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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:20260425T051140
CREATED:20190930T091709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T122636Z
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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:20260425T051140
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:20260425T051140
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:20260425T051140
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:20260425T051140
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:20260425T051140
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:20260425T051140
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:20260425T051140
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190829T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190829T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051140
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190822T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051140
CREATED:20190930T090513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T090513Z
UID:10000049-1566464400-1566493200@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-8/
LOCATION:1 Priory Road\, Bristol\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190815T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051140
CREATED:20190930T090358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T090358Z
UID:10000048-1565861400-1565888400@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-7/
LOCATION:1 Priory Road\, Bristol\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190808T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051140
CREATED:20190930T090313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T090322Z
UID:10000047-1565254800-1565283600@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-6/
LOCATION:1 Priory Road\, Bristol\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190801T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051140
CREATED:20190930T090252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T090252Z
UID:10000046-1564650000-1564678800@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-5/
LOCATION:1 Priory Road\, Bristol\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190725T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051140
CREATED:20190930T090211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T090211Z
UID:10000045-1564045200-1564074000@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-4/
LOCATION:1 Priory Road\, Bristol\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190718T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190718T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051140
CREATED:20190930T090145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T090145Z
UID:10000044-1563440400-1563469200@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-3/
LOCATION:1 Priory Road\, Bristol\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190717T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051140
CREATED:20190930T085328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T085328Z
UID:10000041-1563386400-1563390000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Exploring Conflict Through Art
DESCRIPTION:18.00-19.00 July 17th\,\nArts Lecture Theatre\, University of Bath\, BA2 7AY \nJoin SWDTP students Dr Zainab Mai-Bornu and Hannah West along with others for a free lecture from the Minerva Series. \n‘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 film – to explore conflict and conflict-affected societies. The event will showcase research on diverse themes including borderlands and post-war transitions in Nepal and Sri Lanka\, gender and the military\, resource conflict in the Niger delta\, and artisanal mining in West Africa. \nTo find out more and register\, head to the Eventbrite page here
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/exploring-conflict-through-art/
LOCATION:Arts Lecture Theatre\, University of Bath\, BA2 7AY\, Bath\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190711T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051140
CREATED:20190930T090058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T090058Z
UID:10000043-1562835600-1562864400@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190704T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051140
CREATED:20190227T104148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T104148Z
UID:10000037-1562234400-1562259600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:BPS's Psychology of Sexualities Conference
DESCRIPTION:BPS Psychology of Sexualities Section 2019 annual conference \nThere 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 \nWe invite submissions for workshop sessions\, oral presentations and poster presentations from students\, academics and practitioners in the field of psychology and related disciplines. Both quantitative and qualitative research studies are welcome. The environment is friendly and supportive.\nPresentation abstracts will be published as conference proceedings in a subsequent issue of the Section publication\, Psychology of Sexualities Review.\nSuggestions for topics include but are not limited to: \n\nLGBTQ+ (GSRD) experiences\, identities\, relationships\, communities and health\nNon-monogamies\nSexual fluidity\nAsexuality\nRepresentation and marginalisation of LGBTQ+ identities (e.g.\, heterosexism\, homophobia\, biphobia and transphobia\, in media\, politics\, healthcare\, professional settings)\nWorking as an applied psychologist with LGBTQ+ individuals\nFeminist\, queer and other critical approaches to Sexualities\n\nFor more information\, please follow the link below: \nhttps://www.bps.org.uk/events/psychology-sexualities-annual-conference-2019 \n 
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/bpss-psychology-of-sexualities-conference/
LOCATION:The British Psychological Society 30 Tabernacle Street London EC2A 4UE\, London\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190704T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051140
CREATED:20190930T090013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T090013Z
UID:10000042-1562230800-1562259600@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/
LOCATION:First Floor Meeting Room\, 1 Priory Road Bristol\, 1 priory road\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Writing Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190706
DTSTAMP:20260425T051140
CREATED:20190418T075244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T121836Z
UID:10000235-1562112000-1562371199@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:NCRM Summer School - Building quality in inclusive\, participatory and emancipatory research
