol-student-led-writing-retreats-16/
LOCATION:1 Priory Road\, Bristol\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191010T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T095855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T093837Z
UID:10000258-1570719600-1570723200@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:UK Data Service Webinar: Key data: UK and cross-national surveys
DESCRIPTION:10 October 2019\nOnline\, 15.00 – 16.00 BST \n\n\n\nThis introductory webinar is intended for anyone who wants to learn about the key survey datasets available from the UK Data Service which provide snapshots of the UK or that allow comparisons to be made across countries. The UK Data Service provides access to a wide range of survey series such as the British Social Attitudes Survey\, the Labour Force Survey and the Health Survey for England. We also provide access to a number of cross-national surveys such as such as the Eurobarometer surveys and the European Election Studies. These surveys cover many topics and most of them can be downloaded after a short registration. They can be used for research or for teaching. \nThis webinar will cover: \n\nAn overview of UK and cross-national microdata available from the UK Data Service\nKey features of some of our most commonly used surveys: Quarterly Labour Force Survey\, British Social Attitudes Survey\, Health Survey for England and the Eurobarometer surveys\nAccess conditions and getting further help\n\nThe webinar will consist of a 30 minute presentation followed by 20 minutes for questions. \nPresenter: Jennifer Buckley \nLevel: Introductory\nExperience/knowledge required: None\nTarget audience: Researchers/anyone interested in survey or cross-national data \n\nHead to the UK Data Service website for more details
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/uk-data-service-webinar-key-data-uk-and-cross-national-surveys/
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training,Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191010T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T101639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T101639Z
UID:10000066-1570698000-1570726800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Student-Led Writing Retreats
DESCRIPTION: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 at 1 Priory Road in Bristol and all SWDTP students are welcome! \nThe day is split up into blocks and you can choose to attend as many or little blocks as you need. During the blocks you can work hard and be productive\, before switching off during the breaks and getting the opportunity to chat to your fellow students! \n9.00 – 9.15 – Getting ready \n9.15 – 10.45 — Block 1 \n10.45 – 11.15 – Break \n11.15 – 13.00 — Block 2 \n13.00 – 14.00 – Lunch \n14.00 – 15.30 — Block 3 \n15.30 – 16.00 – Break \n16.00 – 17.00 — Block 4 \nIf you are interested then you just have to turn up\, you don’t need to sign up beforehand! Just please ensure you don’t turn up halfway through a block\, this is very distracting for your fellow students trying to concentrate!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/bristol-student-led-writing-retreats-15/
LOCATION:1 Priory Road\, Bristol\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191010T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T093954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T121255Z
UID:10000255-1570694400-1570726800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:ESRC Media Training
DESCRIPTION:The ESRC offer their funded researchers a free 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.\nSuitable for later stage PhD Researchers and Post-Doc Fellows. \n  \nFor further information visit the ESRC website and see the Media training terms and conditions. For anything else please contact esrcmediatraining@esrc.ac.uk \nSign up on the ESRC booking form\, but hurry! Places fill up very quickly!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/esrc-media-training-12/
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191009T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191009T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T105638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T105638Z
UID:10000271-1570627800-1570638600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Bath Writing Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Do you struggle to find the time\, space or motivation to focus on your writing? Need help with a thesis chapter\, confirmation report\,  journal paper or funding application? If so\, come along to a ‘Writing Wednesdays’ session. \n\n‘Writing Wednesdays’ run every fortnight from 13:30 – 16:30 and are held in 10W Room 4.48. Choose from one of the fortnightly sessions below: \n\nWednesday 25 September 2019\nWednesday 9 October 2019\nWednesday 23 October 2019\nWednesday 6 November 2019\nWednesday 20 November 2019\nWednesday 4 December 2019\nWednesday 18 December 2019 \nTheir are only limited spaces\, so to book and find more information head to the Writing Wednesdays page on the Bath website!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/bath-writing-wednesdays-2/
