Join the SGSSS Research Impact Team and the Scottish Government to find out more about the opportunities of the SGSSS internship scheme. This session will draw on the real world experiences of hosts and former interns to share the experience of completing an internship as a PhD student.
We will use the example of the work of the Scottish Poverty and Inequality Research Unit to reflect on the ways in which we can use social science research to shape Scottish (and beyond) society for the common good.
As you get started on your PhD journey, this session will introduce you to some strategies and techniques for managing your research project, which will ultimately support your wellbeing.
You will have the chance to hear about the Researcher Access Service, a new service which was launched in April 2024 and provides a streamlined approvals process for accessing certain datasets, and how RDS are making synthetic datasets available for research.
This workshop will introduce you to the arguments for why we need to improve our research practices in quantitative social science research, and you will learn skills which will help you to promote the transparency and reproducibility of your statistical research.
This is a reflective session on navigating ethics, and dealing with trauma, vulnerability and emotions in research.
In this session we will explore how to ask questions in a way that enable the people we are listening to. We will focus on the dangers of asking questions in a way that is laden with values or where the researcher runs the risk of presuming that they already know the answers.
In this workshop, students will learn to navigate the submission and review stage of the academic publication process, including how to interact with journal editors and reviewers.
The course draws on recent work around research integrity, notably from the Economic and Social Research Council but also from experts working in the forefront of the field. As well as explaining what we mean by research integrity, we will explore why it is important by thinking about the consequences where integrity standards are not met.
This workshop will teach you how natural experiments can be used in the social sciences as a tool to provide stronger evidence for causal connections between variables than in observational studies.
This session will introduce and consider the use of focus groups and reading groups as a distinctive method of qualitative research.
In this session, we will introduce the core concepts and metrics of Social Network Analysis, including centrality measures, network level metrics (i.e. density, centralisation), and sub-group metrics.
This session provides a practical guide for PhD researchers planning overseas fieldwork, focusing on preparation, logistics, and ethical responsibilities.
Keynote delivered by Dr Karen Gregory, Digital sociologist and ethnographer, The University of Edinburgh This talk will explore three research projects whose methodological approaches place…
Led by Dr Bridget Bradley, University of St Andrews In this workshop you will gain a detailed introduction to ethnography from a trained anthropologist who…
This session will map the socio-historical context of DA, from its roots in semiology and through the ethnomethodology that characterized much 1970s social research. Theory will be explored, particularly contributions from Foucault around power.
In this session we introduce and reflect upon the role of multilevel models in applied social research, and provide practical training materials which demonstrate ways of running multilevel models in survey data analysis scenarios.
This workshop offers a creative and hands-on guide to participatory research approaches and methods. By sharing our own research experiences, we will reflect on the different forms that participatory research can take.
This all day course is designed to be gentle introduction to the basics of bivariate analysis and regression analysis in the open-source software RStudio.
In this one-day course you will learn how to apply computational methods for the processing and analysis of textual data. Using Python and R, you will develop skills in preparing textual data for computational analysis; and core methods of text data analysis (e.g., sentiment analysis, topic modelling).
In this short session, we will critically explore how incorporating ‘more-than-human’ viewpoints and experiences into social research can yield richer accounts of social life and open up new possibilities for addressing contemporary social challenges.
Come along to this drop-in session to meet Lynne and her herd of alpacas - feed them snacks, take them for a walk around the green, and learn more about their lives on a smallholding in the Scottish Borders.
In this workshop, I will explore in more depth the concept of the ‘hidden curriculum’, what it is, what it entails in practice and why it is inherent in the doctoral journey.
Directed by Dr Itandehui Jansen, Screen Academy Scotland at Edinburgh Napier University We are excited to host a special screening of Itu Ninu (2023), an…
This session offers a space to reflect on the doctoral journey and explore the PhD as an emotional and embodied process, unique and personal to each student. Through gentle movements, mindfulness practices and reflection exercises, the attendees will be invited to consider their academic journey beyond notions of output, career trajectory and destination.
After an exciting day of learning new things and meeting your fellow PhD students, why not come and win some prizes at our legendary SGSSS…
The workshop will introduce students to applied social research in the Scottish Government. You will stand in the shoes of a government social researcher for the first part of the day and will work on a series of scenarios to develop an applied research proposal.