DESCRIPTION: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 research producers\, users and participants. The drive toward patient or service user engagement in research spans many social as well as health domains and has resulted in innovative models of working and alternative research methods. \n  \nThe 2019 NCRM Summer School provides an opportunity for early career researchers to develop knowledge and skills in participatory methods and the methodological thinking associated with this turn towards democratization of research. Participants will be introduced to inclusive\, participatory or emancipatory methods work in a range of substantive areas and have opportunities to develop their own research practice. The emphasis is on balancing and negotiating the drive for good quality inclusion with the drive for good quality research. \n  \nThe Summer School will be led by NCRM’s Melanie Nind and Ros Edwards (University of Southampton). It will open with a keynote presentation from Peter Beresford on involving and advancing the diverse knowledges of citizens and service users in research\, and close with a keynote from Kaz Stuart on problematising simplistic notions of research\, participation and quality. Other sessions will include presentations on participatory data generation methods\, inclusive research designs\, and approaches to data analysis. There will also be opportunities for participants to take part in panel discussions\, to work with others on some of the methodological challenges arising from their own work\, and to be actively engaged in doing things beyond talking\, listening and reflecting. \nFor more information on the Summer School and to apply for your place please follow this link: https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/SummerSchool/ \n 
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-summer-school-building-quality-in-inclusive-participatory-and-emancipatory-research/
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190628
DTSTAMP:20260425T051140
CREATED:20190227T102214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T102214Z
UID:10000031-1561507200-1561679999@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Conference on co-production and creative methods with young people
DESCRIPTION:Communities Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University. \nConfirmed 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. \nThis is one of the first international multidisciplinary conferences to be held in the UK with a focus on co-production and creative methods that welcomes academics and community partners into a shared space. Co-production has become more mainstream recently within a number of disciplines and contexts across the social sciences and arts and humanities. This conference will address methods and ideas in the broad area of co-production with a focus on making change happen. Our interest is on sharing ideas\, inspiration and experiences around co-production with children and young people. The conference will explore participatory and creative methods. We welcome contributions in a variety of formats\, including but not limited to; presentations\, workshops\, exhibitions\, films\, posters\, experiential events or happenings across the following themes: \n\nCreative methods and co-production – ways of knowing\, doing\, learning together\nYoung people as leaders in co-produced projects – learning from experience\nAcademics and communities co-researching – practice and theory\nTransforming communities through co-produced projects\nInterdisciplinary work on co-produced projects.\nPlaces\, space and co-production\n\n  \nFull Delegate Rate – Full conference:        £250.00 \nFull Delegate Rate – One day:                 £170.00 \nSubsidised Rate* – Full conference:         £130.00 \nSubsidised Rate* – One day                    £95.00 \n*Subsidised rate applies to post graduates\, charitable organisations and community groups. \nRegister your place  \nRegistration closes Monday 13th May
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/conference-on-co-production-and-creative-methods-with-young-people/
LOCATION:Manchester Centre for Youth Studies. Manchester Met University
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190621
DTSTAMP:20260425T051140
CREATED:20190226T164117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T121255Z
UID:10000231-1560988800-1561075199@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:ESRC Media Training
DESCRIPTION: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 expert advice\, allowing them to develop their interview technique\, explain the findings of their research\, and pitch their story. \nFor more information\, click on the link:\nhttp://www.esrc.ac.uk/skills-and-careers/media-training/
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/esrc-media-training-11/
LOCATION:London\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190619
DTSTAMP:20260425T051140
CREATED:20190416T133837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T121554Z
UID:10000039-1560816000-1560902399@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:NCRM: Smartphones and Mobile Sensors in Online Surveys: Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION: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 possibility of capturing images\, and other features. This course will focus on the design implications of the rise of mobile device use for survey research. The research evidence will be reviewed\, and the various options for accommodating mobile Web users will be discussed. The challenges of using the enhanced features of mobile phones for general population surveys will also be reviewed on day 1 of the course.\nThe day 2 will start with the discussion of data quality in mixed-device online surveys in the UK. \nAlso on day 2\, we will further explore the opportunities and challenges of doing mobile surveys through a browser or via an app. We will zoom in on the types on contextual data that can be collected using mobile phone sensors. Such data include data on movement (e.g. to measure activities)\, locations or the environment (light\, noise). Participants can work with an example dataset derived from an app that tracked respondent and measured their geo-locations. \nThe course is focused on situations where respondents are using their own devices\, i.e.\, the designer has little control over the device used. Participants are encouraged to bring their own example surveys to the course to discuss. \n  \nFor more information\, visit the event page on the NCRM website
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-smartphones-and-mobile-sensors-in-online-surveys-opportunities-and-challenges/