LOCATION:10W Room 4.48\, University of Bath\, Bath\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191008T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T092628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T122636Z
UID:10000055-1570534200-1570539600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:SWDTP Exeter Student Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:As discussed in prior newsletters\, we are holding student focus groups in order to delve further into some of the topics from the SWDTP Student Survey that you have deemed to be important to you.\nWe have three groups organised over 3 institutions:\n\nBath- 30th September 11.15-12.45\nBristol- 1st October 11.30-13.00\nExeter- 8th October 11.00-12.30 \nAt the conclusion of all groups lunch will be provided. Additionally\, all travel expenses will be covered and a £10 National Book Voucher will be gifted to each attendee as a token of our thanks. \nIf you are free and want to have an input then please don’t hesitate to get in touch! \nEmail Connor Scott at connor.scott@bristol.ac.uk
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/swdtp-exeter-student-focus-group/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191003T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190619T124054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T121555Z
UID:10000244-1570089600-1570208400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Hospital Episode Statistics
DESCRIPTION:This course will provide participants with an understanding of how Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) data are collected and coded\, their structure\, and how to clean and analyse HES data. A key focus will be on developing an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of HES\, how inconsistencies arise\, and approaches to deal with these. Participants will also learn how to ensure individuals’ anonymity and confidentiality when carrying out analyses and publishing results based on HES. The course consists of a mixture of lectures and practicals for which participants will use Stata software to clean and analyse HES data.\nThe course covers:\n• HES data collection and coding\n• HES data structure\n• How to clean and manage HES data\n• How to ensure anonymity and confidentiality\n• How to carry out basic analyses using HES data\n• Sources of variation in HES data\n• How to apply for HES data \nBy the end of the course participants will: \n• understand how and why HES data are collected \n• become aware of the strength and weaknesses of using HES data for research\n• know how to carry out basic cleaning\, management and analysis tasks using HES data\n• know how to ensure anonymity and confidentiality when using HES \nThis course is aimed at researchers and analysts at any level working in universities\, local authorities\, civil service\, the NHS\, private sector or third sector organisations. \nPre-requisites \nPrevious experience of programming in Stata\, R or SAS will therefore be helpful\, but Stata code and instructions will be provided to all participants. There are no pre-requisites for the lectures. \n  \nCost \nThe fee per teaching day is: \n• £30 per day for UK/EU registered students\n• £60 per day for staff at UK/EU academic institutions\, UK/EU Research Councils researchers\, UK/EU public sector staff and staff at UK/EU registered charity organisations and recognised UK/EU research institutions.\n• £220 per day for all other participants \nAll fees include event materials\, lunch\, morning and afternoon tea. They do not include travel and accommodation costs.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/introduction-to-hospital-episode-statistics/
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191001T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T092533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T121024Z
UID:10000054-1569929400-1569934800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:SWDTP Bristol Student Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:As discussed in prior newsletters\, we are holding student focus groups in order to delve further into some of the topics from the SWDTP Student Survey that you have deemed to be important to you.\nWe have three groups organised over 3 institutions:\n\nBath- 30th September 11.15-12.45\nBristol- 1st October 11.30-13.00\nExeter- 8th October 11.00-12.30 \nAt the conclusion of all groups lunch will be provided. Additionally\, all travel expenses will be covered and a £10 National Book Voucher will be gifted to each attendee as a token of our thanks. \nIf you are free and want to have an input then please don’t hesitate to get in touch! \nEmail Connor Scott at connor.scott@bristol.ac.uk
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/swdtp-student-focus-group-2/
LOCATION:1 Priory Road\, Bristol\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190930T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T092335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T093837Z
UID:10000052-1569855600-1569870000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:SWDTP Student Induction
