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SUMMARY:Introduction to Bayesian Statistics for Social Scientists
DESCRIPTION:This course will familiarise students with the basic concepts of Bayesian theory. It is designed to provide an introduction to the principles\, methods\, and applications of Bayesian statistics. Bayesian statistics offers a powerful framework for data analysis and inference\, allowing for the incorporation of prior knowledge and uncertainty in a coherent and systematic manner. \n\nThe course covers: \n\nThe Basics of Probability\nBayes’ Theorem and Bayesian inference\nProbability Functions\nBayesian Conjugates\nMarkov Chain Monte Carlo\nApplications\n\n  \nBy the end of the course participants will: \n\nBe able to understand the basics of Bayesian analysis\nPerform simple Bayesian analyses\nApply simple models to their own work\n\n  \nThe course will be split across two days. On both days\, participants will work through a two-hour pre-recorded lecture in the morning and attend a two-hour live session at 2pm where they will have the opportunity to apply their learning to practical examples.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/introduction-to-bayesian-statistics-for-social-scientists/2025-03-26/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
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UID:10000486-1742547600-1742572800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Longitudinal Data Analysis
DESCRIPTION:In this course you will learn both how to clean longitudinal data as well as the main statistical models used to analyse it. The course will cover three fundamental frameworks for analysing longitudinal data: multilevel modelling\, structural equation modelling and event history analysis. \nThe course is organised as a mixture of lectures and hands-on practicals using real-world data. During the course\, there will also be opportunities to discuss also how to apply these models in your own research. \n  \nOutcomes: \n\nTo gain competence in the concepts\, designs and terms of longitudinal research.\nTo be able to apply a range of different methods for longitudinal data analysis.\nTo have a general understanding of how each method represents different kinds of longitudinal processes.\nTo be able to choose a design\, a plausible model and an appropriate method of analysis for a range of research questions.\n\n\nTopics covered by session \n\n13.03.2025  – Data cleaning and visualization of longitudinal data \n21.03.2025 – Cross-lagged models (covering also an introduction to Structural Equation Modelling and auto-regressive models) \n28.03.2025 – Multilevel model of change (covering also an introduction to multilevel modelling) \n04.04.2025 –  Latent Growth Modelling \n11.04.2025  – Survival models (also known as event history analysis)
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/introduction-to-longitudinal-data-analysis/2025-03-21/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20241204T143354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T143354Z
UID:10000485-1741856400-1741881600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Longitudinal Data Analysis
DESCRIPTION:In this course you will learn both how to clean longitudinal data as well as the main statistical models used to analyse it. The course will cover three fundamental frameworks for analysing longitudinal data: multilevel modelling\, structural equation modelling and event history analysis. \nThe course is organised as a mixture of lectures and hands-on practicals using real-world data. During the course\, there will also be opportunities to discuss also how to apply these models in your own research. \n  \nOutcomes: \n\nTo gain competence in the concepts\, designs and terms of longitudinal research.\nTo be able to apply a range of different methods for longitudinal data analysis.\nTo have a general understanding of how each method represents different kinds of longitudinal processes.\nTo be able to choose a design\, a plausible model and an appropriate method of analysis for a range of research questions.\n\n\nTopics covered by session \n\n13.03.2025  – Data cleaning and visualization of longitudinal data \n21.03.2025 – Cross-lagged models (covering also an introduction to Structural Equation Modelling and auto-regressive models) \n28.03.2025 – Multilevel model of change (covering also an introduction to multilevel modelling) \n04.04.2025 –  Latent Growth Modelling \n11.04.2025  – Survival models (also known as event history analysis)
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/introduction-to-longitudinal-data-analysis/2025-03-13/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20250226T162135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T162338Z
UID:10000497-1741186800-1741190400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:From research impact to commercialisation: the who\, what & how of making your research impactful and sustainable
DESCRIPTION:The School of Education at the University of Bristol are pleased to extend an invitation to SWDTP-affiliated students and colleagues to attend the following event:\n\nFrom research impact to commercialisation: the who\, what & how of making your research impactful and sustainable\nHybrid event | 15:00 – 16:00\, Wednesday 5th March 2025\nAcademics in the School of Education have been quite successful in impact work which has led onto commercialisation opportunities\, including the options to license the toolkits arising from research to organisations to continue to deliver this work in practice or by the creation of social enterprises that create value to educators/pupils etc but also give the opportunity to reinvest into the enterprise.\nThis session\, chaired by fellow School of Education academic Dr Frances Giampapa\, aims to give you an understanding of what enterprise is and how to work from impact towards commercialisation in this panel session.\n\nMore details and registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-research-impact-to-commercialisation-tickets-1235895128599?aff=oddtdtcreator\nA reminder that this event is not organised by the SWDTP. Please direct enquiries to Seekan Hui (seekan.hui@bristol.ac.uk).
