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June 7, 2023

BU Research Conference – one week to go!

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There’s still time to book your place for the BU Research Conference, which takes place next Wednesday (14 June) in the Fusion Building.

The theme for this year’s conference is embracing failure, looking at how we can overcome and learn from the moments that don’t go to plan.

Speakers include BU Honorary Doctorate recipient Dr Jan Peters MBE, Professors Ann Hemingway and Sam Goodman, and Robert Seaborne from Inside Academia. You’ll also have chance to take part in practical workshops covering topics including building resilience, repurposing funding applications, and improving writing practices.

Lunch and refreshments are provided, and you’ll be able to create your own ‘failure cake’ with members of the Centre for Science, Health and Data Communication Research.

Following the conference, a drinks reception will provide the opportunity to network and share your experiences over a beverage or two.

We’re hoping it will be an inspiring and informative day, and we’d love to see you there.

Find out more and book your place via Eventbrite

June 2, 2023

Online Public Lecture: Pioneering Women in the BBC

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As part of BU’s Online Public Lecture Series, Dr Kate Terkanian and Dr Kate Murphy from the Faculty of Media and Communication shared stories uncovered by their research into women in the BBC from the 1920s up to the 1950s. Dr Terkanian shares her experience of presenting ‘Pioneering Women in the BBC’ on Thursday 23 March 2023.

On a blustery evening, my colleague, Kate Murphy, and I jointly presented a public lecture on our research on women at the British Broadcasting Corporation. The two of us, along with our colleague Kristin Skoog, research on women within the media organisation from its inception up to the immediate post-war era. While Kristin was unable to participate on the day, her research was very much present. Kate Murphy has focussed on the early BBC in the interwar years, and Kristin on the immediate post-war era. My research has looked at the Corporation, as BBC researchers often call the organisation, during the second world war with a strong emphasis on changing internal structures. What brings our research together is our examination of how women have contributed to the success of the BBC.

As our research is linked, Kate Murphy and I have often discussed ways to present our respective research to a wider audience. We are all active in research networks and have presented on panels at conferences, however the opportunity to highlight our research to a general audience was appealing. While Kate is more familiar with the process through her experience as a producer for Woman’s Hour and the promotion of her book Behind the Wireless: A History of Early Women at the BBC, this was the first real opportunity that I had addressing the public.

When you work as an academic, the thing you love about your research is sharing what you have discovered with others; this includes your colleagues at conferences, your students, your family and friends, really anyone who will listen. While the tone of your delivery might change depending on your audience, the content rarely differs. What I hope to convey, and prepare for any audience I might face, is the sense of another world, and the people that inhabit it, that is revealed through my research. There is always the aspect of cross-checking and verifying the facts you have stored in your head, but the ideas and stories flow from your understanding and the connections you make between your research and that of others.

While the weather was far from ideal, overall, the experience was enjoyable. Adam and Emma provided wonderful support and things went well despite my computer crashing a minute before airtime. There was a good crowd and some thoughtful questions from the audience. As the lecture was online and accessible to anyone with a computer connection, I was able to invite friends and family all over the world to attend. I was gratified to see that many of them in the virtual audience. While online lectures can sometimes seem like you are talking to an empty room, knowing that so many friendly listeners, both known and unknown, were out there in the ether, made the session relaxing, and dare I say, fun.

You can watch a recording of this public lecture via YouTube

Watch Pioneering Women in the BBC

June 1, 2023

Exciting opportunities under the RKEDF

ECR Network, Events, pre-award, research staff, Research Training, RKE development framework Katerina Kakaounaki

Here are some great RKEDF training events coming up in June

Follow the links for more information and to book.

RDS Academic & Researcher Induction Wednesday, 7 June

This event provides an overview of all the practical information staff need to begin developing their research plans at BU, using both internal and external networks.

Anatomy of an Impact Case Study Wednesday, 7 June 13:00-15:00

By the end of this session you will be familiar with the structure of an impact case study, what makes an excellent case study and what you will need in order to start building an impact case study from your own research.

ESRC New Investigator Thursday, 8 June 11:00 – 13:00

Beginning with a general overview of the ESRC in terms of what they like to fund and their priorities for funding, the session will then cover the guidance for the scheme and the structure of the application.