DESCRIPTION:We were pleased to welcome our new 2019 SWDTP Cohort at our Induction Event on Wednesday 18th September. Thank you to all the students and staff that gave up their time and worked hard to make the day a success!\nDon’t worry if you missed out! Here are some useful links to get you going: \nOpportunities and funding for Current Students\nInformation for Current Students\nStudent Reps\n2019 SWDTP Student Conference\nTOR Student Journal \nIf you have any more questions\, can find information on our website www.swdtp.ac.uk. \nAlternatively\, you can always send us an email at swdtp-enquiries@bristol.ac.uk! \n 
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/swdtp-student-induction/
LOCATION:1 Priory Road\, Bristol\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190930T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190930T124500
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T092454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T141013Z
UID:10000053-1569842100-1569847500@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:SWDTP Bath Student Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:As discussed in prior newsletters\, we are holding student focus groups in order to delve further into some of the topics from the SWDTP Student Survey that you have deemed to be important to you.\nWe have three groups organised over 3 institutions:\n\nBath- 30th September 11.15-12.45\nBristol- 1st October 11.30-13.00\nExeter- 8th October 11.00-12.30 \nAt the conclusion of all groups lunch will be provided. Additionally\, all travel expenses will be covered and a £10 National Book Voucher will be gifted to each attendee as a token of our thanks. \nIf you are free and want to have an input then please don’t hesitate to get in touch! \nEmail Connor Scott at connor.scott@bristol.ac.uk
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/swdtp-student-focus-group/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190930T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T101607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T101607Z
UID:10000065-1569834000-1569862800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Student-Led Writing Retreats
DESCRIPTION: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 at 1 Priory Road in Bristol and all SWDTP students are welcome! \nThe day is split up into blocks and you can choose to attend as many or little blocks as you need. During the blocks you can work hard and be productive\, before switching off during the breaks and getting the opportunity to chat to your fellow students! \n9.00 – 9.15 – Getting ready \n9.15 – 10.45 — Block 1 \n10.45 – 11.15 – Break \n11.15 – 13.00 — Block 2 \n13.00 – 14.00 – Lunch \n14.00 – 15.30 — Block 3 \n15.30 – 16.00 – Break \n16.00 – 17.00 — Block 4 \nIf you are interested then you just have to turn up\, you don’t need to sign up beforehand! Just please ensure you don’t turn up halfway through a block\, this is very distracting for your fellow students trying to concentrate!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/bristol-student-led-writing-retreats-14/
LOCATION:1 Priory Road\, Bristol\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190926T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T090744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T090744Z
UID:10000248-1569488400-1569517200@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Student-Led Writing Retreats
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEvery Thursday\, 9.00-17.00\, First Floor Meeting Room\, 1 Priory Road Bristol \nThe day is split up into blocks and you can choose to attend as many or little blocks as you need. During the blocks you can work hard and be productive\, before switching off during the breaks and getting the opportunity to chat to your fellow students! \n9.00 – 9.15 – Getting ready \n9.15 – 10.45 — Block 1 \n10.45 – 11.15 – Break \n11.15 – 13.00 — Block 2 \n13.00 – 14.00 – Lunch \n14.00 – 15.30 — Block 3 \n15.30 – 16.00 – Break \n16.00 – 17.00 — Block 4 \nIf you are interested then you just have to turn up\, you don’t need to sign up beforehand! Just please ensure you don’t turn up halfway through a block\, this is very distracting for your fellow students trying to concentrate!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/bristol-student-led-writing-retreats-13/
LOCATION:1 Priory Road\, Bristol\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190925T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190925T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T105517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T105635Z