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/from-research-impact-to-commercialisation-the-who-what-how-of-making-your-research-impactful-and-sustainable/
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20250120T114047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T114047Z
UID:10000490-1741168800-1741192200@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Gen Delta Student Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This is free training workshop for women from Black\, Asian and other minoritised ethnic groups currently in postgraduate research (PGR) studies on ‘retention and progression’ at Goldsmiths\, University of London on Wednesday\, 5th March 2025 from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. See flyer attached. \n  \nIn this workshop you will learn about the different funding opportunities available to undertake PGR research\, you will also develop skills in writing a research proposal for PGR study. Reimbursement of up to £125 per person will be offered for travel\, however\, please wait until your place is confirmed before booking travel. Catering will also be provided on the day. \n  \nTo learn more about this event\, please follow the link below. \n  \nFor questions or queries please email Anna Horn\, the Generation Delta project manager at a.e.horn@leeds.ac.uk. \n  \nWebsite: https://generationdelta.leeds.ac.uk/news/the-university-of-plymouth/ \nTwitter: https://twitter.com/GenDelta2022/status/1775475535642038561 \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7181239189928058880
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/gen-delta-student-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250228T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250228T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T120226Z
UID:10000498-1740729600-1740762000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Beyond Farm to Fork
DESCRIPTION:Are you a PhD student at the University of Exeter undertaking food-related research? Whether your project touches on farming or fishing\, food consumption or food waste\, plant diseases or diet-related health outcomes – if your project is related to food\, we’d love for you to join us for the Beyond Farm to Fork conference. This interdisciplinary\, one-day event\, organised by PhD students for PhD students\, will be held on Tuesday 25 March at the St Luke’s campus. After sharing our research topics in lightning talks\, we’ll hear from researchers in the Exeter Food network and will have the opportunity to practice collaboration through preparing a vegetarian lunch and taking part in a creative activity.  \n\nLearn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-farm-to-fork-registration-1215350388729
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/beyond-farm-to-fork/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20250207T140537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T140604Z
UID:10000493-1740668400-1740675600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Queer(ing) Migration film screening and director Q&A - MMB PGR Group
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the date for the second MMB PGR discussion group taking place on Thursday 27th February from 3:00-5:00pm (Arts Complex LT3). \nContinuing our thread of critical approaches to migration studies\, we will be paying attention to perspectives on queer(ing) migration\, particularly to challenge understandings of queer liberation through migration. Which bodies are afforded opportunities to migrate? How do borders act as violent regulators of Western understandings of sex\, genders\, and sexualities? How might queer perspectives challenge the assumption that queer refugees are ‘liberated’ in and through their asylum claims? \nTo help us with these questions\, we are excited to be screening the film Queer Exile\, directed by writer and activist Ahmed Awadalla. He will join us virtually to take part in a Q&A after the screening. The details of the film are below: \nAfter fleeing Egypt post-2011 revolution\, an activist seeks freedom in Berlin but finds himself in a refugee camp surrounded by far-right protests. As he navigates the hostility and nostalgia for his past\, he reflects on exile\, queerness\, and the meaning of “home” while forming new friendships. \nDrinks and popcorn will be provided to go along with the film screening. Most importantly\, this is an interdisciplinary space and we value as much input from as many perspectives as possible! \nPlease register to attend as this will help us plan catering and let us know if you have any dietary requirements. For further information\, please get in touch. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/queering-migration-film-screening-and-director-qa-queer-exile-by-ahmed-awadalla-mmb-pgr-group/
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20250211T104647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T105051Z
UID:10000494-1740654000-1740657600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:How do you choose a reference manager?
