Methods North West: Methods Sessions
Following on from the successful series of online methods sessions in 2020-21, Methods North West is offering another series of methodological sessions during 2021/22, once again delivered by experts in their fields. New sessions are still being added, so do keep checking back! For full details of upcoming sessions and how to register see here.
16th December; Using the Freedom of Information Act to Gather Data; 14.00-15.00
10th February; Diverse economies: anticapitalocentric, hopeful reading for better worlds;14.00 -15.00
17th February; Metaphors of menopause and how to analyse them; 14.00 - 15.00
Interdisciplinary Research toolkit
In case this is of interest, we would like to pass on information on a multi-media toolkit that is an output from the Shaping Interdisciplinary Practices in Europe (SHAPE-ID) project.
This has been developed with the aim to improve pathways to inter- and transdisciplinary research both within the Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) disciplines but also across AHSS and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and with societal partners.
The toolkit contains resources including case studies, downloadable discussion guides, “top ten tips” and signposting to extensive third party information about how to conduct successful interdisciplinary research which is tailored for different user groups – researchers, research institutions, research funders and societal partners.
Methods Matter Podcast series
The Methods Matter Podcast, from Dementia Researcher and the National Centre for Research Methods, aims to given an introduction to a number of different research methods for those who are either unfamiliar with them and/or want to know about ways to use them in their research. Please circulate the link to any students or ECRs who may be interested in this.
NCRM: Guide on in-situ methodologies in a Covid-impacted uncertain world
NCRM has published a new guide on in-situ methodologies and how they can be adapted for research conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The publication, titled The NCRM wayfinder guide to in-situ methodologies in a Covid-impacted uncertain world, was produced as part of the Changing Research Practices project.he guide was written by Dr Martine Shareck of the Université de Sherbrooke, Dr Stephanie Alexander of the Fondation d'Entreprise MGEN pour la Santé Publique and Nicole Glenn of PolicyWise.The authors present a set of reflective questions to guide adaptation of in-situ methodologies for research conducted during the pandemic and beyond. They also provide a working example of how they have adapted go-along interviews in practice. For full details see here.
See here for Research methods training courses and events
Methods November Newsletter
Exploring PhD Internship Motivations and Experiences
Supporting early career researchers (ECRs) has always been a key strategic objective here at Zinc. It is in this spirit that we are proud to be launching a PhD internship programme in April 2022. To inform the delivery of this (in collaboration with ASPECT) we are reaching out to early career researchers to learn more about their motivations to conduct internships and their experiences of having done so. If you are looking for a unique internship opportunity applications are open on a rolling basis for our April cohort, you can find out more here or apply here.
If you would like to take part in our research, there are two ways to get involved:
1) If you have completed an internship during your PhD. We would like to invite you to attend a group conversation to reflect on your internship experiences. To register your interest please email ellamh@zinc.vc. These will be informal discussions hosted by the Zinc team on Zoom.
2) For those who are currently enrolled in post-graduate study but have not conducted an internship. We would like to invite you to fill out this quick survey about your career aspirations and internship motivations.
If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch with either Ella Moonan-Howard (ellamh@zinc.vc) or Rachel Middlemass (rachelm@zinc.vc).
Institute for Fiscal Studies: Enrichment Placements
Any student at a UK DTP may be eligible to apply for these ESRC-funded placements, which can last for between 6 months and a year. The funds are additional to any other funding the student receives, allowing them to spend the time at IFS, developing their skills and building networks. Students are placed in the research team most closely associated with their own interests and are encouraged to take part in the intellectual life of the Institute. For full details see here
Find an inquiry
Includes other committee work such as pre-appointment and non-inquiry hearings, and legislative scrutiny. See website here.
Pen to Paper Thursday
The idea with the Pen to Paper Thursday sessions is to carve out a designated space for us all (at all levels) to get "stuff" (of all sorts) done in the digital community. There is no obligation for participants to stay for the whole session/ join each session. People are free to use the sessions in a way that works best for them. These sessions are designed for people to develop an accountable writing practice and to "reclaim" time for us to work on the things we'd like to focus on together.
Each Pen to Paper Thursday looks like this:
- 09:30am - 12.30pm BST (incl breaks).
- 5 X 25-minute writing sessions.
- Google Meet (cameras and mics off until break time).
- A short goal-setting exercise (for personal accountability, non-pressured/ no testing.
Future participants should email: f.e.adams@keele.ac.uk to be added to the weekly Google Invitation.
British Library: Doctoral Open Days: Now open for bookings
What is the British Library? What’s in the collection? And how can I find what I need? Join us for a series of webinars to learn how to kick off your research. Our online Doctoral Open Days will be followed by two on site orientation days at the Library in St Pancras.
Pick up the basics with our introductory webinar, and then choose from a range of modules, each introducing an area of our collection so you can focus on what will be relevant to you.
All online sessions take place on Wednesday afternoons between 12 January and 2 March 2022. You will then be invited to join us onsite on 4 or 7 March 2022, and more information will be circulated in February.
All events in the series are free, and you can join as many as you like. In fact, we recommend you do because you never know what you might find. Please book in advance, as places are limited.
For full details see here.
closer
Registrations are now open for the 2022 CLOSER conference: 18th January (online)
Following the success of its 2018 and 2020 editions, CLOSER is hosting a third collaborative conference to share best practice and tackle mutual challenges faced by the longitudinal studies community.
With the world still dealing with COVID-19 and its far-reaching impacts, ‘Preparing for the future III: tackling key challenges facing longitudinal population studies in a post-COVID world’ (18-20 January 2022) will focus on the value and shape of longitudinal studies in the wake of the pandemic.
Find out more and register
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