UID:10000270-1569418200-1569429000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Bath Writing Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Do you struggle to find the time\, space or motivation to focus on your writing? Need help with a thesis chapter\, confirmation report\,  journal paper or funding application? If so\, come along to a ‘Writing Wednesdays’ session. \n\n‘Writing Wednesdays’ run every fortnight from 13:30 – 16:30 and are held in 10W Room 4.48. Choose from one of the fortnightly sessions below: \n\nWednesday 25 September 2019\nWednesday 9 October 2019\nWednesday 23 October 2019\nWednesday 6 November 2019\nWednesday 20 November 2019\nWednesday 4 December 2019\nWednesday 18 December 2019 \nTheir are only limited spaces\, so to book and find more information head to the Writing Wednesdays page on the Bath website!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/bath-writing-wednesdays/
LOCATION:10W Room 4.48\, University of Bath\, Bath\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190919T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T090715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T090715Z
UID:10000247-1568883600-1568912400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Student-Led Writing Retreats
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEvery Thursday\, 9.00-17.00\, First Floor Meeting Room\, 1 Priory Road Bristol \nThe day is split up into blocks and you can choose to attend as many or little blocks as you need. During the blocks you can work hard and be productive\, before switching off during the breaks and getting the opportunity to chat to your fellow students! \n9.00 – 9.15 – Getting ready \n9.15 – 10.45 — Block 1 \n10.45 – 11.15 – Break \n11.15 – 13.00 — Block 2 \n13.00 – 14.00 – Lunch \n14.00 – 15.30 — Block 3 \n15.30 – 16.00 – Break \n16.00 – 17.00 — Block 4 \nIf you are interested then you just have to turn up\, you don’t need to sign up beforehand! Just please ensure you don’t turn up halfway through a block\, this is very distracting for your fellow students trying to concentrate!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/bristol-student-led-writing-retreats-12/
LOCATION:1 Priory Road\, Bristol\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190916T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T091709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T122636Z
UID:10000252-1568624400-1568653200@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Emotions in Research
DESCRIPTION:Some authors describe the academy as a place devoid of emotion (Bloch\, 2012)\, however emotions are a fundamental part of how we live in and experience the world around us. Researchers and participants have emotions and feel emotional responses to experiences\, though these can be hard to acknowledge\, express\, capture and process (that is recognise\, name\, accept and then potentially act on).\n  \nThis training event will draw on embodied therapeutic and creative techniques to focus on the presence of emotions in research – how we can attend to and become aware of them in ourselves as researchers and in our participants\, how we can hold emotional space for ourselves and our participants to express emotions safely\, how we can capture the emotional resonance created in research\, again in ourselves and in our participants\, and how we can process the emotions we feel directly\, and as a result of our participants’ experiences. \nCourse will run from 09:30-16:00 \nParticpiants will be asked to wear comfortable clothes to allow them to move freely and bring with you anyting that allows them to sit comfortably (cushions\, throws\, blankets) \n  \nCost \nThe fee per teaching day is: \n• £30 per day for UK/EU registered students\n• £60 per day for staff at UK/EU academic institutions\, UK/EU Research Councils researchers\, UK/EU public sector staff and staff at UK/EU registered charity organisations and recognised UK/EU research institutions.\n• £220 per day for all other participants \nAll fees include event materials\, lunch\, morning and afternoon tea. They do not include travel and accommodation costs. \nCancellation Policy: Please be reminded that you will be charged the full registration fee if you cancel your place within 4 weeks before the training delivery date or you fail to attend. \nIf you are able to fill the place on the course you are cancelling then the cancellation charge will not apply. \nHead to the NCRM Website for details
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/emotions-in-research/
LOCATION:London School of Economics Room:32L.B.07
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190913T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T091022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T091022Z
UID:10000249-1568367000-1568397600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Creating (and sustaining) a healthy workforce
DESCRIPTION:Health and Social Care Conference\n  \nFriday 13 September | 09:30 – 18:00\nBath Spa University\, Michael Tippett Centre \nTalks from leading academics\, professional organisations\, and employers who have implemented successful wellbeing initiatives across the Health (NHS) and Social Care sectors. Free for PhD students. \nWatch a video about the conference here or head to the Bath Spa Live website for more information or to book a space
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/creating-and-sustaining-a-healthy-workforce/