DESCRIPTION:With so many options available\, choosing a reference manager can be overwhelming and confusing. In this 60-minute webinar\, we will look at three of the most commonly-used reference managers: Endnote\, Mendeley and Zotero. We will explore key considerations such as the learning curve of the software\, their compatibility with word processors and how easily they import various file formats. There will be a demonstration of each reference manager\, illustrating their main features and advantages\, as well as a quick comparison of the software and their pros and cons. \nChoosing a reference manager is essential in the early stages of doctoral research and when collaborating on a literature review within a research team. \nThis is the second webinar in the SWDTP literature review series.Kerrianne Orriss is a Teaching and Learning Librarian at the University of Bristol.Please note this session will be recorded. Some limited participation may be elicited in the session (no breakout groups). \nRegister on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-do-you-choose-a-reference-manager-tickets-1237818671969?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/how-do-you-choose-a-reference-manager/
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20241204T140543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T112845Z
UID:10000484-1739973600-1739979000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Creative Research Methods
DESCRIPTION:This is a six-week course covering creative research methods and ethics in theory and in practice. The course runs for 1.5 hours online each week\, from 2-3.30 pm on Wednesdays\, with associated readings\, videos\, exercises and online discussions in between the online sessions. \nSession 1: creative methods and ethics in a pandemic \nSession 2: enhanced and mobile interviews \nSession 3: using comics and animation in research \nSession 4: using video in research \nSession 5: poetic inquiry \nSession 6: metaphor collection and analysis \n  \nThis event is delivered by an external host. To register\, please follow this link: https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13905
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/creative-research-methods/2025-02-19/
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20250124T160751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T105059Z
UID:10000491-1739444400-1739448000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:How do you search for articles in a systematic way?
DESCRIPTION:In this 60-minute webinar\, we will explore the difference between a “traditional” literature review and one that draws on systematic methodologies. We will examine what is meant by a “comprehensive” search and how to build a robust search strategy\, delve into searching in various databases\, and discuss how to manage the screening of our results. Systematic literature reviews can be used in your doctoral dissertation. They are often commissioned by organisations that need background information to inform a budget decision\, policy advocacy or to bid for funding\, so it is a useful skill for anyone planning a career as a social science researcher. \nThis webinar will be delivered by Rosey Crow who is Subject librarian for the School of Education and the School for Policy Studies at the University of Bristol. Active participation is not expected. You are\, of course\, welcome to raise questions during the session. Please note this session will be recorded. \nRegister here on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-do-you-search-for-articles-in-a-systematic-way-tickets-1220789597549?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/how-do-you-search-for-articles-in-a-systematic-way/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20241204T140543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T112845Z
UID:10000483-1739368800-1739374200@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Creative Research Methods
DESCRIPTION:This is a six-week course covering creative research methods and ethics in theory and in practice. The course runs for 1.5 hours online each week\, from 2-3.30 pm on Wednesdays\, with associated readings\, videos\, exercises and online discussions in between the online sessions. \nSession 1: creative methods and ethics in a pandemic \nSession 2: enhanced and mobile interviews \nSession 3: using comics and animation in research \nSession 4: using video in research \nSession 5: poetic inquiry \nSession 6: metaphor collection and analysis \n  \nThis event is delivered by an external host. To register\, please follow this link: https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13905
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/creative-research-methods/2025-02-12/
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20250204T120136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T151710Z
UID:10000492-1738836000-1738845000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:How2Glu: CV Builder
