This session is for CCRI PGRs only. Session led by Dr Ruth Deller. It will cover: a) ethics principles and considerations with specific reference to the CCRI context b) PGR ethics training and project approval requirements c) nuts and bolts of application for ethics approval and review via Converis including how and when to apply … Continue reading CCRI: A guide to Ethics and Ethics Review for CCRI PGRs
Session organised by the UK Data Service Are you wanting to understand how the world works? Have an interest in climate science, economy, trade, demographics, health or international development? Want to know about and how to access data from the IMF, World Bank, IEA, UN or OECD? This free 90-minute online workshop will introduce you … Continue reading Data in the spotlight: International time series databanks
This session is for SERI PGR students only NVivo software training Please bring work from the day 1 session. Please direct all enquiries to social-economic-pgr@shu.ac.uk SERI students should book a place via this booking link
It can be challenging to maintain your mental health. “Mental Health in Isolation” is a talk and facilitated discussion that explains how our body and mind function during challenging times and pinpoints the main areas of everyday life which are affected and provides suggestions, tips and tricks to gain the feeling of stability and sanity. … Continue reading Mental Health in Isolation – Dragonfly Mental Health
Is there space for farmers’ voice in the food supply chain? A story-telling/listening experiment with Indian farmers and UK- based consumers Presenter: Dr Maria Touri Facilitator: Dr Jennifer Smith Maguire The UN’s agenda for the 17 Sustainable Development Goals is heavily focused on the economic, environmental, and social resilience of Southern farming communities. Yet, subjective … Continue reading Is there space for farmers’ voice in the food supply chain? (Joint CHEFS Research Seminar & DSSM Distinguished Lecture)
Gentle Housework of the Sacrifice is the working title for Anthony’s new book of poems. It is also a key phrase in a multi-part essay on mourning and touch. This essay is appearing as a series in PN Review. What’s the inspiration for this phrase, and what is its reach? ‘Living on Zoom’ is becoming … Continue reading Creative Writing Masterclass: Anthony Vahni Capildeo
We are lucky to be visited by Professor Dr Holger Sievert, the study coordinator and professor for Media Management, specialising in PR and Communication Management at Macromedia University based in Cologne, Germany. Prof. Sievert will be speaking about how companies can effectively employ social media tools in the engagement of employees with their work, and how this can … Continue reading On The Radar: The Long Term Impact of (Social) Change Communication via Corporate Social Media
Session organised by the UK Data Service Did you know that qualitative and mixed methods data can be accessed for research? The UK Data Service provides access to a range of qualitative and mixed-methods data, including ethnographic data and field notes, images, oral history transcripts, and essay responses. This workshop will help you get started … Continue reading UK Data Service: Data in the spotlight: Qualitative and mixed methods data
The most common mental illness is depression, yet there are many misconceptions about this illness: what causes it, who is at risk, and how it manifests. Those with high IQ and higher educational attainment are at particularly high risk of developing depression but also less likely to seek treatment largely due to stigma. “A Scientist’s … Continue reading A Scientist’s Primer on Depression – Dragonfly Mental Health
Timings are provisional and a precise schedule will be confirmed in due course. Save the date! On 14 December we will hold the first CCRI Research Bites event on City Campus. We at the CCRI want to celebrate with you all before the Christmas break and provide an opportunity for you to connect with each … Continue reading CCRI: Research Bites event