We run a range of different events including research seminars, workshops and research methods training.
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Dr. Dimitra Hartas (University of Warwick) Using data from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), patterns of parental involvement were examined in selected OECD countries. The findings showed that, irrespective of educational qualifications, parents were frequently involved in their children’s learning at the start of primary school and at age 15. Cross-national analyses showed...
This one day event is hosted by Dr Sharon Elley, School of Sociology and Social Policy; Liz Hurley, Educational Engagement; and Rosie Kenwood, IntoUniversity. The event provides the opportunity to explore the latest research, practice and concerns associated with widening participation and youth. Delegates are encouraged to exchange expertise and participate in roundtable discussions so...
This event explores ‘Student Night-time Cultures’ in relation to how students experience their campus from day-time to night-time. Of interest is how student night-time cultures contribute to students’ sense of safety, use of space, student-student interaction and student emotional wellbeing. This event is timely in light of the recent 16-day ‘Reclaim Your Campus’ campaign (NUS,...
FLaG PhD and postdoctoral research methods workshop A half day postgraduate / postdoctoral researcher workshop, this will be an informal event for PhD students to get together, along with postdoctoral researchers, and do a presentation on their work in a supportive environment, join in plenary discussion, or just come along and listen. The aim of...
Date: 16 October 2014, 13:00 - 14.30
A cross-disciplinary workshop on parenthood, social exclusion, health and well being.
FLaG AND CIGS seminar Dr Jacqui Gabb (The Open University) Abstract: Using a rich palette of qualitative methods and a large scale online survey, the Enduring Love? project has been studying how couples experience, understand and sustain long-term relationships in contemporary Britain, paying particular attention to the ways in which gender, parenthood and generation shape...
Part of the White Rose Doctoral Training Centre Advanced Qualitative Methods Programme. This advanced workshop explored the challenges and potential for adding time into the mix of a qualitative study. Sessions included presentations on temporal theory and methodology, access and sampling, temporal ethics, and the secondary analysis of qualitative longitudinal data. Group workshops covered the...
Workshop Aim Qualitative longitudinal (QL) research presents particular challenges in negotiating access, choosing cases, and maintaining our relationships with participants through research. In addition, because QL research engages with time methodologically and substantively, we are obliged to think about and respond to the dynamic relationships between researchers and researched, and the ways in which the...
A research methods training day, with a focus on qualitative secondary data analysis and longitudinal data analysis Qualitative Longitudinal Research Methods Training Workshops 2012 - 2013 Workshop aims Qualitative longitudinal data presents particular complexities and challenges for analysis. This workshop explores some of these challenges and offers conceptually informed practical strategies for analysing qualitative longitudinal...
This seminar series brings together research across different domains and disciplines with a focus on aspects of the current recession, economic retrenchment and coalition policy framing. We hope to engender conversations with colleagues (including postgraduate students) undertaking research, or simply with an interest, in these and related areas. To that end we will allow plenty of time for discussion following the presentations.