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help you understand how to develop relevant experience and demonstrate competencies by working through individual and group activities to identify approaches for different careers paths\, explore different kinds of CV and how to find helpful resources. \nWe’ll look at examples of chronological\, skills-based\, academic\, project-based and portfolio CVs and talk through what options are going to work best for you. You’ll then capture your career goals in terms of values\, motivations and working environment. And then we’ll then look at five sought-after transferable skills – communication\, confidence\, expectation management\, flexibility and optimism – and ways you can enhance\, develop and evidence them through your PhD experience. \nYou will create a glucard™ CV builder to capture your transferable skills\, experience and examples. We’ll work through common issues and barriers and Sabina will share examples of different career journeys and modes of presentation\, graphically facilitate the session\, demonstrating key learning and tools and link further resources.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/how2glu-cv-builder/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250205T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20241204T140543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T112845Z
UID:10000482-1738764000-1738769400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Creative Research Methods
DESCRIPTION:This is a six-week course covering creative research methods and ethics in theory and in practice. The course runs for 1.5 hours online each week\, from 2-3.30 pm on Wednesdays\, with associated readings\, videos\, exercises and online discussions in between the online sessions. \nSession 1: creative methods and ethics in a pandemic \nSession 2: enhanced and mobile interviews \nSession 3: using comics and animation in research \nSession 4: using video in research \nSession 5: poetic inquiry \nSession 6: metaphor collection and analysis \n  \nThis event is delivered by an external host. To register\, please follow this link: https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13905
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/creative-research-methods/2025-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250204T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20241015T155217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T155217Z
UID:10000470-1738663200-1738674000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Self-Employment & Starting Your Own Business
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will explore how to transition from a PhD to self-employment or starting your own business\, the key questions you need to consider\, and what your first steps might be. The session is designed for students new to the idea of self-employment\, as well as those with prior experience of self-employment who are considering how to update their offer during/following their studies. \nDuring the workshop\, you will;\n❏ Learn about the practical steps and the latest information you need to know about setting up in business – including tax\, insurance\, company structures\, and day rates\n❏ Hear from experienced speakers who have made the transition between academic study and self-employment – sharing top tips\, pitfalls to avoid\, approaches\n❏ Ask questions you have about making the move to self-employment or starting your own business\, and get some answers! \nThis workshop will take place on Zoom and be facilitated by Dr Ceri Gorton and Ellen O’Hara from Bird & Gorton.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/introduction-to-self-employment-starting-your-own-business/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20241204T140543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T112845Z
UID:10000481-1738159200-1738164600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Creative Research Methods
DESCRIPTION:This is a six-week course covering creative research methods and ethics in theory and in practice. The course runs for 1.5 hours online each week\, from 2-3.30 pm on Wednesdays\, with associated readings\, videos\, exercises and online discussions in between the online sessions. \nSession 1: creative methods and ethics in a pandemic \nSession 2: enhanced and mobile interviews \nSession 3: using comics and animation in research \nSession 4: using video in research \nSession 5: poetic inquiry \nSession 6: metaphor collection and analysis \n  \nThis event is delivered by an external host. To register\, please follow this link: https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13905
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/creative-research-methods/2025-01-29/
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250122T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250122T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20241204T140543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T112845Z
UID:10000480-1737554400-1737559800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Creative Research Methods