This one-day in person workshop will introduce the basics of using NVivo for qualitative research projects. This is ideal for those who are new to NVivo, or would like a refresher. Students will be introduced to the NVivo software and learn how to do some fundamental tasks.
This one-day training course will provide a brief introduction to multilevel modelling, followed by an overview of the intersectional MAIHDA approach. The course will cover the basics of two-level random-intercept multilevel models, how to apply this model within the MAIHDA framework, key statistics generated by the approach, examples from the literature, and guidance on visualizing the results.
This course will introduce core machine learning concepts, including the practical use of large language models for coding, with an emphasis on hands-on practice using relatable examples and discussing ethical implications.
This one-day workshop will involve presentation on the background and development of the IPA approach, training and practice in IPA interviewing skills, training and practice with IPA analysis (circa 2021 approach with a particular focus on the development of personal experiential themes) and some discussion of writing and publishing of IPA studies.
This workshop will examine how we integrate different forms of knowledge in social science research, with particular emphasis on the integration of small and large scale (qualitative and quantitative) approaches and data.
This course will enable you to generate impactful visualisations, to plan and assess graphs that provide analyses, and to report on quantitative data in a systematic, accessible and trustworthy way.
led by Dr Katherine Auty, University of Cambridge This course aims to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of Bayesian theory. It provides a foundational understanding…
This is an interactive session designed to help doctoral candidates navigate and make the most of their supervision experience. No prior knowledge is required—just a willingness to reflect on and engage with strategies for fostering an effective supervisory relationship.
We will discuss in this workshop what makes international PGR journeys distinct from other PGR journeys and how international PGRs can optimise their own unique journeys.
The session examines how archives are used and assembled to promote social and criminal justice. Starting with a theoretical discussion of non-representational and collaborative methodologies and their temporalities, the session challenges the privileged status of the archive in creating truth-claims about the past or now.
The session will commence by exploring the advantages offered by AI tools, such as aiding non-native English speakers in manuscript preparation, delivering instantaneous feedback, and automating the initial screening of manuscripts. The ability of AI to democratize access to scientific knowledge is contrasted with urgent ethical considerations like the question of authorship, concerns of plagiarism, and preserving the integrity of scientific communication, intellectual property rights, as well as the potential for ingrained biases.
Do you want your research to have policy impact but don't quite know how? Are you keen to learn more about how best to engage with the Scottish Government when conducting your research? In this online session, hear from officials from the Office of the Chief Researcher about a range of opportunities for engaging with the Scottish Government and creating the conditions for enhancing the policy relevance of your academic work.
This workshop provides an introduction to the visual method (i.e. River of Experience interviews) and the audio diary method. Participants will engage in the design and implementation of a study using these two creative methods and gaining practical experience through guided activities.
led by Dr Roxanne Connelly, University of Edinburgh We often learn statistical data analysis skills using data which is assumed to arise from a simple random…
led by Professor Jim Boyle, University of Strathclyde Following this session students will be able to demonstrate an awareness of the advantages of systematic reviews over…
led by Cristina Magder, UK Data Service Join us for a three-hour interactive workshop focused on the best practices for managing social sciences research data, either…
led by Dr Alasdair Stewart, University of Glasgow This online session introduces "critical genAI literacies" to explore ethical, epistemic, and practical considerations in using generative artificial…
led by Professor Norin Arshed, University of Strathclyde This online workshop focuses on understanding impact and on how you could inform and influence government policy in…
led by Dr Kendra Briken, University of Strathclyde Overview of the session: This workshop is aimed at people who are considering and/or actively designing a project…
This two-hour workshop provides participants with foundational insights into experimental research within the social sciences. Attendees will explore key experimental designs and gain clarity on various types of variables
led by Dr Juliane Kloess, University of Edinburgh As you get started on your PhD journey, this session will introduce you to some strategies and techniques…
led by Dr Emmanuel Olamijuwon, University of St Andrews Please note this is a full day online session. This workshop provides an introduction to the fundamental…
led by Dr Diarmuid McDonnell, University of the West of Scotland Many interesting social phenomena follow processes of change that are not directly observable but can…
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