LOCATION:Michael Tippett Centre\, Bath Spa University\, Bath\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190912T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190913T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T091453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T121555Z
UID:10000251-1568282400-1568388600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Integrating and analysing multiple datasets
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide participants with conceptual and technical skills to understand the processes of using data from different sources. The workshop will be comprised of presentations and practical exercises using data from the UK Data Service and open data sources.This workshop will enable participants to: \n• Produce data descriptions and summaries to understand the data.\n• Use statistical tools to clean and manipulate data\n• Integrate relational data\n• Identify and handle missing data\n• Visualise data and explore patterns\n• Improve their interdisciplinary team working skills \nCourse Leaders: Dr Ana Ivon Morales Gomez (UK Data Service-University of Manchester)\nProf Mark Elliot (University of Manchester) \nThis course will introduce participants to the complexities of analysing data from multiple sources. It will cover issues of data quality\, cleaning\, derivation and linkage. \nThe increasing availability of data on all aspects of modern life – whether such data be open\, archived or proprietary – has started to open up the possibility of drawing on multiple datasets to solve analytical problems. \nGetting to know the data available is a fundamental step in data analysis. Not only does it allow us to know what they contain\, their scope and shape\, but also provides insights about the quality\, format and other potential issues that affect the usability of the data. This is especially important when working with data from different sources\, where inconsistencies between the different sources are more prone to occur presenting problems with merging or linking the datasets together. \nDay 1 \nThe morning session will be focused on data cleaning and manipulation as an essential part of data analysis. In this session\, we will learn how to identify the type of cleaning a particular data set needs in preparation for the data analysis. We will learn different techniques and practical tools to explore and manipulate the data with an emphasis on: checking the quality of the data\, removing unnecessary data\, creating new variables and dealing with potential errors and inconsistencies. \nThe afternoon session will be firstly devoted to discussing issues around missing data\, with the goal of learning to identify missing data mechanisms and how different methods are applied to address missingness\, depending on the underlying mechanism. Then\, we will move on to discuss challenges around linking relational data and learn different methods to integrate data from different sources. \nAll sessions will include a mixture of presentations and hands-on practical activities. All the practical exercises will be done using R Studio. These practical sessions will give participants the opportunity to apply the main concepts discussed in the lectures to real-world data. \nDay 2  \nDay 2 will focus on working in teams to produce an analysis requiring them to work on multiple datasets. At the end of the day each team will present their solution. \nOn completion of this workshop\, participants will gain new skills to understand the challenges of using real-world data and to apply a range of data analysis tools to process\, clean and transform data into a suitable format for data analysis. Participants will also learn how to work with multiple datasets and apply practical methods for handling missing data. \nIntroduction to R webinar (optional) \nThe course will be taught using R. For those with no prior experience an introductory webinar is designed with the purpose of giving a brief introduction to R to participants with no previous experience using R or R Studio. A private link to the webinar will be sent to all participants. \nDay One- 10:00 -5:00 pm \nDay Two – 9:00-3:30 pm  \nReading materials (not compulsory) \nWickham\, H; Grolemund\, G. 2016”R for Data Science” available online: https://r4ds.had.co.nz/ \n  \nCost \n• £30 per day for UK/EU registered students\n• £60 per day for staff at UK/EU academic institutions\, UK/EU Research Councils researchers\, UK/EU public sector staff and staff at UK/EU registered charity organisations and recognised UK/EU research institutions.\n• £220 per day for all other participants
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/integrating-and-analysing-multiple-datasets/
LOCATION:Roscoe Building\, University of Manchester\, Manchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190912T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T090640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T090640Z
UID:10000246-1568278800-1568307600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Student-Led Writing Retreats