DESCRIPTION:This is a six-week course covering creative research methods and ethics in theory and in practice. The course runs for 1.5 hours online each week\, from 2-3.30 pm on Wednesdays\, with associated readings\, videos\, exercises and online discussions in between the online sessions. \nSession 1: creative methods and ethics in a pandemic \nSession 2: enhanced and mobile interviews \nSession 3: using comics and animation in research \nSession 4: using video in research \nSession 5: poetic inquiry \nSession 6: metaphor collection and analysis \n  \nThis event is delivered by an external host. To register\, please follow this link: https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13905
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/creative-research-methods/2025-01-22/
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250120T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20241204T114247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T114247Z
UID:10000475-1737378000-1737385200@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Interdisciplinary Research Supervision Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop aims to guide and support research supervisors in negotiating the complexity of interdisciplinary research supervision with tips and tools for best practice. This workshop will be useful for new and experienced research supervisors who are interested in learning more about how we can support students undertaking interdisciplinary research\, and is relevant for all disciplines.\nThe workshop will be led by Helen Thomas-Hughes (Associate Professor in Community-Engaged Research and Pedagogy\, Cabot Education Director\, University of Bristol)\, and Jo Rose (Associate Professor in Social Psychology of Education\, University of Bristol).\n\nEligibility:\n\n\nThis opportunity is open to pathway leads and current supervisors of SWDTP students.\n\n\nRegistration deadline:\n\n\n13th January\, or until all spaces are filled.\n\n\nA Zoom link will be sent to participants separately before the workshop.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/interdisciplinary-research-supervision-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20241204T140543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T112845Z
UID:10000479-1736949600-1736955000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Creative Research Methods
DESCRIPTION:This is a six-week course covering creative research methods and ethics in theory and in practice. The course runs for 1.5 hours online each week\, from 2-3.30 pm on Wednesdays\, with associated readings\, videos\, exercises and online discussions in between the online sessions. \nSession 1: creative methods and ethics in a pandemic \nSession 2: enhanced and mobile interviews \nSession 3: using comics and animation in research \nSession 4: using video in research \nSession 5: poetic inquiry \nSession 6: metaphor collection and analysis \n  \nThis event is delivered by an external host. To register\, please follow this link: https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13905
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/creative-research-methods/2025-01-15/
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250108T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250108T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20241204T140543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T112845Z
UID:10000478-1736344800-1736350200@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Creative Research Methods
DESCRIPTION:This is a six-week course covering creative research methods and ethics in theory and in practice. The course runs for 1.5 hours online each week\, from 2-3.30 pm on Wednesdays\, with associated readings\, videos\, exercises and online discussions in between the online sessions. \nSession 1: creative methods and ethics in a pandemic \nSession 2: enhanced and mobile interviews \nSession 3: using comics and animation in research \nSession 4: using video in research \nSession 5: poetic inquiry \nSession 6: metaphor collection and analysis \n  \nThis event is delivered by an external host. To register\, please follow this link: https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13905
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/creative-research-methods/2025-01-08/
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241218T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20240917T133753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T133753Z
UID:10000465-1734516000-1734537600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Open House - University of Bristol
DESCRIPTION:We at the SWDTP love connecting with our community and what better way than to come straight to you! The purpose of this meet-up is for students to have the chance to come and speak directly with the SWDTP team\, it need not be a PhD or academic-related discussion either\, we always love to simply see how our students are doing and help them in any way we can. \nIf you’d like to book a meeting with one of us\, please do drop us an email. You can find our profiles and contact details on the Meet the Team page of our website. And don’t forget\, you don’t have to have a specific request to come along. If you’d like a catch-up and a coffee (on us)\, we’d love to see you!\n\nLocation details to follow.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/open-house-university-of-bristol-2/
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241216T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20241210T112256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T112256Z
UID:10000489-1734341400-1734354000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Healthy and Sustainable Productivity Habits
DESCRIPTION:As an academic you are expected to fulfil a number of different roles. You are a researcher\, educator\, you have administrative tasks and are expected to show leadership and be an effective manager. This often includes defining your own goals and being expected to reinvent yourself constantly\, publish or perish\, inspire and engage students and the wider public\, and to work at the fringes of research and go beyond. On top of that you are bombarded by university meetings\, requests to attend to administrative tasks and email overload! This is exacerbated by being a parent\, where we have much less time and energy often resulting in feeling we are a bad parent as well a bad researcher. \nAll of this can pile the pressure on and can feel overwhelming. Unfortunately\, our typical approach to dealing with this is to react to the loudest and latest requests\, effectively only responding to what other people want from us rather than being able to prioritise the most important tasks. As a result\, we work long hours\, even during weekends\, while being at the same time frustrated not achieving our goals. \nThis session will help you break this vicious circle. You will be introduced to a wide range of modern productivity tools and techniques\, alongside numerous examples from real academic work\, to help you deal with these challenges. You will be able to raise your productivity\, set and achieve your goals\, reduce your stress\, boost your creativity\, increase you thinking time\, beat procrastination\, and keep focused and calm during stressful times – All with the effect of being more in control\, balanced and\, eventually\, happier and more fulfilled. \nThe workshop will take place in-person at the SWDTP Offices in 1 Priory Road\, Bristol\, BS8 1TX.\nThe workshop has 2 parts. In the first part we talk about how to rethink what productivity means. This includes also some practical work where participants look at their own work/life situation to gain insights. In the second part I will introduce powerful tricks and tips to help you to stay on track.\nOverall\, the workshop is highly interactive and discussion is encouraged.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/healthy-and-sustainable-productivity-habits/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20241105T100609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T100609Z
UID:10000472-1733997600-1734004800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Authority\, Authenticity and Assertiveness Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Even though you really know your stuff\, it can be difficult to be heard in demanding\, and often highly charged environments. Maybe you sometimes feel that your voice has been drowned out by more senior or strident ones\, and that you don’t have the status to argue your corner? \nThis session will boost your ability to interact with others in a confident\, engaging and authentic manner. \nPlease note that\, although this session will be hosted online\, it will be interactive and so we recommend that\, where possible\, you join from a computer in a quiet space\, and turn your camera on during the session.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/authority-authenticity-and-assertiveness-masterclass/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20240917T133703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T133703Z
UID:10000464-1733911200-1733932800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Open House - University of Bath
DESCRIPTION:We at the SWDTP love connecting with our community and what better way than to come straight to you! The purpose of this meet-up is for students to have the chance to come and speak directly with the SWDTP team\, it need not be a PhD or academic-related discussion either\, we always love to simply see how our students are doing and help them in any way we can. \nIf you’d like to book a meeting with one of us\, please do drop us an email. You can find our profiles and contact details on the Meet the Team page of our website. And don’t forget\, you don’t have to have a specific request to come along. If you’d like a catch-up and a coffee (on us)\, we’d love to see you!\n\nLocation details to follow.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/open-house-university-of-bath-7/
CATEGORIES:Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20240917T133602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T133602Z
