Research Methods @SHU
Who are we?
The purpose of the group is to create a community of practice and a network of educators, researchers and students who are involved in the teaching or study of research methods across Sheffield Hallam University. The group will aim to have a positive impact in the field of research methods, develop and enhance collaborative capabilities of staff and students and create a space for discussion and reflection on research methods.
Our objectives
- To promote innovation in teaching and study of research methods
- To provide opportunities for knowledge exchange between research methods educators across all faculties to share and learn from best practice
- To develop capacity of staff to look beyond the traditional research methods used in their own disciplines
- To draw stronger links between research methods teaching at UG, L7 and L8, and to identify opportunities for staff research training
- To address potential issues such as students’ lack of interest in research methods, poor attitude to research and anxiety towards a complex subject
- To inform students of the improved employability outcomes associated with research method skills (i.e. ESRC International Benchmarking Report)
View our Case Study from Lucy Clague, Research Fellow, College of Social Sciences & Arts
If you’d like to be added to our group email distribution list to receive information about our future events and activities, please contact Dr. Lada Price lada [dot] price [at] shu [dot] ac [dot] uk
Research methods Google Information Document
Group main contacts
Name: Dr. Lada Price
Role: Lecturer in Journalism
Email address: lada [dot] price [at] shu [dot] ac [dot] uk
Name: Dr. Kerry McSeveny
Role: Research Fellow & Acting Postgraduate Research Tutor, Communication and Media
Email address: k [dot] mcseveny [at] shu [dot] ac [dot] uk
Name: Dr. Bob Jeffery
Role: Senior Lecturer in Sociology
Email address: r [dot] f [dot] jeffery [at] shu [dot] ac [dot] uk