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190614
DTSTAMP:20260425T051140
CREATED:20181010T133104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T133104Z
UID:10000020-1560384000-1560470399@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:ESRC Media Training
DESCRIPTION: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.\nIn small group settings run by journalists\, the sessions are full of simulations providing each delegate with expert advice\, allowing them to develop their interview technique\, explain the findings of their research\, and pitch their story. \nFor more information\, click on the link:\nhttp://www.esrc.ac.uk/skills-and-careers/media-training/
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/esrc-media-training-10/
LOCATION:London\, London\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190615
DTSTAMP:20260425T051140
CREATED:20190214T084427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T101736Z
UID:10000226-1560124800-1560556799@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Qualitative Methods - Designing research with qualitative comparative analysis (QRA)
DESCRIPTION:Qualitative Methods – Designing research with qualitative comparative analysis (QRA)\nUpgrade your qualitative method skills \nWe 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 a range of comparative qualitative and case study techniques in different research settings. Each module has up to 25 participants and consists of a 3 hour seminar in the morning and a 1 hour lab session in the afternoon each day. \nThe modules are open to postgraduate research students\, PhD students\, postdocs\, academics\, and research-oriented practitioners who engage in social research\, across the UK and internationally. Upon completion of a written assignment\, each module is credited with an equivalent of 7.5 ECTS points. You can also attend the modules without getting credits if you wish to. \nYou can sign up for one or both modules. If you have any questions\, please contact us at penryn-methods@exeter.ac.uk \nWeek 2: Designing Research with Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)\nWhen? 10-14 June 2019 \nWhat? This module introduces you to the nuts and bolts of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)\, an innovative set-theoretic technique that allows for comparisons of small\, intermediate or large numbers of cases in order to identify necessary and / or sufficient conditions for an outcome. It is an attractive method for scholars who seek to model causally complex patterns and integrate in-depth case knowledge at all stages of the analysis. We will introduce you to performing QCA with the freely available R software using the user-friendly RStudio environment. QCA: Origin\, variants\, uses and approaches \n\nSet theory and causal complexity\nDefining\, structuring\, measuring and calibrating concepts as sets\nAnalyses of necessity and sufficiency\nTruth tables\, limited diversity and counterfactual reasoning\nConservative\, intermediate and parsimonious solution types\nSet-theoretic multi-method research\nPotential pitfalls (skewed data\, model ambiguities\, robustness\, etc.)\n\nWho? The course targets MRes and PhD students\, researchers and research-oriented practitioners from the United Kingdom and abroad\, in the social sciences and beyond. You should have basic knowledge of comparative empirical research. No prior knowledge of statistical software is required\, although it might be an advantage. \nModule aims\nAt the end of the week\, you will: \n\nBe able to design your research using Qualitative Comparative Analysis\nUnderstand the logic and technical underpinnings of Qualitative Comparative Analysis\nBe able to independently perform a crisp-set or fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis using the R software environment\nBe aware of potential pitfalls of Qualitative Comparative Analysis\, and ways of addressing them\nBe familiar with some seminal texts about Qualitative Comparative Analysis\, covering both classics and recent innovations.\n\nAssessment\nTo get the most out of the course\, you should reserve about 2 hours per afternoon for directed reading and other small daily assignments which are not graded. In order to obtain credits (15 credits/ 7.5 ECTS)\, you’ll need to complete an applied QCA analysis of 4000 words\, to be submitted by 12 July 2019. Full instructions will be given in the module handbook nearer the time. Please see the detailed module description for more information. \nPOCM101 module description and indicative reading list
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/qualitative-methods-designing-research-with-qualitative-comparative-analysis-qra/
LOCATION:University of Exeter\, Penryn Campus\, Cornwall\, TR10 9FE\, Exeter\, TR10 9FE\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Exeter":MAILTO:penryn-methods@exeter.ac.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190608
DTSTAMP:20260425T051140
CREATED:20190214T083030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T093851Z
UID:10000225-1559520000-1559951999@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Qualitative Methods - Comparative case study design
DESCRIPTION:Qualitative Methods – Comparative case study design\nUpgrade your qualitative method skills\nWe 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 a range of comparative qualitative and case study techniques in different research settings. Each module has up to 25 participants and consists of a 3 hour seminar in the morning and a 1 hour lab session in the afternoon each day. \nThe modules are open to postgraduate research students\, PhD students\, postdocs\, academics\, and research-oriented practitioners who engage in social research\, across the UK and internationally. Upon completion of a written assignment\, each module is credited with an equivalent of 7.5 ECTS points. You can also attend the modules without getting credits if you wish to. \nYou can sign up for one or both modules. If you have any questions\, please contact us at penryn-methods@exeter.ac.uk \nWeek 1: Comparative Case Study Design\nWhen? 3-7 June 2019 \nWhat? This module provides you with the skills needed to design your qualitative case study research. It covers concept formation\, casing and case selection\, logics and strategies of comparison\, accounting for context and time\, data collection strategies\, and both conceptual and research-practical issues such as limited diversity\, Galton’s problem\, conceptual stretching\, and thinking about scope conditions. In the lab sessions\, we will work extensively with you on your own research projects. \n\nThe logic and goals of qualitative comparative case study research\nDefining\, structuring and measuring social science concepts and typologies\nCasing: what is a case? What is context?