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srnmidlands.bsky.social
We are a collective of PhD students from the Midlands who are researching complex and emotionally demanding topics across the social sciences. ↳ srnmidlands.com
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A great opportunity for students to present their work! Submissions include poster presentations, flash talks or longer 15/20 minute talks!

submitted 6 days ago • 0 comments

*️⃣*️⃣*️⃣ AE FORUM (52.1): I Was Wrong *️⃣*️⃣*️⃣ A Vicarious Scar: Secondary trauma and ethnographic care in fieldwork by Erin Routon @erinrouton.bsky.social #anthrosky Find it here: ⬇️ americanethnologist.org/journal/issu...

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

Join our next webinar to learn how address the ethical & practical challenges related to open science & sharing of qualitative data. We'll discuss real-world dilemmas, new frameworks & methodological approaches to handling sensitive data. Register at: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

submitted 8 days ago • 2 comments

Potentially interested in running a seminar for PGRs and ECRs on conducting emotionally demanding research with @srnmidlands.bsky.social. Brainstorming what would be most useful for us 🤔🤔

submitted 11 days ago • 0 comments

Research on extremism, radicalization or terrorism is emotionally demanding and can even become dangerous. Find out how the safety of researchers and participants can be improved in the new PRIF Blog article by Reem Ahmed, Mona Klöckner & Manjana Sold. blog.prif.org/2024/02/08/h...

submitted 384 days ago • 0 comments

How can research involving people who are dying be done in a safe and sensitive way? A Wellcome-funded researcher shares practical insights into navigating research on end-of-life care in our latest ‘Behind the Research’ ⤵️ www.linkedin.com/pulse/sensit...

submitted 12 days ago • 0 comments

Read here 👇to find out about my experiences of delivering a PGR seminar on behalf of the Emotionally Demanding Research Network! medium.com/soeresearch/...

submitted 27 days ago • 0 comments

I’m excited to share my PhD research project at the @imh-uob.bsky.social at the @unibirmingham.bsky.social. Huge thanks to @geraldjordan.bsky.social , @matthewbroome.bsky.social & Dr Sian Lowri Griffiths for their support on this project. Please feel free to share!

submitted 18 days ago • 1 comment

On Tues 29 Apr, Warwick Uni's COPR is hosting a free 1-day seminar for postgrads/ECRs conducting police research. Build networks & present to a friendly multidisciplinary audience. Travel bursaries available. Abstract deadline: 7 Mar warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa... @mgsesrcdtp.bsky.social

submitted 20 days ago • 0 comments

Our call for papers for the 2025 conference is now open! The theme for this year is: (Extra)Ordinary Experiences? Approaching Everyday Lives In Social Science Research For more information see: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa... @mgsesrcdtp.bsky.social

submitted 21 days ago • 0 comments

New blog post up about the start of SRN Midlands! www.srnmidlands.com/our-work/blo...

submitted 27 days ago • 0 comments

As a PhD student you have access to a huge range of training opportunities to develop your skills. Perhaps you need to expand your expertise to best complete your project, or maybe you’d like to learn something completely new.

submitted 29 days ago • 1 comment

An interesting piece on (self-) reflection / reflexivity in sensitive research. It highlights the complexities and importance of reflexive practices

submitted 30 days ago • 1 comment

Delighted to announce that the INQYR UK symposium focused on LGBTQ+ health & well-being will be held in Birmingham on May 22nd - in time for Birmingham Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Call for abstracts now open: 🔗 Submission: tinyurl.com/INQYRUK-2025 🗓️Deadline: Feb 28, 2025 Symposium registration will open soon!

submitted 31 days ago • 0 comments

Research involving sensitive topics is critical if we are to really understand children’s experiences and support positive change. But this work must be done with significant care. If your work involves research and children, then take a look at our latest paper: www.unicef.org/innocenti/re...

submitted 30 days ago • 0 comments

Our interdisciplinary backgrounds span the social sciences; however, our main concern involves conducting research on sensitive or emotionally demanding topics. View our members at ↳ www.srnmidlands.com/about#h.vzvc...

submitted 65 days ago • 1 comment

This is behind a paywall but I have read a fair bit about resilience - particularly admire the work of Micheal Ungar. His research suggests we need an ecological and culturally sensitive understanding - resilience always develops in context + is collective as well as individual

submitted 75 days ago • 0 comments

Queer & working on a proposal for conflict-related research? Interested in doing conflict research with queer communities? Read Maureen Freed's open-access resource guide, including 12 questions to help researchers gauge readiness for sensitive research. bit.ly/3VDGGeG

submitted 75 days ago • 0 comments

Reflexive Thematic analysis: Methodological coherence can be facilitated by striving to be knowing – thoughtful, deliberative, reflexive and theoretically aware – practitioners and appraisers of reflexive thematic analysis. #research #phdchat #hpm #hapc buff.ly/43hzVSe

submitted 349 days ago • 0 comments

It looks like I'll be doing a "Reflexivity and Positionality in Quantitative Research" talk roadshow in 2025. Starting with an invited seminar at FemQuant in March. Love having this conversations so very much femquant.wordpress.com/seminar-seri...

submitted 83 days ago • 0 comments

Our website is now live! Members will get access to a members area with additional information and resources. Visit us at: ↳ www.srnmidlands.com

submitted 80 days ago • 1 comment

💭 Who are we? The Sensitive Research Network is a network of PhD students across the MGS ESRC DTP who are researching complex and emotionally demanding topics across the social sciences.

submitted 85 days ago • 1 comment