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Visualising Multivariate Data with Topological Data Analysis Ball Mapper

methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · 1d

📢 It's just TWO DAYS until our first Methods North West lunchtime seminar of the academic year.
Topological Data Analysis Ball Mapper can create an abstract two-dimensional visualisation of multivariate data without loss of info.
📅 Thur 9 Oct 🕛 12-1pm
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Visualising Multivariate Data with Topological Data Analysis Ball Mapper

methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · 8d

📢 NEXT WEEK: Visualising Multivariate Data with Topological Data Analysis Ball Mapper
📅 Thursday 9 October 🕛 12-1pm 🌐 online
Visualise data without losing multi-dimensional information with Dr Simon Rudkin. Sign up now 👇
#DataVisualisation #Methods #DataAnalysis #OnlineSeminar #MethodsNW

methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · Aug 20

Sign up for the Methods North West lunchtime session on Visualising Multivariate Data with Topological Data Analysis Ball Mapper now 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/visualisin...
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Stitching at the End of the World: Rethinking Privacy Through Textile Practice at Manchester Museum

methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · 12d

📢New methods@manchester blog 📢
Lydia Donohue's new blog on her "Stitching at the End of the World" workshop is out! Lydia talks about rethinking privacy through textile practice, #KillYouriPhone and the role of 'smart textiles' in shaping life. Read it now 👇
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Written by Lydia Donohue with photographs by Tom Longstaff.On the top floor of Manchester Museum, participants gathered for “Stitching at the End of the World,” a workshop that paired hands-on textile...

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methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · 21d

Today I'm learning about Creative AI Methods!
We've just finished a walkthrough of critical prompting/synthetic images. Lots of interesting info on how AI can imagine and synthesis + what information AI takes from us.
Thank you to Sam Hind for running this very popular session.
#ai #researchmethods

methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · 26d

What a fantastic day! Thank you to everyone at Stitching at the End of the World for a great day of discussions, reflection and of course sewing. Big shout out to Lydia Donohue for running this event and showing us how to #KillYourPhone

methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · 26d

Today I'm Stitching at the End of the World
We are sewing phone pouches using EMS fabric and discussing cybersecurity, personal privacy, surveillance, and the future of 'smart textiles'. Lydia Donohue is hosting this workshop. Inspired by the art project #KillYourPhone, funded by Methods North West.

methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · Sep 5

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methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · Sep 5

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methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · Sep 3

2/2 Are you interested in researching artificial intelligence (AI) from a cultural, social, political, or environmental perspective?
This event will include walkthroughs, a group workshop, and discussions on creative AI methods, uses and applicability - all run by Dr Sam Hind.

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methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · Sep 3

1/2 Creative AI Methods
🗓️ Wednesday 17 September ⏰ 1-5pm 📍NLG.1 Samuel Alexander Building, Manchester
It's just 2 weeks until our Creative AI Methods staff training session!
See the full details and sign up (UoM staff members only) 👉 new.express.adobe.com/webpage/G7yn...

Creative AI Sept 2025

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Stitching at the End of the World

methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · Aug 21

Lydia Donohue will open dialogue about #cybersecurity, #PersonalPrivacy, the future of #DigitalTechnology, and the application of ‘smart textiles’.
This workshop is for PGRs only.
Find out more 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stitching-... 2/2

methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · Aug 21

🗓️ Friday 12 September ⏰ 10-4pm 📍 Manchester Museum
A one-day workshop to carry out a collaborative stitching programme. Inspired by the art project #KillYourPhone, participants will sew phone pouches using EMS fabric that shields devices from electromagnetic signals. 1/2

A one-day workshop to carry out a collaborative stitching programme.

Visualising Multivariate Data with Topological Data Analysis Ball Mapper

methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · Aug 20

Sign up for the Methods North West lunchtime session on Visualising Multivariate Data with Topological Data Analysis Ball Mapper now 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/visualisin...
#Methods #MethodsNW

methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · Aug 20

Visualising Multivariate Data with Topological Data Analysis Ball Mapper
📅 Thur 9 October 🕛 12-1pm 🌐 online
Visualise data without losing multi-dimensional information. Dr Simon Rudkin will explore the method, and explain why we need to focus on #DataVisualisation
#DataAnalysis #OnlineSeminar

methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · Aug 4

Have you registered for the inaugural UK Curiosity Network Workshop?
This full-day workshop includes exciting keynote speakers and interactive seminars on this under-researched topic.
📍 Lancaster University
📅 Tuesday 25 November
Part of the Methods North West Hub

uom-humsdocacad.bsky.social @uom-humsdocacad.bsky.social · Aug 4

Curious about curiosity?
Join the inaugural workshop from the Curiosity Network at the University of Lancaster in November!
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uom-humsdocacad.bsky.social @uom-humsdocacad.bsky.social · Jul 3

Fantastic session on Creative Approaches to Qualitative Research at the methods@manchester Summer School!

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uom-humsdocacad.bsky.social @uom-humsdocacad.bsky.social · Jul 3

An excellent course from Dr Gail Hebson on Qualitative Interviewing at the methods@manchester Summer School!

Participants are encouraged to think critically about why they are using interviews and what type of data interviews can generate.

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methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · Jun 18

Don't forget to attend this interesting event tomorrow from Methods North West!

🎭 Explore Affect Theatre: A Creative Method for Enlivening Ethnographic Research

🗓 Date: 19th June 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (BST)
💻 Venue: Online (Zoom)
🔗 Register here:
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Affect Theatre: Creative Methods for Enlivening Ethnographic Research

methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · Jun 18

A fantastic one-day workshop to carry out a collaborative stitching programme.
Inspired by the art project Kill Your Phone killyourphone.com, the day will involve the hands-on sewing of phone pouches using EMS fabric (a Faraday material)!

Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stitching-...

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methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · Jun 16

Join the Methods NW session, Affect Theatre: Creative Methods for Enlivening Ethnographic Research this Thursday, 19 June.

For all the details and to sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/affect-the...

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methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · Jun 11

The Methods North West online lunchtime seminars continue tomorrow with 'Agent-based Modelling of Transmissible Behaviours' with Mark Pogson and Hannah Little.

To register, and for details on all upcoming Methods NW Thursday seminars, visit: www.methods.manchester.ac.uk/events/works...

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methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · Jun 10

It's the last week to secure a place on our AI-driven analytics course.
Find all the details here: new.express.adobe.com/webpage/YBXF...
Course includes:
🎓 Tuition from The University of Manchester AI experts
🎤 Company speakers from large companies in diverse sectors
🧑‍🎓 Opportunities to network

AI-Driven Analytics

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methods@manchester @methodsmcr.bsky.social · Jun 6

🎓 Curious about pre-registration in research?

Join us online on June 26, 12–1 PM (BST) for a free session with Prof. Linden Ball & Dr. Beth Richardson.

Learn how pre-registration boosts transparency, replicability, and trust in science. 💡🔬

🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1402057956...