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by Helen Kara

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Still places for this one - and it doesn't run often. Also will include pre-publication info from forthcoming book edited by @draimeegrant.bsky.social and me policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/using-docume... don't miss out!
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by Helen Kara

drhelenkara.bsky.social
Oh FFS!!! Grow up, everyone! BTW you were right, I'm loving South Africa.
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by Helen Kara

drhelenkara.bsky.social
From PhD chats about research ethics to nearly 30 years of collaboration with Lucy Pickering — it’s been quite a journey!

We’re now calling for chapters on experiences of research ethics review. Deadline: 30 Nov 2025.

More info here: helenkara.com/2025/10/08/e...

#EthicsReview #CallforChapters
Ethics Review In Practice
I have known Lucy Pickering for a long time. I first met her almost 30 years ago through a mutual friend, and I got to know her well some years later when we were doing our PhDs at the same time. W…
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by Helen Kara

drhelenkara.bsky.social
Lucy Pickering and I first talked about research ethics nearly 30 years ago. Now we’re launching a call for chapters on experiences of ethics review.

Deadline: 30 Nov 2025

More here 👉 helenkara.com/2025/10/08/e...

#ResearchEthics #CallforChapters #EthicsReview
Ethics Review In Practice
I have known Lucy Pickering for a long time. I first met her almost 30 years ago through a mutual friend, and I got to know her well some years later when we were doing our PhDs at the same time. W…
helenkara.com
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Reposted by: Helen Kara, Martin Paul Eve, Malcolm MacLean

petraboynton.bsky.social
With yet another university hosted event closed to 'non academics' (aka those not employed by a university)* I'm just going to leave this piece by @drhelenkara.bsky.social and myself here blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...

* yes I know it's utter nonsense and academics/researchers exist outside unis
Institutional affiliation should not be a requirement for doing research - Impact of Social Sciences
Universities espouse a universalist approach to creating research-based knowledge. Helen Kara & Petra Boynton argue, from the outside these claims are hollow.
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by Helen Kara

drhelenkara.bsky.social
📢 Call for Contributions is open for #ICRMC 2026! Find out more here: creativeresearchmethods.com

We're also excited to announce the ICRMC 2026 keynotes: Ranjita Dhital and Alastair Roy — ready to spark debate and inspire new ways of thinking.

#ICRMC26 #CRMethods #creativeresearch
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Reposted by: Helen Kara

policypress.bsky.social
Helen Kara is in Cape Town to give the keynote speech at #CREATE2025!

Browse many of Helen Kara's excellent books, published by Policy Press.

Helen Kara: https://ow.ly/GHfT50X3xkG
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by Helen Kara

drhelenkara.bsky.social
Both #ICRMC25 keynotes are now on YouTube – free to watch! 🎉

🎤 @jacqpriego.bsky.social – Teaching and Learning Creative Research Methods (youtu.be/nAJC7vksV5c)

🎤 @amltaylor66.bsky.social – Postdigital Creative Research (youtu.be/KiL6c4m1fZk)

#CreativeResearchMethods #ICRMC
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by Helen Kara

drhelenkara.bsky.social
It was lovely to have you both there - I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to chat. Thank you for your kind words!
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Reposted by: Helen Kara

wheelzwheeler.bsky.social
With the republication of 'Actress' by Yvonne Mitchell in December 2025. A review and the issues around high pricing attached to these reprints, where, who can afford. Thank you
@drhelenkara.bsky.social whom I quote. #YvonneMitchell open.substack.com/pub/wheelzwh...
Actress Yvonne Mitchell
Actress.
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by Helen Kara

drhelenkara.bsky.social
Thanks so much for all your support for, and valuable contributions to, #ICRMC through the years. I heard several good reports of your workshop this year (and no bad ones, in case you were wondering!). See you next Sept if not before!
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Reposted by: Helen Kara

rituubnanda.bsky.social
@nmwarne.bsky.social #ICRMC25 use of Bunting for reflection on research- story of co-producing an art and wellbeing programme for schools @drhelenkara.bsky.social
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by Helen Kara

drhelenkara.bsky.social
Book recommendation from @amltaylor66.bsky.social during her excellent keynote on day two of #ICRMC25 www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/adam-... - about the power - and misuse of power - of a handful of tech billionaires
More Everything Forever
This "wild and utterly engaging narrative" (Melanie Mitchell) shows why Silicon Valley’s heartless, baseless, and foolish obsessions—with escaping death,...
www.hachettebookgroup.com
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Reposted by: Helen Kara

isrfoundation.bsky.social
From the ISRF Blog: Can #HigherEducation be a neurodivergent-affirming space without funding?

