The challenges and strategies in participation research

The challenges and strategies in participation research

Facilitator: Associate Professor Nick Rowe, Director on Converge RDF Indicator: A1, C1 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22  Theme: Research Ethics and Integrity  Delivery: Online via Teams 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.    You can book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-challenges-and-strategies-in-participation-research-tickets-190917658857 MS Teams link: Join Teams Meeting...
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Introduction to Grant Funders and Funding

Introduction to Grant Funders and Funding

Facilitators: Jack Hagyard, Michael Grugan and Lisa Ballantine from the Research Office RDF Indicator: C3 Programme: CPD Programme 2021-22 Theme: Early Career Researchers (staff in the first five years since PhD)   Session Overview: This session will give you an introduction to grant funding and ways to search for funding opportunities.  You can book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-grant-funders-and-funding-tickets-190913305837...
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Field Research – Challenges and Risk Management

Field Research – Challenges and Risk Management

Facilitator: Dr Pauline Couper, Dr Olalekan Adekola, Dr Jen Hall RDF Indicator: A1, C1 & 2 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22   Theme: Research Skills: Methodologies, Tools and Techniques   Delivery: Online via Teams    Summary Field research is a messy business. From planning logistics and negotiating access to places and people, through looking after your own safety, to coping with the complexities of constructing knowledge from the world-in-process; dealing with the unexpected is an inevitable part of fieldwork. This session provides insight into the range of challenges field researchers encounter. We draw on Olalekan’s and Jen’s own experiences of research, and Pauline’s research interviews with geographers from around the world about their experiences of field research. Three pre-recorded sessions (c. 15 minutes each) will be followed by a live Q&A panel session. Learning Outcomes Through this session attendees will gain: 1. Appreciation of the range of challenges associated with field research. 2. Awareness of the difference between risk assessment and ongoing risk management. You can book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/field-research-challenges-and-risk-ranagement-tickets-190908110297 MS Teams...
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The Conversation Media Training

The Conversation Media Training

Facilitator: Dale Berning Sawa from The Conversation UK RDF Indicator: A1, D2 Programme: CPD Programme 2021-22 Theme: Academic Skills   Session Overview: The Conversation is a news analysis and opinion platform of articles written by academics and funded by more than 70 UK and European universities. Working with an editor, researchers write short pieces that deliver academic expertise directly to the public. York St John University has partnered with The Conversation since 2018, with our academics amassing a readership of well over a million people via the platform. If you’ve not written for The Conversation before or would just like a refresher session, please come along to one of the online workshops that are being run exclusively for members of the academic community at York St John. You’ll gain valuable insights into writing for a general audience and find out what The Conversation can offer for your research and academic profile. The workshops are run on Zoom by an editor from The Conversation, and you only need to attend one. Booking is essential...
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EDI Training

EDI Training

Bespoke training from Equasense - being inclusive in your life and your research About this event This session is available for all PGRs and will be facilitated from Ellie Highwood at Equasense. Equality, diversity and inclusion is a vital component of your research and being a PGR and this bespoke 90 minute workshop will cover: what is meant by equality, diversity and inclusion removing the fear around language and terminology current topics in EDI including privilege, anti-racism, islamophobia and others how EDI is relevant to your research and environment Ellie will provide opportunities for discussion and resources for further study. This workshop will be taking place online Monday 1st November 2021 at 2pm until 3:30pm. All delegates will be sent course materials and the zoom link in advance. RDF Indicator: D1 PGR Audience: All stages welcome Book now!  ...
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