UID:10000463-1733306400-1733328000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Open House - UWE
DESCRIPTION:We at the SWDTP love connecting with our community and what better way than to come straight to you! The purpose of this meet-up is for students to have the chance to come and speak directly with the SWDTP team\, it need not be a PhD or academic-related discussion either\, we always love to simply see how our students are doing and help them in any way we can. \nIf you’d like to book a meeting with one of us\, please do drop us an email. You can find our profiles and contact details on the Meet the Team page of our website. And don’t forget\, you don’t have to have a specific request to come along. If you’d like a catch-up and a coffee (on us)\, we’d love to see you!\n\nLocation details to follow.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/open-house-uwe-3/
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20241015T154959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T155038Z
UID:10000469-1733306400-1733324400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Pitching your PhD for Non-Academic Jobs
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore;\n❏ Top tips for non-academic job applications\, CV writing and interviews\n❏ Pitching your PhD for non-academic jobs – formal and informal methods\n❏ Key skills\, experience\, and attributes needed in different sectors\n❏ Hacking real job applications\n❏ Skills and experience you want to develop during your PhD \nBy the end of the workshop\, you will have;\n❏ A better understanding of the types of jobs available now in different sectors and how to find them\n❏ Heard from professionals about how their PhDs informed their non-academic careers\n❏ Gained practical advice from sector experts on shaping your CV and interviewing\n❏ Practised pitching your PhD skills for non-academic jobs\n❏ Identified your priorities for professional development \nThis workshop will take place on Zoom and be facilitated by Hannah Bird & Dr Ceri Gorton from Bird & Gorton. \n  \nJeanette Bain-Burnett\nExecutive Director for Policy and Integrity\, Sport England  \nJeanette Bain-Burnett is Executive Director for Policy and Integrity at Sport England. She’s a passionate advocate for Equity\, Inclusion and Community Wellbeing. Jeanette’s 20-year leadership career spans dance theatre\, community arts\, cultural strategy\, regional government and social policy. Former roles include Director of Participation at the Trussell Trust and Assistant Director\, Communities and Social Policy at the Greater London Authority. Based in Bristol\, Jeanette is chair of ACTA Community Theatre\, Governor at St. Mary Redcliffe and Temple School\, and leads Dream Camp\, a girls’ empowerment charity \n  \nDr Alice Bell \nHead of Climate & Health Policy\, Wellcome Trust \n  \nDr Alice Bell is Head of Climate and Health Policy at the Wellcome Trust. She manages a team of policy professionals working across climate change\, infectious disease\, mental health and discovery research issues\, including a programme to secure and deliver the first health day at a UN climate conference. Prior to joining Wellcome in July 2022\, Alice co-ran the climate action charity Possible\, working on everything from clean home heating to solar powered railways\, fixing factories and wind powered ice cream. She has also worked as an academic\, writer and in the museum sector. She is the author of Can We Save the Planet? (Thames and Hudson\, 2020) and Our Biggest Experiment: a history of the climate crisis (Bloomsbury\, 2021)\, which was shortlisted for the 2022 Wainwright Prize for writing on global conservation. \n  \nDr Poshendra Satyal \nSenior Policy Manager\, Birdlife International \nWith a background in the natural and social sciences\, Poshendra has several years of experience in interdisciplinary research\, teaching\, consultancy and project management in the environment and development sector. He currently holds the position of Senior Policy Manager at BirdLife International in Cambridge. As part of his role\, he coordinates BirdLife’s Global Policy Department’s work to enhance the BirdLife Partnership’s policy and advocacy capacity and support the delivery of conservation policy processes. Additionally\, he provides expert advice and guidance to the Partnership\, with a specific focus on global policies related to human development\, justice\, and rights. Poshendra also represents BirdLife in the Conservation Initiative on Human Rights (CIHR). \nBeyond his role at BirdLife\, Poshendra serves as a Trustee/Director of the Royal Geographical Society’s Mount Everest Foundation\, and as an Affiliate Senior Research Fellow at the Southasia Institute of Advanced Studies (Nepal). \nPoshendra obtained his PhD from the Geography Department of The Open University\, UK (2005-2009)\, and an MPhil in Environment and Development from the University of Cambridge\, UK (2001-2002). Prior to coming to the UK\, he completed a BSc (Honours) in Agriculture from Haryana Agricultural University\, India (1996-2000) and a BSc from Tribhuvan University\, Nepal (1994-1996).
