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(Extra)Ordinary Experiences? Approaching Everyday Lives In Social Science Research #mgsconf25 ↳ www.mgsdtp.ac.uk/news/seminars/mgsconf25/ Conference programme: https://bit.ly/mgsconf25-programme 📍Edgbaston Park Hotel, Birmingham 📅Mon 23 June 2025

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MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconf.bsky.social · Jun 23

And finally a massive thank you to our conference organisers

Abbie Price, Adam Chen, Dhaniska Seneviratne, Eliza Niblett, Holly Rodgers, Imogen Knox, Monica Xiao Wei, Rupali Limachya, Viktoriia Kobzeva, Zsofia Keresztes

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Prof Sophie Woodward @sophierwoodward.bsky.social · May 30

Delighted to have an article included in the special issue on ‘attentiveness’ and why this matters in developing a vital sociology

The Sociological Review Foundation @thesociologicalreview.org · May 27

OUT NOW #OnlineFirst: Live Methods Revisited

Eight new papers focus on @academicdiary.bsky.social‬ and Nirmal Puwar’s Live Methods and its clarion call for more “artful and crafty” sociological methodologies. Edited by @emmakjackson.bsky.social‬ ‪& @kirsteen-paton.bsky.social‬

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Adam Chen @ahgchen.bsky.social · Jun 23

Thanks to those who came to view my poster!

A Rapid Realist Policy Review (RRPR) of the Impact of Social Determinants on Self-harm and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours in England

A novel adapted approach to traditional rapid realist reviews!

View it here: InSITE.ahgchen.uk

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MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconf.bsky.social · Jun 23

That's a wrap! Thank you for all the presenters for your interesting and topical presentations.

And thank you to all those who came to view the presentations!

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MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconf.bsky.social · Jun 23

@sophierwoodward.bsky.social presenting her keynote on material culture!

Thank you for the great talk, incredibly interesting talk on dormant things. Check out her new article, Live methods and live things

Cultivating attentiveness: re-enchanting ordinary and unnoticed material culture

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Tom White @tomwhite1980.bsky.social · Jun 23

Looking forward to presenting my research on the influencing role of self and social identities on the decisions made by collectors at the Midlands Graduate School Social Science Research Conference today!

Look forward to seeing you there if you're attending.
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The SPRINT Project @thesprintproject.bsky.social · Jun 23

Access our free guidelines and resources for supporting researcher's mental health here www.sprintproject.org/guidelines

Thank you to all who attended today's workshop and to those who have participated in our survey. You can still take part via the link above!

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MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconf.bsky.social · Jun 23

Aishwarya Viswamitra delivering the second workshop on communicating beyond academia!

MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconf.bsky.social · Jun 23

@georgiabird.bsky.social delivering the first workshop on emotionally demanding research

Georgia Bird delivering the Emotionally Demanding Research Workshop

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MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconf.bsky.social · Jun 23

And we're off! Welcome talk delivered by Professor Nick Vaughan-Williams

MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconf.bsky.social · Jun 16

💭Have a question about your future plans? Chris Thompson will be hosting a session, come drop in and chat!

@mgsesrcdtp.bsky.social

MGS: Extra Time (Conference Edition)

Have questions about placements? Potential CV advice? Want to pursue something outside of academia? This group drop-in session with Dr Chris Thompson, DTP Placements Manager, is your chance to ask questions, get guidance, and explore your options in a relaxed and supportive environment.

This is an open Q&A session with Chris Thompson!

Come along and chat with Chris about future plans
There’s no need to book — just turn up!

MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconf.bsky.social · Jun 13

🗣️Interested in disseminating your research to a wider audience?

Aishwarya Viswamitra will be running a workshop on communicating beyond academia!

Bring you research to life workshop

We spend years developing expertise, writing thesis chapters, and producing publications, but how do we communicate the heart of our research beyond academia? What happens when we need to explain our PhD to someone outside our field, in a single sentence, or through a single image?

