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The Intrepid Researcher
This is a series of research methods/methodologies seminars designed as methodology taster sessions, experts (both from within the university and outside) provided an overview of a particular research method or methodology, example(s) of its application, the benefits of using that methodology and its drawbacks or limitations.
The seminar series is open to all academics and PhD research students across the university. It is hoped that these seminars will encourage researchers to explore and engage with new methods and methodologies, and create an environment for more inter- and multi-disciplinary research.
The Intrepid Researcher 2011-2012
The programme is still evolving and suggestions for speakers can be sent to Dr Meera Warrier (mw189@le.ac.uk)
All seminars will be held in the afternoon for 2 hours from 3.00pm until 5.00pm. During the seminars the experts will speak for an hour followed by time for questions and discussion. This is also an opportunity to meet the speaker informally over tea and cakes at the end.
Programme of seminars
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This event was held on 10 October 2011
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3.00pm - 5.00pm | Finding Secondary Data for Research Use in the Social Sciences and Humanities (Professor Kevin Schurer) |
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This event was held on 31 October 2011 |
3.00pm - 5.00pm | The Design of Survey Instruments: Theory, Hypotheses and Questions (Dr Alice Sullivan) |
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3.00pm - 5.00pm | Making a difference? A user's view on the potential impact of research in improving equality and human rights (Dr Marc Verlot) |
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3.00pm - 5.00pm | Spin Doctoring in Rational Drug Discovery and Design (Professor Mark Carr) |
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3.00pm - 5.00pm | Technology (the works...) and Magic (the interpretation...) (Dr Jack Cohen) |
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3.00pm - 5.00pm | Evaluating Programmes and Social Interventions in Public Services (Professor Mary Dixon-Woods) |
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3.00pm - 5.00pm |
Who's Afraid of Research Questions? The Neglect of Research Questions in Social Research |
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3.00pm - 5.00pm |
Revealing Social Structures Through Social Network Analysis: Techniques, Applications, and Critique |
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3.00pm - 5.00pm |
The Sustainability of Materials |
| This event was held on 20 February 2012 Monday |
3.00pm - 5.00pm |
Strategies for Introducing and Embedding a New Museum Ethics in the Museum Sector |
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This event was held on
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3.00pm - 5.00pm | From Air Pollution to the Smell of Life (Professor Paul Monks) |
| This event was postponed from 26 March 2012 and will be rescheduled in the new academic year | 3.00pm - 5.00pm | High-Performance Materials Assembled from Nanoparticles (Professor Chris Binns) |
How to Make Your Reservation:
Please complete online The Intrepid Researcher - Booking Form, submitting to staffdev@le.ac.uk at the Staff Development Partnership, Charles Wilson Building, University of Leicester.
Booking Conditions apply.
If you have any questions about the seminar content, please contact Dr Meera Warrier (Academic Practice Unit) e-mail: mw189@le.ac.uk Tel: (0116) 223-1876.
