Methods Fair Success
Highlights of the day included the Lightning Talks, posters, workshops and the opportunity for networking.
Over one hundred researchers gathered last month to present their work, attend workshops and engage in discussion at the annual Methods Fair.
, Director of methods@manchester kicked off the day, welcoming attendees from across, and beyond, the Faculty (including as far afield as London, Cardiff and even Poland).
Institutions within the North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP) were particularly well represented with faculty and researchers from UCLan, Keele, Liverpool and Lancaster hosted workshops focused on specialised methods and methodological concerns.
Highlights of the day included the Lightning Talks - five minute presentations from around 25 researchers across parallel streams, chaired by UoM PGRs. Such talks provide valuable jumping off points for further discussions and networking.
This year saw record submissions of posters of an exceptional standard. The poster session featured 30 contributions from researchers at various career stages (from first year PGRs to professors). Over a vegan buffet lunch, attendees and presenters engaged with diverse ideas and perspectives.
In the afternoon it was time for many Fair attendees to step aside for others to do more of the talking. With workshops featuring video, film, ethnography, ethics, archival data and AMBS鈥� Data Visualisation Observatory, as well as news about funding opportunities, it was a jam-packed programme with something there for everyone.
We would like to leave you with some thoughts from attendees鈥�.
Events like this are like a breath of fresh air that fills your body with energy from sharing, learning, reflecting, connecting, and just being with people who are on the same wave.
I found something valuable in almost every session. Whether it was picking up a new technique, gaining a fresh perspective or just learning what not to do. Highly recommended!
Another fantastic methods fair! 鈥� a fantastic day that brings together researchers and methods from across the disciplines, creating an open and engaging space to develop methodology skills and ideas!
You can see the 2024 Methods Fair programme .