Talks and Workshops

Methods@Manchester hosts a variety of talks and workshops.

methods@manchester offer a range of workshops which offer in-depth training in particular research methods, or discussion around cutting-edge issues related to research methods.

We also partner with Methods North West to offer a range of online seminars - these run in a regular slot on Thursdays 12-1pm.

Upcoming Events 2024/25

Qualitative Interviewing - A Summer School Taster Session

This session will give you a taster of the four-day summer school on qualitative interviewing.

Dr. Gail Hebson will give you a flavour of some of the topics covered in the summer school before an opportunity to ask any questions. This is a perfect opportunity to get a sense of whether this summer school course is right for you.

Staff Training

R Markdown for the Humanities - A Practical Intro to Reproducible Writing

Wednesday, 28 May

This hands-on staff training workshop introduces R Markdown, a powerful tool for academics that enables seamless integration of text, code, and citations into dynamic, reproducible documents.

Methods North West - Lunchtime Sessions

Finding and Analysing Secondary Data with Dr. Les Humphreys, University of Central Lancashire

Thursday, 10 April

A wealth of quantitative and qualitiative secondary data is available - that is, data that has already been collected and made available for research purposes. This can mean that data good quality data and/or large amounts of data can be collected relatively quickly and cheaply. This session will discuss the advantages and pitfalls of using secondary data and introduce the data and facilities that are available via the UK Data Service.

Casting a Spell on Null Rituals with Dr. Jess Hampton, University of Liverpool

Thursday, 24 April

Do you ever find yourself running statistical tests without fully understanding why or what you’re doing—just following the steps because that’s what others seem to do? You’re not alone. In this interactive lunchtime session, we’ll open a judgment-free conversation about the ‘null ritual’—the routine application of statistical methods without questioning their necessity or underlying logic.

How to Approach the Study of Violence with Prof Deana Heath & Dr Anna Shadrina, University of Liverpool

Thursday, 1 May

With a focus on post-structuralist, post-/de-colonial, interpretive/interactional and phenomenological approaches to the study of violence, this Methods Session is an invitation to discuss the issues with the study of violence.