\nCase selection and scope conditions\nLogics and techniques of comparison across time and space\n\nWho? The course targets MRes and PhD students\, researchers and research-oriented practitioners from the United Kingdom and abroad\, in the social sciences and beyond. You should have basic knowledge of empirical social research (e.g. what is a case and what is a variable). Those who bring along a specific empirical project will benefit most\, but this is not required. \nModule aims\nAt the end of the week\, you will: \n\nBe able to find the suitable comparative case study research design to answer your research question\nKnow common techniques of structuring and defining concepts\, defining and selecting cases\, thinking about time and context in comparative case study research\, and analysing and comparing cases depending on the inferential goal\, and be able to apply them in your own research\nBe aware of potential pitfalls of comparative case study research\, such as limited empirical diversity and conceptual stretching\, and ways of addressing them\nBe familiar with some seminal texts about comparative case study research\, covering both classics and recent innovations.\nAssessment\n\nTo get the most out of the course\, you should reserve about 2 hours per afternoon for directed reading and other small daily assignments which are not graded. In order to obtain credits (15 credits/ 7.5 ECTS)\, you will need to complete a written research design of 4000 words\, to be submitted by 12 July 2019. Full instructions will be given in the module handbook nearer the time. Please see the detailed module description for more information.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/qualitative-methods-comparative-case-study-design/
LOCATION:University of Exeter\, Penryn Campus\, Cornwall\, TR10 9FE\, Exeter\, TR10 9FE\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Exeter":MAILTO:penryn-methods@exeter.ac.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190601
DTSTAMP:20260425T051140
CREATED:20190226T163919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T125640Z
UID:10000230-1559088000-1559347199@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:NCRM Training- Designing Mixed Method Evaluation Research
DESCRIPTION:As a rule\, our courses cost £30 a day for UK/EU students and £60 a day for UK/EU academics\, researchers or public service staff. Register for the event here \nThis course aims to equip people who attend with methodological knowledge and research skills to be able to design\, conduct and critically appraise evaluation research. \nIt takes a mixed methods approach\, distinguishing the contributions that qualitative and quantitative research designs make\, and demonstrating their complementarity. The major quantitative designs are introduced\, including randomised controlled trials\, regression discontinuity designs and differences in differences. The roles of qualitative methods in formative evaluations\, understanding context\, and investigating potential mechanisms are explored. \nThe practical aspects of planning an evaluation study\, including writing a protocol\, dealing with ethical issues and planning for impact are addressed. Teaching methods include interactive lectures\, discussion of prescribed readings and group work on design tasks. Material considered during the course will be relevant to evaluation research in both the UK and in wider global contexts.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-training-designing-mixed-method-evaluation-research/
LOCATION:Room G.15\, Building 32L\, London School of Economics Houghton Street\, London WC2A 2AE\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190524
DTSTAMP:20260425T051140
CREATED:20181206T120500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T125713Z
UID:10000027-1558569600-1558655999@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:NCRM Training: Introduction to Spatial Data & Using R as a GIS
DESCRIPTION:As a rule\, our courses cost £30 a day for UK/EU students and £60 a day for UK/EU academics\, researchers or public service staff. Register for the event here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this one day course we will explore how to use R to import\, manage and process spatial data. We will also cover the process of making choropleth maps\, as well as some basic spatial analysis. Finally\, we will cover the use of loops to make multiple maps quickly and easily\, one of the major benefits of using a scripting language to make maps\, rather than traditional graphic point-and-click interface. \nThe course covers: \n\nUsing R to import\, manage and process spatial data\nDesign and creation of choropleth maps\nBasic spatial analysis\nWorking with loops in R to create multiple maps\n\nBy the end of the course participants will: \n\nUse R to read in CSV data & spatial data\nKnow how to plot spatial data using R\nJoin spatial data to attribute data\nCustomize colour and classification methods\nUnderstand how to use loops to make multiple maps\nKnow how to reproject spatial data\nBe able to perform point in polygon operations\nKnow how to write shapefiles\n\nThis course is ideal for anyone who wishes to use spatial data in their role. This includes government & other public sector researchers who have data with some spatial information (e.g. address\, postcode\, etc.) which they wish to show on a map. This course is also suitable for those who wish to have an overview of what spatial data can be used for. No previous experience of coding is required. Participants would benefit from some experience of using spatial data (eg Google Maps).
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-training-introduction-to-spatial-data-using-r-as-a-gis/
LOCATION:London\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190524
DTSTAMP:20260425T051140
CREATED:20181010T133038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T133038Z
UID:10000019-1558569600-1558655999@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:ESRC Media Training
DESCRIPTION: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.\nIn small group settings run by journalists\, the sessions are full of simulations providing each delegate with expert advice\, allowing them to develop their interview technique\, explain the findings of their research\, and pitch their story. \nFor more information\, click on the link:\nhttp://www.esrc.ac.uk/skills-and-careers/media-training/
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/esrc-media-training-9/
LOCATION:Bristol\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
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