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Job Opportunity at the University of Southampton: Research Fellow/Senior Research Assistant

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Prof Nisreen Alwan @nisreenalwan.bsky.social · May 28

Come and work with us on evaluating our Supporting #LongCovid Care tool. Short fixed term post. Part time arrangements possible. jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

We wish to appoint a Research Fellow/Senior Research Assistant for a duration of four months full time/part time equivalent to work within a research team to conduct a mixed methods evaluation of the ...

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Melanie Nind @melnind.bsky.social · May 21

Great listening. @tamsinbradley.bsky.social you'll love this.

South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership @scdtp.bsky.social · May 21

You loved our 1st episode of Speaking of Research the SCDTP podcast series. Now listen to the 2nd where Nishit Srivastava talks about his research on sustainability transitions in the UK heritage sector using Cumberland Lodge as an example. 🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/7Ddu...

Net Zero Meets Nostalgia: Decarbonising the Heritage Sector with Nishit Srivastava

Speaking of Research: The SCDTP Podcast · Episode

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Speaking of Research: The SCDTP Podcast

Melanie Nind @melnind.bsky.social · May 13

Fabulous to see this. @sadierockliffe.bsky.social you are a star! Big thanks to @researchpodcasts.bsky.social and @scdtp.bsky.social

South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership @scdtp.bsky.social · May 13

IT’S HERE! 🚀 We’re thrilled to launch Speaking of Research — our first-ever podcast series!

PhD researchers share their passion, purpose, and how their work is making a real-world impact.

🎧 Listen now:
Spotify: bit.ly/SCDTPonSpotify
Apple: bit.ly/SCDTPonApple
Amazon: bit.ly/SCDTPonAmazon

Podcast · The South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership · Speaking of Research is a podcast from the ESRC South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership. In Series One, recorded at Cumberland Lodge in Apri...

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Writing a letter to your MP about benefits for disabled people

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Katherine Runswick-Cole @profkrc.bsky.social · Apr 4

Click on the link to find an easy read template letter created by #selfadvocates to write to your MP to stop the benefits cuts for disabled people
docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Writing a letter to your MP against possible changes to benefits for disabled people Easy Read explanation We are a group of self-advocates with learning disabilities, autistic self-advocates, ...

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Melanie Nind @melnind.bsky.social · May 8

Thanks both. Your presentations get better and better.

elsclark.bsky.social @elsclark.bsky.social · May 8

Here is a montage by @jo3grace.bsky.social of me presenting my research this morning at the University of Southampton Education School PGR conference. (and Jo’s title slide!) Great day with brilliant presentations from student colleagues.

Joanna Grace PhD @jo3grace.bsky.social · May 8

I'm all done already, now I get to enjoy everyone else's presentations! @SouthCoastDTP @CRI_UoS

Melanie Nind @melnind.bsky.social · May 8

@elsclark.bsky.social sharing the nuances of meaningful occupation and belonging. The latter much more slippery as a concept.

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Melanie Nind @melnind.bsky.social · May 8

Some days at work are a joy. This is one. Our annual PGR conference. Fabulous presentations and mutual support.

Melanie Nind @melnind.bsky.social · Apr 29

@scdtp.bsky.social community now learning in #SCTPimpact2025 residential about making impact in parliament from the very knowledgable Dr Jane Parry.

Jane Parry offering tips about submitting evidence

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Melanie Nind @melnind.bsky.social · Apr 29

Thanks @researchpodcasts.bsky.social for excellent taster session today at #SCDTPimpact2025. Can't wait for the work to start on our @scdtp.bsky.social podcast series. Watch this space!

Melanie Nind @melnind.bsky.social · Apr 28

wow @scdtp.bsky.social I need to brush up on my posting skills!

South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership @scdtp.bsky.social · Apr 28

Just to add, we had the opportunity to get to know each other! Everyone’s preparing their 2mins elevator pitch — it’s amazing to hear the diverse range of research happening across the partnership!

#SCDTPImpact2025 #SCDTPResidential #CumberlandLodge

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Michael Fullerton @michaelfullert3.bsky.social · Apr 28

Please join www.pmldlink.org.uk for their ‘Being Heard’ Webinar highlighting a small sample of articles in the Spring Journal - 21st May 12-1pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pmld-link-...

Home - PMLD Link

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Melanie Nind @melnind.bsky.social · Apr 28

And look at that blue sky!!

Melanie Nind @melnind.bsky.social · Apr 28

I love the residential each year and this one is off to a great start.

South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership @scdtp.bsky.social · Apr 28

Our annual residential is underway. Great to hear about the diverse research going on and now we are getting into #impact #SCDTPimpact2025 with our director Athina Vlachantoni

Melanie Nind @melnind.bsky.social · Mar 6

Nice to see you and your art here JP

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South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership @scdtp.bsky.social · Feb 25

Great to have a change of focus for our What is...? SCDTP knowledge exchange. No longer what is X method, but what is my research doing to address global challenges? Thanks to Deborah Timoni, Patricia Ncube, Thokozile Tembo & Chloe Eddy for the launch session. Who's up next?

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Melanie Nind @melnind.bsky.social · Feb 25

It's hard not to feel grim about the world, but today @scdtp.bsky.social doctoral researchers talking about how their research is addressing global challenges really gave me a lift. No complacency about epistemic violence on their watch!

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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · Feb 3

"The books are good, the people are good and you make new friends as well!"

Beyond Words are going to be at the Learning Disability England Conference 2025 sharing their Book Club in a Box Project 📖

Book your place: tinyurl.com/2jx29aar

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Melanie Nind @melnind.bsky.social · Feb 3

I am very proud of all 40+ of the PhDs I've supervised. This one is beautiful as well as brave and important.

Joanna Grace PhD @jo3grace.bsky.social · Feb 3

My thesis is out, people are reading it, and I didn't even know!
If you're curious it is free here: eprints.soton.ac.uk/497372/

#phdlife #phdstudent #InclusiveResearch #belonging #PMLD #PIMD #profounddisability @cri-uos.bsky.social @scdtp.bsky.social @uoseducation.bsky.social

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · Feb 3

Speaker announcement📣 @heejungchung.bsky.social (Director of @‌giwlkings.bsky.social) will join our webinar panel to discuss how the UK can balance its economic priorities against large & growing inequalities across society.
📅 26 Feb
⏰ 12.30pm-1.30pm
💻 Online
Register now➡️ https://buff.ly/3CnXKPc

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South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership @scdtp.bsky.social · Jan 24

An international education strategy for resilience 🌍 Isaac Thornton explores how an ecological approach can support international students in overcoming social exclusion and building resilience throughout their university experiences. A key look into inclusive education. #SCDTPCon2025
#Adapt

Melanie Nind @melnind.bsky.social · Jan 24

Still loving student presentations at #SCDTPCon2025. 'Imagine' is a great word to start a presentation with. Thanks Shilpy Bhat

Melanie Nind @melnind.bsky.social · Jan 24

Challenging myself by going to Quant methods sessions. Wonderful students are showing lots of pics to help qual people like me