@drhelenkara.bsky.social argues that better understandings and practices can emerge through supporting the work of #Neurodivergent researchers themselves.

isrf.org/blog/can-hig...
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Reposted by: Helen Kara, Sophie Woodward

sumingkhoo.bsky.social
Yay for #JCRM journal launch and cupcakes, with @edwina-thorn.bsky.social Sophie Woodward Harriet Shortt and @drhelenkara.bsky.social @bupjournals.bsky.social
Journal of Creative Research Methods flyers on the publisher's stand with a JCRM cupcake JCRM editorial team
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Reposted by: Helen Kara

charlottemarshall.bsky.social
Today, I virtually attended #ICRMC25

In addition to phenomenal presentations, I've been astounded by the care extended to the online community - this hybrid event has set the bar high!

I've sewn, collaged, painted, and doodled throughout. I am mentally exhausted in the best way #perfect
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by Helen Kara — Reposted by: Virginia Braun

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Great keynote from @jacqpriego.bsky.social kicking off #ICRMC25 - I particularly enjoyed the part about pleasure, fun, and joy as spaces of resistance for researchers ❤️
acwristeph.bsky.social
Dr Stephanie Zihms @acwristeph.bsky.social · Sep 8
Some introductions and overview from @drhelenkara.bsky.social and then we are starting with the Keynote by Jacqueline Priego Hernandez: Teaching and Learning Creative Research Methods: Mainstreaming the Subversive?
A view from the middle of the conference room - showing the opening slide and keynote speaker ready to speak. On the right Helen giving the introduction.
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Reposted by: Helen Kara

acwristeph.bsky.social
Some introductions and overview from @drhelenkara.bsky.social and then we are starting with the Keynote by Jacqueline Priego Hernandez: Teaching and Learning Creative Research Methods: Mainstreaming the Subversive?
A view from the middle of the conference room - showing the opening slide and keynote speaker ready to speak. On the right Helen giving the introduction.
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by Helen Kara

drhelenkara.bsky.social
I am too - it's going to be fun! Thanks for all your support ❤️
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by Kalwant Bhopal — Reposted by: Helen Kara

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Free Palestine.
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by Helen Kara

drhelenkara.bsky.social
Thank you - I'm blushing now! 😊
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by Helen Kara

drhelenkara.bsky.social
Thank you! It's been a long road but we've reached the destination at last!
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by Helen Kara

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Looking good! 🤩
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by Helen Kara

drhelenkara.bsky.social
Thanks Lisa - but it was a team effort - starting a journal, like raising a child, takes a village!
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by Helen Kara

drhelenkara.bsky.social
Should be a good bash! Looking forward to it! #ICRMC
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by Helen Kara

drhelenkara.bsky.social
Thank you! It's taken ages but yes it's great to have reached this point 🥳
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by Helen Kara

drhelenkara.bsky.social
I’m so pleased to share that the launch issue of the Journal of Creative Research Methods (JCRM) is now live! 🎉

👉 bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...

Huge thanks to my wonderful Co-Editors in Chief Su-Ming Khoo, Harriet Shortt & Sophie Woodward.

#CreativeMethods #JCRM
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Reposted by: Helen Kara, Sophie Woodward

crmethodsjnl.bsky.social
The future of research is creative, collaborative, and boundary-breaking! From speculative fiction to visual data storytelling, this groundbreaking collection showcases how creative approaches are transforming research across disciplines!

bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...
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Reposted by: Helen Kara

drkcarrutherst.bsky.social
Madly prototyping the #HECareerGame for a workshop at #ICRMC conference on Monday 😬 @drhelenkara.bsky.social #CreativeMethods #research
Pencil drawing of snakes and ladders board game Early painted background of snakes and ladders board game Fully painted snakes and ladders board game.
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by Helen Kara

drhelenkara.bsky.social
Call for chapters: Ethical Review in Practice, edited by Lucy Pickering and me. Do you have a particularly good, bad, or mixed experience with a research #ethics approval body that you would like to share? If so this call may be of interest: helenkara.com/writing/ethi... please share widely!
Ethical Review in Practice
Call for Chapter Proposals Working title: Ethical Review in Practice Editors: Lucy Pickering and Helen Kara Research ethics approval is a key part of the process for many researchers. The small but…
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