RSA Writing Day for Researchers Tuesday, 13th June 9:00 – 17.00

Do you have a piece of writing to do or an article to finish up, but can never seem to find the time to do it? This event is for you!

ECRN – Imposter Syndrome Wednesday, 14th June 16:00 – 17:00

he session will offer a space to discuss this growing issue as well as offer advice, guidance and support on how to manage, avoid and overcome such feelings.

BU Research Conference 2023 Wednesday, 14 Jun 2023 10:00 – 18:00

The BU Research Conference is back for 2023 and this year’s event will explore the concept of ‘failure’ in academia and building the resilience to overcome obstacles that may be in your path.

Writing Academy 2023 21^st, 22^nd, 23^rd June

This year the Writing Academy covers strategies for academic writing: writing to prompts, targeting a journal/specific criteria, types of prompt for academic writing, ‘snack writing’, goal setting for writing

RKEDF – Real World Examples of Public Engagement Wednesday, 21 June 14:00-16:00

Learning the basic principles is essential for doing effective public engagement with research, but it can be challenging to apply them to developing your own projects.

Engaging with Parliament for Impact Friday, 23 June

This session will cover multiple ‘Common Routes to Influence’, including Government consultations, Select Committees, All Party Parliamentary Groups, think tanks etc. and the best ways to approach them. You will have an opportunity for stakeholder mapping and to plan your approach.

The Way of the Productivity Ninja Thursday, 29 June 13:00-15:00

In this practical, engaging, interactive and fun 2 hour online workshop you’ll learn how to utilize the mindset and tactics of the 9 Characteristics of the Productivity Ninja.

BU Artificial Intelligence Workshop Thursday, 29 June 8:30 – 13:30

If you are a business or academic interested in exploring ways in which AI could be utilised to deliver new or enhanced ways of working, then put 29 June 2023 in your diary.

Checkout the full range of possible events via the the “Events Calendar“

If there are any sessions that are already fully booked, please make sure you add your name to the waiting list.

May 31, 2023

We can help promote your public engagement event or activity

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At BU we promote and celebrate the work done to engage public audiences with our research. The Public Engagement with Research team in Research Development and Support can help promote your event to relevant audiences through our monthly newsletters and via our social media channels.

To be considered for inclusion, your event or activity must be;

Focused on BU research, either solely or as part of a wider programme. Events or activities that do not involve BU research, such as marketing or recruitment events, will not be accepted.
Intended for and open to non-academic audiences, either entirely or as a portion of the audience.
Submitted, at the latest, in the first two weeks of the month preceding the event. For example, an event taking place in June should be submitted via the form any time before 14 May.

Event descriptions may be edited for consistency in style with other content.

Share your upcoming public event or activity

If you have any questions, please contact the team publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk

May 31, 2023

Share your research with the public at our Café Scientifique events

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Would you like to share your research with a public audience? Get involved with our Café Scientifique series for September 2023-July 2024

Café Scientifique is a public event that takes place at The Black Cherry in Boscombe on the first Tuesday of the month (excluding January & August), and is organised centrally by the BU Public Engagement with Research Team (PER Team), part of Research Development and Support.

The format involves delivering a short talk, followed by the opportunity for discussion and questions from a varied public audience. It is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain experience in engaging with the public in a friendly relaxed atmosphere.

We welcome academics at all career stages, although this opportunity is particularly valuable for those getting started in engaging with the public. We encourage collaboration between less experienced and more experienced public speakers to help provide support and a rewarding learning experience.

The PER Team will support you every step of the way. From developing your ideas to engage with a public audience, to setting up and promoting your event. We will also be on hand on the day to help your event run smoothly.

Complete our form to Register your interest

Please note: Completing this form does not guarantee you a space. We will be in touch with you to discuss your interest.

If you have any questions about getting involved with Café Sci, please get in touch with the Public Engagement with Research Team: publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk.

May 25, 2023

Erasmus+ visitors from Nepal teaching at BU

BU research, Events, Featured academics, Global engagement, international, Knowledge Exchange, parliament, Publishing, Research Centres, Research Integritiy, Research news, Uncategorized, writing Edwin van Teijlingen

This week we had the luxury of four exchange visitors from Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences (MMIHS) in Nepal who are here on the Erasmus+ scheme. Erasmus+ funds are a great way to build academic networks and gain experience of teaching and learning elsewhere. Global staff mobility, including training and teaching, leads to professional development and networking and brings great value to BU and our students, whilst also offering invaluable international experience for BU staff and postgraduate students in Nepal.