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEvery Thursday\, 9.00-17.00\, First Floor Meeting Room\, 1 Priory Road Bristol \nThe day is split up into blocks and you can choose to attend as many or little blocks as you need. During the blocks you can work hard and be productive\, before switching off during the breaks and getting the opportunity to chat to your fellow students! \n9.00 – 9.15 – Getting ready \n9.15 – 10.45 — Block 1 \n10.45 – 11.15 – Break \n11.15 – 13.00 — Block 2 \n13.00 – 14.00 – Lunch \n14.00 – 15.30 — Block 3 \n15.30 – 16.00 – Break \n16.00 – 17.00 — Block 4 \nIf you are interested then you just have to turn up\, you don’t need to sign up beforehand! Just please ensure you don’t turn up halfway through a block\, this is very distracting for your fellow students trying to concentrate!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/bristol-student-led-writing-retreats-11/
LOCATION:1 Priory Road\, Bristol\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190911
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190619T123924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T121555Z
UID:10000243-1567987200-1568159999@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Questionnaire Design
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever discovered too late that your survey questionnaires did not deliver useful data?  This course is about learning to write effective survey questions and combining them into a meaningful questionnaire.  This course is designed to remedy that situation.  This course combines practical knowledge with advice from the current survey research literature\, featuring lectures and hands-on exercises. \nThe course covers: \n\nKey principles of question design (from cognitive\, linguistic and practical perspectives) (with Workshop)\nSpecial issues for factual questions (with Workshop) – Highlights from Appendix on advanced topics for factual questions focusing on understanding memory issues and solutions.\nSpecial issues for subjective questions (with Workshop) – Highlights from Appendix on attitude change\nIssues in measuring validity and reliability\nHighlights from appendix on asking sensitive questions\nCombining individual questions into a questionnaire\nSpecial guidelines for self-completion surveys (e.g.\, web or paper-based surveys) versus quantitative interview surveys (face-to-face and telephone) (with Group Discussion)\nAn introduction to the various methods to test survey questions\n“Open surgery” where participants can receive comments on their own questionnaires in a group setting or one-on-one with Dr Campanelli\n\nBy the end of the course participants will: \n\nHave a greater awareness of the different aspects involved in writing good survey questions and questionnaires\, taking into account the important differences between questionnaire design for quantitative interview surveys versus self-completion surveys\nHave the tools to critique existing surveys\nHave the knowledge to be able to write their own high quality questionnaires\n\nThis course is aimed at anyone in any discipline wishing to improve their survey questionnaires. The course will benefit people who anticipate designing a questionnaire in the future but also those in the role of critiquing commissioned or existing research. \nPreparatory Reading \nKrosnick\, J. A. and Presser\, S. (2010)\, Questionnaire Design in J. D. Wright and P.V. Marsden (eds)\, Handbook of Survey Research (Second Edition)\, San Diego\, CA: Elsevier. \nIt is fine to read the 2009 version submitted for publication and available at https://web.stanford.edu/dept/communication/faculty/krosnick/docs/2009/2009_handbook_krosnick.pdf. \n  \nLevel: \nEntry (no or almost no prior knowledge) \n  \nCost: \nThe fee per teaching day is: \n• £30 per day for UK/EU registered students\n• £60 per day for staff at UK/EU academic institutions\, UK/EU Research Councils researchers\, UK/EU public sector staff and staff at UK/EU registered charity organisations and recognised UK/EU research institutions.\n• £220 per day for all other participants \nAll fees include event materials\, lunch\, morning and afternoon tea. They do not include travel and accommodation costs.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/questionnaire-design/
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190905T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T091228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T091228Z
UID:10000250-1567674000-1567789200@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Behavioural Exchange 2019
DESCRIPTION:Behavioural Exchange 2019\n5th and 6th September\nLimited spaces available for ESRC-funded students \n  \nThe Behavioural Insights Team is holding the Behavioural Exchange conference in London on the 5th and 6th September.  BX2019 will gather together the world’s leading policy-makers\, academics and practitioners to explore new frontiers in behavioural science and we are pleased to confirm that we have secured 30 places for ESRC-funded students to attend this event. \n  \nThese places are available on a first come\, first served basis and at the reduced rate of £90 per student. In order to register for one of these spaces\, please register as a General Attendee and enter the code ESRCBursary at the checkout stage.\nThis code is valid until 1 September 2019. \nHead to the website to register by clicking heading to the Behavioral Exchange website