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/pitching-your-phd-for-non-academic-jobs/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241203T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20240917T133513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T133513Z
UID:10000462-1733223600-1733238000@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Open House - University of Plymouth
DESCRIPTION:We at the SWDTP love connecting with our community and what better way than to come straight to you! The purpose of this meet-up is for students to have the chance to come and speak directly with the SWDTP team\, it need not be a PhD or academic-related discussion either\, we always love to simply see how our students are doing and help them in any way we can. \nIf you’d like to book a meeting with one of us\, please do drop us an email. You can find our profiles and contact details on the Meet the Team page of our website. And don’t forget\, you don’t have to have a specific request to come along. If you’d like a catch-up and a coffee (on us)\, we’d love to see you!\n\nLocation details to follow.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/open-house-university-of-plymouth-3/
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20241121T163532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T163532Z
UID:10000474-1732714200-1732719600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Sandboxing: Qualitative Interviewing with Sand\, Objects\, and Figures
DESCRIPTION:The sandboxing method was developed from the tradition of play therapy\, specifically the World Technique\, where children create three dimensional scenes\, pictures\, or abstract designs with a range of miniature\, realistic and fantasy\, figures and everyday objects in a tray filled with sand. \nSandboxing adapts this therapeutic practice as a distinctive tool of qualitative data generation with children\, young people\, and adults who create sand scenes and discuss their metaphorical meanings in elicitation interviews. \nThis Bristol Conversations workshop explains the development of the sandboxing technique\, and reflects on the affordances\, limitations and ethical considerations of sandboxing. The workshop also offers an opportunity for attendees to engage with sandboxing materials\, and consider if they could adopt sandboxing for their own research and practice.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/sandboxing-qualitative-interviewing-with-sand-objects-and-figures-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20241114T163022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T163509Z
UID:10000473-1732714200-1732719600@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Sandboxing: Qualitative Interviewing with Sand\, Objects\, and Figures
DESCRIPTION:The sandboxing method was developed from the tradition of play therapy\, specifically the World Technique\, where children create three dimensional scenes\, pictures\, or abstract designs with a range of miniature\, realistic and fantasy\, figures and everyday objects in a tray filled with sand. \nSandboxing adapts this therapeutic practice as a distinctive tool of qualitative data generation with children\, young people\, and adults who create sand scenes and discuss their metaphorical meanings in elicitation interviews. \nThis Bristol Conversations workshop explains the development of the sandboxing technique\, and reflects on the affordances\, limitations and ethical considerations of sandboxing. The workshop also offers an opportunity for attendees to engage with sandboxing materials\, and consider if they could adopt sandboxing for their own research and practice. \nThis event is hosted by the School of Education of The University of Bristol. Please contact them directly if you have any queries. Email address: ed-events@bristol.ac.uk \nRegistration link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sandboxing-qualitative-interviewing-with-sand-objects-and-figures-tickets-1074312340129?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2Aebkjwk%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AMTY5MjA1MzM1My4xNzMwODE3MTk2%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AMTczMDgxNzE5Ni4xLjAuMTczMDgxNzE5Ni4wLjAuMA
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/sandboxing-qualitative-interviewing-with-sand-objects-and-figures/
LOCATION:35 Berkeley Square\, Bristol\, 35 Berkeley Square\, Bristol\, BS81JA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20241009T110457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T083305Z
UID:10000468-1732611600-1732640400@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:SWDTP Student Conference
DESCRIPTION:The SWDTP Annual Student Conference is an event created for students\, by students. It presents a fantastic opportunity to engage in a dynamic and inclusive platform that promotes innovative ideas and critical reflections on the future of social sciences. \nThis year’s conference theme is: \nTransforming social science futures: Rethink\, Reflect\, Research. \nHear from your fellow social science students\, expand your research community and come together with us to look to the future. \nThis conference involves plenary and breakout sessions. Please navigate to the Conference Agenda to read more about the sessions\, as you will have to indicate your preferences as part of the registration form. \nhttps://www.swdtp.ac.uk/2024-conference-agenda/ \nWe are pleased to invite all social science students (whether funded by the SWDTP or not) to register to this free event\, being held in Bristol on November 26th 2024.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/swdtp-student-conference/
LOCATION:Future Inn Bristol
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T222919
CREATED:20241023T130242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T130242Z
UID:10000471-1731578400-1731583800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Neurodiversity by the CDT SuMMeR
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to register for this webinar about neurodiversity\, organised by the CDT SuMMeR and delivered by ‘Your D+I’. In this webinar you will learn more about the natural differences in how people’s brains work and process information.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/neurodiversity-by-the-cdt-summer/
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Seminar/Symposium
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