Today Prof. Sujan Marahatta, Dr. Sujata Sapkota and Dr. Sujan Gautam offered a workshop under the title ‘Introducing federalization in Nepal: What are the effects on its health system?’ All three academics are part of the Nepal Federal Health System Project, our major collaborative project examining the consequences for the health system of Nepal’s move to a federal government structure in 2015. This is a joint project (2020-2024) led by the University of Sheffield and it is an collaboration with Bournemouth University, the University of Huddersfield, MMIHS and PHASE Nepal. This longitudinal interdisciplinary study is funded by the UK Health Systems Research Initiative [Grant ref. MR/T023554/1]. After highlighting the difference between ‘federalisation’ and ‘decentralisation’, the Nepalese academics briefly explained the political changes in the Nepal over the past decade or so. Followed by an outline of the project’s research methods and the key preliminary findings. The presenters focused on the data generated through a participatory method called River of Life, and from the policy analysis based on the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Health System Building blocks. This project has resulted in three publications to date [1-3].

Our visitors got involved in a range of teaching activities, for example, Prof. Beenu Bista, Professor of Nursing at MMIHS, taught various groups of BU nursing students earlier this week, whilst Dr. Sujata Sapkota helped supervise and advise one of BU’s M.Sc. Public Health students for her dissertation project.

Prof. Edwin van Teijlingen

Centre for Midwifery & Women’s Health (CMWH)

References:

Sapkota, S., Panday, S., Wasti, S.P., Lee, A., Balen, J., et al. (2022) Health System Strengthening: The Role of Public Health in Federal Nepal, Journal of Nepal Public Health Association 7 (1): 36-42.
Rushton, S., Pandey, S., van Teijlingen, E., Subedi, M., Balen, J., et al. (2021) An Investigation into the Impact of Decentralization on the Health System of Nepal. Journal of Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences, 7(1): 3–14. https://doi.org/10.3126/jmmihs.v7i1.43146
Adhikary, P., Balen, J., Gautam, S., Ghimire S., Karki J.K., et al. (2020) The COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal: Emerging evidence on the effectiveness of action by, and cooperation between, different levels of government in a federal system. Journal of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences 3(3)

May 25, 2023

EMERGE Symposium 2023

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Affect in Theory and Practice – Beyond the Threshold of Language

Affect theory| Affective technologies | Missing half-second | Intensive Time |

June 7^th 2023, Poole Gateway Building

The 2023 EMERGE Symposium will explore the significance of the concept of affect for practice-based media research. The philosopher Brian Massumi identified affect through what he called the “the missing half-second” an elusive pre-interpretive moment where we register raw experience before it is converted into language, verbal or visual. The force of affect is felt deeply but resists codification. Its societal presence and urgency is frequently articulated through an increasing emphasis on ‘lived experience’ as an embodied form of knowing capable of challenging the traditional hierarchies of power and knowledge.

The symposium will be a timely opportunity for EMERGE researchers to address the affective turn in ways that connect our individual practice to the wider culture, sharing our work, ideas, and assumptions in the context of a deep dive into the dynamics of affect facilitated by the work of our key-note speaker, the Dutch media theorist Eric Kluitenberg.

The keynote address will be followed by EMERGE members and affiliates presenting examples of practice that resonate with the theme in ways that will open up discussion for the afternoon session.

During the afternoon EMERGE members, affiliates and invited guests to workshop the implications of the ideas presented in order to envision the next phase of EMERGE’s development.

Sessions in the agenda include:

10:00-11:00 Keynote: (PG-217 and online) Eric Kluitenberg: Intensity and Spaces of Absence and Presence. Kluitenberg is a media theorist based in the ArtScience Interfaculty of the Royal Academy of the Arts, University of the Arts, The Hague, Netherlands. https://bournemouth-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/86800608670?pwd=bzYrbTlCbFhjRk9pcU5RRVNIcTBOdz09 Passcode: v8#kFF!S

11:00-13.00: Works (Various venues in PGB) EMERGE & affiliate artist/composer/researchers with works by: Panos Amelidis, Liam Birtles, Maxine Gee , Brad Gyori, Trevor Hearing , Szilvia Ruszev, & Ambrose Seddon.
13:00-13.30: Break
13:30 – 15.00: Round Table: Workshopping ideas relating to affect
15.30-16.30: Summarising: Round up of scenarios and manifestos

May 23, 2023

Here is what is coming in June for RKEDF

BU research, ECR Network, Events, Knowledge Exchange, research staff, Research Training, RKE development framework, Training, Uncategorized Katerina Kakaounaki

The following training events are coming up in June.