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/behavioural-exchange-2019/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190905T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T090612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T090612Z
UID:10000245-1567674000-1567702800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Student-Led Writing Retreats
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEvery Thursday\, 9.00-17.00\, First Floor Meeting Room\, 1 Priory Road Bristol \nThe day is split up into blocks and you can choose to attend as many or little blocks as you need. During the blocks you can work hard and be productive\, before switching off during the breaks and getting the opportunity to chat to your fellow students! \n9.00 – 9.15 – Getting ready \n9.15 – 10.45 — Block 1 \n10.45 – 11.15 – Break \n11.15 – 13.00 — Block 2 \n13.00 – 14.00 – Lunch \n14.00 – 15.30 — Block 3 \n15.30 – 16.00 – Break \n16.00 – 17.00 — Block 4 \nIf you are interested then you just have to turn up\, you don’t need to sign up beforehand! Just please ensure you don’t turn up halfway through a block\, this is very distracting for your fellow students trying to concentrate!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/bristol-student-led-writing-retreats-10/
LOCATION:1 Priory Road\, Bristol\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190905
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190619T123434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T121555Z
UID:10000242-1567555200-1567641599@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:How to write your Methodology Chapter- NCRM Training
DESCRIPTION:This workshop aims to give participants a range of practical approaches they can adopt when writing about methodology in the social sciences\, with a particular focus on writing a PhD methodology chapter. Using a range of exercises throughout\, the course focuses on 20 or so writing strategies and thought experiments designed to provide more clarity and power to the often-difficult challenge of writing about methods. The course also looks at common mistakes and how to avoid them when writing about methods. The focus throughout is on building confidence and increasing our repertoire of writing strategies and skills.\nThe course covers: \n\nA range of practical writing strategies for handling methodology\nThe challenges of writing a PhD methodology chapter or a methods section in a research paper\nWriting for qualitative and quantitative research approaches\nUnderstanding different audiences and the needs of different academic markets\n\nBy the end of the course participants will: \n\nBetter understand who and what ‘methodology writing’ is for\nKnow the differences and similarities between PhD methods chapters\, research paper methods sections and methods books\nUnderstand and reflect on 20+ principles (or starting points) of best practice in methodology writing\nFocus writing on audience needs and expectations\nBe aware of common mistakes and misunderstandings and so avoid them\nReflect on the relationship between methodology writing and other parts of your manuscript\nTo develop learning and best practice through exercises and examples\n\nTarget Audience \nPhD students\, post-docs and junior researchers in the social sciences working on their doctoral theses or supervising doctoral students.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/how-to-write-your-methodology-chapter-ncrm-training/
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190829T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190829T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T013032
CREATED:20190930T090539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T090539Z
UID:10000050-1567069200-1567098000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Student-Led Writing Retreats
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEvery Thursday\, 9.00-17.00\, First Floor Meeting Room\, 1 Priory Road Bristol \nThe day is split up into blocks and you can choose to attend as many or little blocks as you need. During the blocks you can work hard and be productive\, before switching off during the breaks and getting the opportunity to chat to your fellow students! \n9.00 – 9.15 – Getting ready \n9.15 – 10.45 — Block 1 \n10.45 – 11.15 – Break \n11.15 – 13.00 — Block 2 \n13.00 – 14.00 – Lunch \n14.00 – 15.30 — Block 3 \n15.30 – 16.00 – Break \n16.00 – 17.00 — Block 4 \nIf you are interested then you just have to turn up\, you don’t need to sign up beforehand! Just please ensure you don’t turn up halfway through a block\, this is very distracting for your fellow students trying to concentrate!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/bristol-student-led-writing-retreats-9/
LOCATION:1 Priory Road\, Bristol\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
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