Through interactive exercises, you’ll be challenged to:

Craft a 60-second ‘elevator pitch’ tailored to non-specialists
Find the one image that captures the essence of your work
Reflect on whose lives your research might impact, and how to show that
Translate academic language into accessible, engaging content

MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconf.bsky.social · Jun 12

🤔Conducting emotionally demanding research?

@georgiabird.bsky.social will be running a workshop exploring the best practices for supporting researchers' mental health in EDR. She will be discussing a recent article by @maryquinton.bsky.social and the resultant guidelines (lnkd.in/ePuqvreb)!

Emotionally demanding research workshop

Researchers often engage with sensitive, traumatic, or deeply personal topics, but support and guidance on managing the emotional toll is rarely part of formal training. This workshop creates space to acknowledge that reality, share strategies, and build community around the challenges we often face alone.

The workshop will:
Explore the best practices for supporting researchers’ mental health in emotionally demanding research.
Reflect on individual research practices and engagement with sensitive topics
Discuss techniques to support students conducting emotionally demanding research

MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconf.bsky.social · Jun 11

We're excited to see your poster!

MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconf.bsky.social · Jun 11

We're pleased to have @sophierwoodward.bsky.social present her keynote: Cultivating attentiveness: re-enchanting ordinary and unnoticed material culture.

Look at our programme to find out more! bit.ly/mgsconf25-pr...

Keynote Speaker Professor Sophie Woodward

MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconf.bsky.social · Jun 10

We've also created an accessible version available here: bit.ly/mgsconf25-pr...

mgsconf25 full programme - accessible.pdf

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SRN Midlands @srnmidlands.bsky.social · May 21

We're very happy to have @georgiabird.bsky.social run a workshop at the @mgsconference25.bsky.social

This workshop explores best practices for supporting researchers' mental health in emotionally demanding research.

MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconf.bsky.social · May 21

Emotionally Demanding Research

This workshop explores best practices for supporting researchers’ mental health in emotionally demanding research.

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MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconf.bsky.social · Jun 9

🚨 It’s here! We’re thrilled to unveil the full programme for the 2025 MGS Conference🎉

Get ready for incredible speakers, hands-on sessions, and unforgettable moments.

📅 Check it out & start planning your experience: bit.ly/mgsconf25-pr...

#mgsconf25 @mgsesrcdtp.bsky.social

mgsconf25 full programme.pdf

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MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconf.bsky.social · Jun 9

📣📣 Today (09/06/25) is the last chance to register for the 2025 MGS Conference!

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Midlands Graduate School Conference 2025

Get ready for the Midlands Graduate School Conference 2025 - a gathering of future experts and professionals in the Midlands region to share

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MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconf.bsky.social · May 21

MGS: Extra Time (Conference edition)

Whether you're considering a placement, exploring non-academic career paths, or just starting to think about your future plans, Chris is here to help. He’s happy to chat with you about your goals, worries, and questions, no matter how big or small.

MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconf.bsky.social · May 21

Bring your research to life: Communicating beyond academia

This dynamic, hands-on workshop invites you to shift your perspective on research communication. You’ll explore how to distil complex ideas into clear, compelling messages that connect with real-world audiences

MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconf.bsky.social · May 21

Emotionally Demanding Research

This workshop explores best practices for supporting researchers’ mental health in emotionally demanding research.

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MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconf.bsky.social · May 21

📢 Upcoming Workshops at #mgsconf25!

🎓 Emotionally Demanding Research
🗣️ Bring your research to life: Communicating beyond academia
⏳ MGS: Extra Time (Conference edition)

Don't miss out! Check the flyers below and register your interest here: forms.office.com/e/2tR3GAvhK3

MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconf.bsky.social · May 17

We have over 60 PGR students presenting at our conference! Head over to our LinkedIn to view the abstracts

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Midlands Graduate School Conference 2025 | #mgsconf25 | The theme for 2025 is: (Extra)Ordinary Experiences? Approaching Everyday Lives In Social Science Research Everyday life, often dismissed as mun...

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MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconf.bsky.social · May 1

Have an idea for a workshop or want to help host talks?

Fill in our form below:
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Call for volunteers: https://forms.office.com/e/yNKQaFaLLU

We are looking for talk hosts and people to run workshops