Please book now!

Wednesday 7th June 2023, 13:00-15:00 Talbot Campus

Anatomy of an Impact Case Study

This workshop is aimed at researchers who would like to learn what an excellent REF impact case study looks like and how to start building your own case study from scratch.

Thursday, 8th June 2023, 11:00 – 13:00 Online

ESRC New Investigator

· Understanding of the ESRC.

· Knowledge of the requirements for the scheme.

· Draft plan for developing an application.

Wednesday, 14th June 2023, 16:00-17:00 Hybrid session

ECRN – Imposter Syndrome

The session will offer a space to discuss this growing issue as well as offer advice, guidance and support on how to manage, avoid and overcome such feelings. At the end of the session attendees will have achieved greater confidence in developing their career and profile.

Wednesday, 14th June, 10:00 – 16:00

BU Research Conference 2023: Embracing Failure, Building Success

The BU Research Conference is back for 2023 and this year’s event will explore the concept of ‘failure’ in academia and building the resilience to overcome obstacles that may be in your path

21-22-23/06/2023

Writing Academy 2023

Wednesday, 21st June 2023, 10.00 – 16.00 Online

Thursday, 22nd June 2023, 08.55 – 16.45 Online

Friday, 23rd June 2023, 08.45 – 16.45 Talbot Campus

This workshop covers strategies for academic writing: writing to prompts, targeting a journal/specific criteria, types of prompt for academic writing, ‘snack writing’, goal-setting for writing, motivation, freewriting, generative writing, analysing academic writing, drafting and revising an abstract/summary, constructing a ‘contribution’ argument, using prompts in series, outlining, productive writing behaviours, wellbeing, writing groups, micro-groups and retreats.

Wednesday, 21st June, 14:00-16:00, Online

RKEDF – Real World Examples of Public Engagement

· Useful knowledge into how successful public engagement are planned and delivered.

· Skills in critically analysing public engagement with research projects.

· Inspiring ideas that would translate into their own work and share with others

· Confidence that public engagement is approachable and practical to deliver.

Friday, 23rd June, 10:00-16:30

Engaging with Parliament for Impact

It will cover multiple ‘Common Routes to Influence’, including Government consultations, Select Committees, All Party Parliamentary Groups, think tanks etc. and the best ways to approach them. You will have an opportunity for stakeholder mapping and to plan your approach.

Thursday, 29th June, 13:00-15:00, Online

The Way of the Productivity Ninja

In this practical, engaging, interactive and fun 2-hour online workshop you’ll learn how to utilize the mindset and tactics of the 9 Characteristics of the Productivity Ninja.

To book a place please complete the booking form

If you have any queries please contact RKEDF@bournemouth.ac.uk

May 22, 2023

“The Way of the Productivity Ninja” RKEDF Workshop

BU research, Events, RKE development framework Katerina Kakaounaki

Are you battling information overload? Email deluge? Wrestling with procrastination, interruption or distraction? Constantly feel like you are in reactive, “juggling” and “plate spinning” mode? Find it hard to maintain energy and focus, to properly unplug and switch off, or to make space for what really matters – or for yourself?

If any of that sounds familiar, we’ve got you some help!

We’ve partnered up with Think Productive who are bringing us their brilliant “The Way of the Productivity Ninja” workshop on Thursday 29th June 2023, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

In this practical, engaging, interactive and fun 2 hour online workshop you’ll learn how to utilize the mindset and tactics of the 9 Characteristics of the Productivity Ninja.

For over a decade, the Think Productive team have been helping people worldwide to get their stuff done, while looking after themselves and each other – and get that elusive balance between work and wellbeing that we’re all looking for. Especially over the last few years we’ve all faced new challenges and circumstances as the ways and places we’re working have changed radically, and we’re now all exploring together what the future of work might be like in the longer term.

In the session Lee Cottier will be sharing ideas, tips, tools and habits that will help unleash your inner Productivity Ninja. There’ll be an opportunity to reflect on what’s been going well, and where you might want to make some changes – plus an invitation and loads of inspiration to try out some new approaches. All this, and you’ll create your own personal Productivity Ninja Action Plan too. After the session all attendees will get an eBook version of the “How to be a Productivity Ninja” book.

To book a place on “The Way of the Productivity Ninja” workshop please complete the Booking Form

For any further questions on the session, please email: RKEDF@bournemouth.ac.uk

May 19, 2023

Public Engagement Online Training Session with COMMunity – Monday 22 May 4-5pm

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Join Faye Watson as she helps you build a toolkit of skills to get started with public engagement. She’ll take you through understanding your audience, to utilise a design process to brainstorm your ideas through to evaluating your events and activities.

A perfect session for any researchers involved with public Engagement or wanting to dip their toes in the water.

Faye is an expert in all things public engagement, having run community outreach programmes, citizen science initiatives and all manner of creative engagement projects.

Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of COMMunity, the research communication network that empowers you to find your voice and amplify your impact.

Monday 22 May 4-5pm

This 1 hour online session is aimed at research staff and students but all are welcome to join.

Find out more and register here

May 18, 2023

Café Scientifique – Tuesday 6 June 2023: Repairing bodies with tissue engineering

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At Café Scientifique, you can explore the latest ideas in science and technology in a relaxed setting. Enjoy listening to a short talk before engaging in debate and discussion with our guest speaker and audience.

We’ll be joined by Dr Sarah Upson on Tuesday 6 June from 6:30 – 8:00pm.

Repairing bodies with tissue engineering

Many parts of the body cannot effectively renew and repair themselves, for various reasons. This is where tissue engineering and regenerative medicine could step in; to repair, replace or renew tissues in the body.

These techniques may sound futuristic, but they are increasingly being used to change our approach to medicine and aging. New 3D-printed biomaterials can be implanted into the body, enabling tissue re-growth or the complete replacement of damaged tissues. Join Dr Sarah Upson, an expert in biomaterials at Bournemouth University, to discover the latest research and what these new technologies could mean for medicine and society.

This event will be held at The Black Cherry in Boscombe, Bournemouth. Although the talk starts at 6:30pm, the café will be open early so we encourage you to arrive early for a drink and a bite to eat before the talk starts.

If you have any questions about this event, or you’re interested in getting involved with a future Café Sci event, please email the Public Engagement with Research Team: publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk

May 16, 2023

British Academy Funding for public engagement for humanities and social sciences

BU research, Events, Funding opportunities, humanities, Impact, innovation, Knowledge Exchange, pre-award, Public engagement, Research communication, research opportunities Adam Morris

The British Academy has launched a pilot funding scheme to support ambitious projects to engage the public with the humanities and social sciences. It is called SHAPE Involve and Engage.

Key Information

Level of award – up to £8,000

Scheme opened date – 10 May 2023

Deadline date – 28 Jun 2023 – 17:00 BST (ITB must be submitted 4 weeks prior)

Duration of award – Any length, provided activity is delivered between October 2023 and October 2024

How to apply – see below

About the scheme

These awards, up to £8,000, offer an exciting opportunity for humanities and social sciences researchers to push boundaries and seek imaginative new ways to engage with the public. They are looking for researchers from across the UK to deliver innovative public engagement projects working in partnership with a gallery, archive, library or museum (GLAM organisation).

This pilot programme offers the opportunity to think outside the box, test a new approach and be ambitious in your approach to engaging a public audience with your research.

As part of the programme, a ‘community of practice’ workshop will be hosted for successful applicants in early September. Alongside sessions on evaluation and working with your audiences, award holders will have the opportunity to share their plans with other workshop attendees. You will act as critical friends and sounding boards, sharing ideas, giving feedback and troubleshooting possible challenges, and forming a network of support through the duration of the project development and delivery.

Why should you apply?

The programme will:

Act as a catalyst to get a project or idea up and running.
Be an opportunity to try a new approach or work with a new audience to gain new perspectives on your research.
Offer the chance to build a new partnership with the cultural sector or try a new idea with an existing collaborator. The chance to work with a partner who truly adds value and makes a meaningful contribution to your project through their expertise, connections, skills or collections.
Allow you to make contacts and find networking opportunities with others in the research community who are interested in exploring new and innovative approaches to public engagement.

About you

The British Academy are searching for creative academics who want to experiment with their engagement work and find new ways to share their research with a public audience.

The call is open to any researcher based in the UK who meets the conditions of the call. You do not have to have received funding from the British Academy previously. Successful award recipients are expected to have some prior public engagement experience, but we welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences, expertise and career stages.

Please note that if you will hold a Mid-Career Fellowship or Wolfson Fellowship which will be active between October 2023 and October 2024 you are not eligible to apply, because these awards include support for public engagement and your engagement activities should be delivered using the funding from your existing award.

Level of award

Up to £8,000.

This is a pilot programme with funding from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and is funded for 2023-24 only.

Funding provided through this scheme cannot be used to cover the cost of replacement teaching, payment in lieu of salary or computer equipment or hardware. The scheme is not covered within the FEC regime – the £8,000 awards are available to the award holder only for direct expenses to deliver the public engagement project. For full details of eligible costs, please see the scheme guidance notes, Flexi-Grant application instructions and terms and conditions.

Duration of award

The duration of the award is flexible. Proposed activities could range from a one-off event, to an ongoing series of engagement activities taking place over a number of months. However, all activities should take place between October 2023 and October 2024.

Application process

Please refer to the scheme guidance for more information about the awards scheme. You can also find detailed instructions for completing the application form in the Flexi-Grant application instructions. Further details about the terms of scheme, including eligible costs, can be found in the scheme terms and conditions.

This funding is subject to the same internal processes as external research funding. Before applying, interested PIs (Principle Investigators) should submit a completed e-ITB form (Intention to Bid) by 4 weeks before the deadline.

Application deadline: Wednesday 28 June 2023, 17:00 GMT

May 15, 2023

Research Staff Association (RSA) is organised a Writing Day for Researchers

BU research, ECR Network, Events, Research communication, research staff Katerina Kakaounaki

Do you have a piece of writing to do or an article to finish up,

but can never seem to find the time to do it? This event is for you!

This Writing Day aims to provide a dedicated space and time away from our usual hectic schedules, to enable us as researchers to get our heads down and… write!

We’ll begin with some introductions – a chance to meet other researchers, make friends and support each other.

Then we’ll get down to business… writing!

Tuesday 13 June, 9am to 5pm

Green House Hotel, BH1 3AX

There will be tea and coffee available throughout the day, plus pastries on arrival, a buffet lunch and an afternoon snack.

Plenty of food and drink to fuel your writing!

After the day finishes at 5pm, we’ll stick around and go for drinks in the hotel bar, so please join us for more networking then if you’d like to.

Please sign up to attend via our EventBrite page here.

We only have 15 places available, so please sign up ASAP!

Please note that this event is organised by BU’s Research Staff Association – an association run by BU researchers from all faculties who want to make BU a great place to work and do research. We aim to ensure that researchers are supported to realise their full potential and to develop and produce research of the highest quality.

For queries regarding the content of this session, please email Raf Nicholson rnicholson@bournemouth.ac.uk

May 15, 2023

BU Research Conference: Embracing Failure, Building Success – practical workshops

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The BU Research Conference returns on Wednesday 14 June, where we’ll be exploring the F word – failure: what we can learn from it, and how we can overcome it.

As well as inspiring speakers – including BU Honorary Doctorate recipient Dr Jan Peters MBE, Robert Seaborne from Inside Academia, and Professors Ann Hemingway and Sam Goodman – we also have a range of practical workshops planned to help with developing strategies and techniques to deal with setbacks and overcome obstacles.

Each workshop will last one hour and attendees will have the opportunity to attend two of the below workshops on the day:

Bounce back to your future

Some knockbacks hurt more than others, leaving our confidence dented and our energy drained. This interactive session provides space to explore who you are and create a personal vocabulary to return to in moments of doubt. You will leave with a personalised paragraph to confidently introduce yourself to collaborators and co-workers.

This workshop will be delivered by Helen Shipton of Katalytik, a confidence coach who is passionate about helping people be their best through their authentic voice.

