Welcome to the June Newsletter from the SWDTP!
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Welcome to the June newsletter from the SWDTP!
Although the summer term is coming to a close, we've been busy at the SWDTP and so have our students!
Keep reading for all the latest news and remember to follow our Twitter for more.
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Upcoming Events
Narrative Inquiry Webinar, 5 July, 10-12.
SWDTP funded and led by the Centre for Qualitative Research, Bath
Workshop leads: Katharina Chudzikowski and Stefanie Gustafsson
In this session, Katharina and Stefanie will talk about their experiences of using narrative approaches in the field of Organisation Studies and Management research.
Secondary Analysis of Cross-National, Comparative Survey Data Webinar/Q&A, Wednesday 7 July, 2pm
Speaker: Susan Banducci, University of Exeter
Those completing PhD research recently may have had to develop new strategies for conducting comparative research. In this workshop we will cover one such strategy -- secondary analysis of cross-national, comparative survey data.
In addition to this, Banducci will introduce some examples of published research and discuss strategies on how to add value to and gain new insight from these rich data sources.
Organised by the SWDTP but open to all students (studying at any level), academics and any other colleagues who may find the content useful.
What are the best early interventions for depression? And how early should they be used in order to result in the best patient outcomes? Thursday 8 July, 9.30-11
- This is the second of three SWDTP funded workshops organised by the Adolescent Depression Network to Consolidate Expertise (ADvaNCE)
- Find out more about ADvaNCE here
- The workshop will include talks by clinicians and researchers in the field, focussed group discussions, and the perspectives of young people.
- All Postgrads and academics from the SWDTP Universities (Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, UWE) are welcome.
- If you would be interested in hearing more about the network, contact the team here
Introducing longitudinal biomedical studies from a social science perspective: Southampton Women’s Survey and the Hertfordshire Cohort Study, Tuesday 13 July 2021, 12-1
This hour-long session will focus on the Southampton Women’s Survey which is the only study in Europe to recruit mothers before conception of their child, and the Hertfordshire Cohort Study which comprises a nationally unique study of 3,000 men and women born during the period 1931-1939 and still resident in the English county of Hertfordshire during the 1990s.
Publishing your Social Sciences doctoral research as a monograph – 19 July, 10-11
Webinar leads: Phillippa Grand (Bristol University Press), Bowles; Carver (recently published), and Weldes (Co-Editor for Routledge Book Series).
Content will include:
- Why choose to publish your PhD as a monograph vs a journal article
- What makes a good monograph
- How does a doctoral researcher know if their research could be a published monograph?
- Turning a doctoral dissertation into a marketable monograph; how much work is involved?
- Q&A with the panel
Get involved
Following on from discussions and feedback received as part of the SWDTP annual meetings, the ESRC student survey is now live!
The survey will be open from Friday 25 June for 6 weeks
The past year has been so disruptive that it is more important than ever to make sure your voice is heard. Your opinions will help shape the experience of future postgraduate researchers. Please follow the link below to give your feedback.
Thank you for your participation.
Calling all budding event organisers!Fancy developing your skills as a conference planner? Hungry to share your event curating skills? Then the SWDTP 2021 conference committee is for you! Every year the SWDTP runs a conference, organised by PGRs for PGRs. After last year’s fantastic online event, we’ve been given permission to organise this year’s conference IN REAL LIFE. The 2021 conference will be a very special event, as it will celebrate 10 years of the SWDTC/P funding and supporting PhDs in the social sciences. This year’s conference will be held in November, in Bristol. We are seeking to recruit volunteers from across the SWDTP to help with developing the conference programme, liaising with speakers, marketing, and assisting with running the event. If you are interested in helping to organise this year’s conference, please contact Molly Conisbee for more details. Our first conference committee meeting will be on 13 July, 13:00-15:00 at 1 Priory Road (SWDTP hub), or via Zoom. |
Wanted! Student reps for UWE and PlymouthThe SWDTP is looking for PGRs from Plymouth and UWE to join our student reps group. Student reps meet around four times a year with the SWDTP hub team to discuss any issues (big or small) raised by their colleagues at their home institution. Two reps also attend the Academic Advisory Board (AAB) to join strategic discussions about the SWDTP and represent PGR views. The reps group is your chance to get PGR voices heard! If you would like to find out more, please contact Molly Conisbee. 
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Student Showcase
Naomi Clarke from University of Bristol recently featured on the 'Sew What?' podcast talking about her research and placement which you can listen to below
Michelle James from University of Bath had her work published in Social Sciences Journal investigating whether community-based social protection interventions can improve the wellbeing of asylum seekers in the UK
Louise Toller from University of Exeter had her first paper published in Disability Studies Quarterly, focusing on identifying the strategies of chronically ill students at university
Three Minute Thesis competition
The winner of the University of Bath’s 3MT® final this year was ESRC funded Mike Richardson, Department of Psychology, SWDTP with his presentation 'Seeing with the tongue’. Mike earns a commemorative plate and a place in the 3MT® UK semi-final which will be held in July.
Mike said: "The experience was awesome, such a nice way to take a step back and think about what makes our research appealing to the public, which is why most of our research takes place anyway! I particularly liked getting feedback from a variety of people during the process, which helped to tailor the presentation to suit a wider audience."
Huge congratulations to Mike and our very best wishes for the UK semi-final in July!
Doctoral Recognition Award
Two ESRC funded students were amongst the winners of the Doctoral Recognition Student Award 2020/21 at Bath.
This award recognises students who have contributed to enhancing the doctoral student experience.
Congratulations to:
Katy Brown, Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies, SWDTP
Rosie McGuire, Department of Psychology, SWDTP
Further resources
Don't forget our Decolonising Social Research Research Seminar Series is still available on YouTube! Or you may be interested in some of the videos below:
Accessing Administrative and Sensitive Datasets through SafePods
The Impact of Conducting Sensitive Research Online: Before and After Covid-19
Collaborating in a Virtual World Video Series
It is possible that research may have to be somewhat reshaped in light of covid-19. If this has impacted you: Goldsmiths' Methods Lab, has a live, growing list of resources to help rethink sociological methods within this context.
The Cohort Building Fund is designed to support students in setting-up networking and research events. ESRC-funded students can apply for anywhere between £50 and £1,000 to support research events, cohort development and mixed social activities.
To find out more about the Cohort Building fund, click here or email Molly with any queries!
Research Spotlight Blog: At the SWDTP we want to showcase your research. We have been looking for new ways to do this. We have, therefore, started a blog series on our website called "Research Spotlight" where SWDTP students can write around 800 words on a part of their research which they wish to spotlight.
If you would like to take part in our 'Research Spotlight' blog series, please email Jo
Covid-19 Update
The South West Doctoral Training Partnership is very aware of the impact Covid-19, home-working, cancelled fieldwork and often caring responsibilities are having upon your studies, and on your well-being
24th March 2021: The UKRI has updated its rules around eligibility for funded PhD extensions. Their announcement can be viewed here. It permits, in exceptional circumstances, further requests from students who had an earlier request turned down or who have already received an extension under phase one or phase two.
22nd February 2021: The UKRI has issued an open letter detailing its updated extensions policy. This can be read here.
26th February 2021: The SWDTP held a town hall session to listen to students’ concerns and, wherever possible, provide answers about the SWDTP, Covid-19 extensions, and other wider ranging concerns. From this we have produced a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ Document which you can click here to read.
For a more complete timeline, including previous announcements, please see our Covid-19 information page
Please refer to these pages for further information:
For more specific resources, including University specific training and events visit your Universities Doctoral College Website:
