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Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 14 May 2020 at 16:00
The EPSRC Digital Economy Theme welcomes Expressions of Interest for a one-day virtual workshop to explore how research can tackle the challenges in establishing a Sustainable Digital Society.
It is intended that the outputs of the workshop will be used to scope a Digital Economy Theme call to be funded by EPSRC for up to £5m.
The virtual workshop will be held on Thursday 11 June 2020.
For more information, see the NERC website.
Online— 2pm Friday 1st May 2020.
As we continue working remotely, UKCGE thought you may appreciate the opportunity to hear from, and put your questions to, experienced research supervisors and an academic developer sharing effective practices in research supervision at a distance.
To that end, they have set up a free-of-charge, 1-hour webinar taking place at 2pm on Friday 1st May 2020.
Register for the Webinar
The webinar will take place online via Zoom. Places are strictly limited – Register your free place here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/
Send them your Questions
If you have any specific questions you would like answering during the webinar, please email them.
If you can’t make it at on the 1st, you can watch the recording of the webinar on YouTube or the UKCGE website.
As part of the Doctoral College Researcher Development Programme and our commitment to provide ongoing support to our Postgraduate Researchers numerous workshops scheduled for April-May will now be delivered virtually, with a huge thanks to our incredible facilitators.
If you were already booked to attend the face-to-face workshop you do not need to rebook, this has been automatically transferred to the online session.
Sessions include:
Research Data Management
Focus Groups
Developing a Search Strategy & Using Researcher Tools
Developing Research Networks and Collaborations
Managing my Research Project
Interviewing in Semi-Structured Interviews
EndNote for Managing References
Surveys & Questionnaires
Originality & Plagiarism
Details and booking links can be found on the new Virtual Workshops page of the RDP on Brightspace.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch. More sessions are also being planned.
Over the next few months we were due to showcase postgraduate research posters from The 11th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference in the Lees Gallery on Talbot Campus however, due to the lockdown we can no longer highlight the incredible research our students are undertaking in this way.
So, like many other activities across the University, we are taking it virtual. Look out over the coming weeks for a showcase of posters from PGRs across all four Faculties.
I will be sharing on Twitter (@NatStewartBU), Facebook (@BUDoctoralCollege) & on here.
While the regular PGR lunches have been physically postponed we feel it is important to remain connected and so, with the lovely Ruth from Faith and Reflection, we are delighted to be running the very first virtual PGR ‘lunch’.
No lunch required, feel free to just join for a break, chat and catch-up.
Wednesday 29 April | 12:30 UK Time | Zoom
The zoom link and password will be emailed to BU PGRs the week before, so keep an eye on your emails.
Any questions, email DoctoralCollege@bournemouth.ac.uk
The deadline for applications for the Being Human Festival 2020 has been extended due to the the ongoing health crisis.
Applicants are being encouraged to think through contingency versions of their events.
Being Human is the UK’s only national festival of the humanities. A celebration of humanities research through public engagement, it is led by the School of Advanced Study at the University of London, the UK’s national centre for the pursuit, support and promotion of research in the humanities, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy.
Application deadline extended
The intention is still for the festival to go ahead as planned on 12-22 November. As everyone is having to adapt rapidly to entirely new circumstances, the organisers are extending the deadline for funding grants and will continue to monitor the situation.
Deadlines;
Find out more about how to apply here;
Contingency planning
Although the hope is that by November people will be enjoying the chance to come together at live events again, we all recognise how fluid and unpredictable this crisis is. With that in mind, festival applicants are being encouraged to consider contingency planning.
How might events and activities work in a social distancing context should any restrictions remain in place? Could a performance be live-streamed, or a pub quiz take place via Zoom? Or perhaps consider a tea and talk in a space that enables physical distancing?
Thinking through a ