Q&A with Chairs of School Research Ethics Committees

Q&A with Chairs of School Research Ethics Committees

Session overview: This Q&A event gives participants the chance to discuss research ethics with a panel consisting of academic staff who chair their respective School Research Ethics Committees. You are invited to share any ethical queries or issues you have encountered so far during your research, and receive feedback from your peers and the panellists. There will also be an opportunity to engage in a wider discussion of research ethics beyond the immediate context of your project.  This session will take place online via Microsoft Teams and will be recorded. To book your place, please click here. ...
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Informed consent, permissions and briefings to research participants

Informed consent, permissions and briefings to research participants

Session Facilitator: Sarah Mallinson-Howard, Associate Head of Sport Protecting participants in research is extremely important and one means to achieve this is through obtaining informed consent from participants. This workshop will explore: 1) what participants’ rights are when it comes to informed consent and participating in research, 2) what gaining informed consent involves for the researcher and where permissions and briefings fit in, 3) what happens if it is not possible to obtain informed consent. By the end of the session, participants will be able to: 1) Describe the necessary components of informed consent. 2) Use appropriate methods to obtain informed consent from research participants. 3) Recognise when participants are able to give informed consent or not. This session takes place on Microsoft Teams and will be recorded. Please visit Eventbrite to register for the event: Informed consent, permissions and briefings to research participants Tickets...
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Data Management for Researchers

Data Management for Researchers

This session is an introduction to research data management. We’ll cover the basics of research data management, data management plans and the benefits of effective research data management. We’ll also look at open data repositories and what you need to consider when sharing and making research data open. Learning outcomes: - Understand the basic of research data management, data management plans and open data repositories. - Have knowledge of the Digital Curation Centre and additional sources of support when writing data management plans. This session is taking place via Microsoft Teams and will be recorded. To book your place via Eventbrite, please click here....
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The challenges and strategies in participation research

The challenges and strategies in participation research

Facilitator: Professor Nick Rowe, Director on Converge RDF Indicator: A1, C1 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22  Theme: Research Ethics and Integrity Session Overview:  In this session we will consider the challenges of, and strategies for, involving people in research who may not have had previous experience. We will look at the arguments for participatory research and its common pitfalls. Nick will share the experience of the Converge Evaluation and Research Team, a group of people with lived experience of mental ill health who undertake external research on issues related to mental health. Learning Outcomes:  Understanding of participatory research and how to address challenges. Gain an insight into conducting participatory research and strategies to employ. This session is taking place on Microsoft Teams and will be recorded. To book a place via Eventbrite please visit: The challenges and strategies in participation research Tickets...
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Research with vulnerable groups

Research with vulnerable groups

Session facilitators: Professor Divine Charura & Charlie O’Brien In this session we will explore methodological considerations, addressing the role of the researcher, data representation, and the ethical considerations necessary when conducting research with vulnerable groups. We will give examples from our own research and share some of the challenges and insights from our experience of conducting research within vulnerable group populations including Refugees and asylum seekers, as well as people living with dementia. Learning Outcomes: Be able to identify some theoretical perspectives on the benefits and challenges ages of conducting research with vulnerable groups. Participants will be encouraged to explore their understanding of relevant research methodologies, techniques and their appropriate application within their own research areas. This session takes place on Microsoft Teams and will be recorded.  To register to attend, please visit Eventbrite: Research with vulnerable groups Tickets...
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Library and Learning Services

Library and Learning Services

An introduction or refresher session about the resources, services and support Library & Learning Services offer. Learning outcomes – • Understand the resources, services and support Library & Learning Services offer. • Know where to go or who to contact for further guidance and support. This session will take place on Microsoft Teams, and may be recorded...
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Data Management for Researchers

Data Management for Researchers

Facilitator: Chloe Beswick, Copyright, Licensing and Research Librarian, Student Life: Library & Learning Services RDF indicators: B2, C1, D2 PGR Research Skills Programme Session description:  This session is an introduction to research data management. We’ll cover the basics of research data management, data management plans and the benefits of effective research data management. We’ll also look at open data repositories and what you need to consider when sharing and making research data open. Learning outcomes: Understand the basic of research data management, data management plans and open data repositories. Have knowledge of the Digital Curation Centre and additional sources of support when writing data management plans. This session will take place via Microsoft Teams and will be recorded. Please register for this event via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/data-management-for-researchers-tickets-296664520567 ...
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Q&A with Chairs of School Ethics Committee

Q&A with Chairs of School Ethics Committee

Facilitators: Dr Scott Cole, Helen Trouille, Sophie Carter and Olalekan Adekola Session Format: In this session, Chairs of the School Ethics Committees of York St John will host a session on Ethics. Within this session, participants are advised to share any project plans and obtain peer and expert feedback on their proposals. There will also be an opportunity to ask general research ethics questions. Learning Outcomes: Although this is not a formal taught session, participants will learn; how to identify and mitigate risks, how to identify ethical issues and how to discuss ethics in a group of people with varied backgrounds and expertise.   Session facilitated by some of the School Ethics Chairs This session will be delivered live via Teams and may be recorded Booking Book your place via Eventbrite now https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/193665517777  ...
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Reviewing for peer-review journals

Reviewing for peer-review journals

Session facilitator: Professor Andy Hill, Head of Postgraduate Research  This session will provide guidance on expectations, typical practice, and handy hints and tips regarding how to review for academic journals. As a consequence, attendees will be able to provide more effective reviews and build a reputation as a timely and excellent reviewer. It will be delivered by Professor Andrew Hill who is an associate editor, editorial board member, and author for various leading academic journals. Learning Outcomes: A better understanding of the peer-review process, common errors and handy hints, and how to be a more effective reviewer. Book now Taking place on Teams ...
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Ethnographic Fieldwork

Ethnographic Fieldwork

Session facilitator: Professor Lee Higgins In this session, we will discuss an ethnographic approach to research with particular attention to participant observation. We will locate the strategy as a form of qualitative research developing from anthropology. Examples will be predominantly taken from an ethnomusicological perspective and provide an opportunity to critically consider the approach. Learning Outcomes: Contextual understanding of ethnography Examples of implementation Book now This session will be recorded...
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