Building Resilience

This workshop will help you explore and identify strategies to build your personal resilience capabilities. You’ll explore what is meant by resilience and why it’s so important and discuss strategies and approaches to build resilience and develop a positive mindset.

This workshop will be delivered by Rachel Curry from Organisational Development.

Improving writing practices

Professor Matthew Bennett has published more than a dozen books and 170 papers over almost 30 years in academia. In this workshop, he will share some of his personal journey with academic writing and the hard-learnt lessons along the way – covering the trials of striving for elite journals, dealing with rejection, and practical tips for better writing.

This workshop will be delivered by Professor Matthew Bennett, Professor of Environmental and Geological Sciences.

Repurposing your unsuccessful grant applications

This workshop will cover best practice for repurposing unsuccessful applications for external funding. You’ll discuss what makes a successful application, the value of feedback from funders and peers, and how to develop a revised bid.

This workshop will be delivered by Eva Papadopoulou, Research Facilitator in RDS.

The BU Research Conference takes place on Wednesday 14 June in the Fusion Building. To find out more and book your place, visit: https://researchconference23.eventbrite.co.uk

May 12, 2023

Whatever It Takes: Community Led Research on Disability & Cancer CELEBRATION EVENT

BU research, Events, Impact, NHS, Public engagement, research methods scorbinclarke

We would like to invite you ALL to our very exciting CELEBRATION EVENT on 17th May 2023 in BG-302.

We have been exploring disabled, chronically ill, visually impaired and neurodivergent people’s experiences of cancer services. We also explored how using the community research model can provide a level of shared understanding between researchers and community members to enable the capture of the perspectives of individuals currently underserved by health and social care research.

This project was commissioned by Macmillan Cancer Support and Wessex Cancer Alliance, and overseen by Involving People – Help & Care, Bournemouth University’s Public Involvement in Education and Research (PIER) partnership and the Research Centre for Seldom Heard Voices.

At this event, we will be sharing the outcomes of our research project, with opportunities to take a look at the report, a film which has been developed using the attendee’s artistic creations for the visuals, with the experiences they shared in a voiceover, and to engage in a creative arts workshop. A variation of healthcare professionals, academics and those with lived experience have been invited to this event, so we can all discuss the success of the project, as well as what more needs to be done.

Everyone is welcome and there will be refreshments!

Please get in touch with Stevie Corbin-Clarke (scorbinclarke@bournemouth.ac.uk) with any queries.

May 11, 2023

Applying for a PhD – Online Webinar

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Applying for a PhD – Online Webinar

Are you thinking of starting a PhD?

Wish to encourage some current BU students to continue their academic journey with us?

If so, why not come along to this online webinar!

Understand the benefits of doing a PhD at BU and the process of applying including our application deadlines. Current PhD students will also give their real life views.

Hear directly from Doctoral College colleagues including the Head of Doctoral College, Programme Manager and Admissions Team, and from CareersBU.

Date: Tuesday 23rd May
Time: 9:30 to 10:30am (Online)
Sign up on MyCareerHub to receive the link book.

May 6, 2023

BU hosting British Society of Criminology’s Hate Crime Network’s annual conference in June

conferences, Events, hate crime, policy, Uncategorized Edwin van Teijlingen

Dr. Jane Healy, Principal Academic in BU’s Department of Social Science and Social Work is organising a national conference on behalf of the British Society of Criminology’s Hate Crime Network. The conference ‘TRANSforming the Narrative: Challenging Transphobic Hate Crime’ will be held on June 22. The conference is free, and its aims and mission statement, as well as booking information, can be found on the link: click here!

The British Society of Criminology’s Hate Crime Network’s annual conference will take place at Bournemouth University in 2023. This will be an opportunity to consider the extent of transphobic hate crimes, the experiences of victims, and the responses by criminal justice and voluntary agencies. The conference is free to attend though registration in mandatory!

May 5, 2023

May Update for (PGR) Researcher Development, Culture and Community

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“The Way of the Productivity Ninja” RKEDF Workshop

Public Engagement Online Training Session with COMMunity – Monday 22 May 4-5pm

Café Scientifique – Tuesday 6 June 2023: Repairing bodies with tissue engineering

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Research Staff Association (RSA) is organised a Writing Day for Researchers

BU Research Conference: Embracing Failure, Building Success – practical workshops

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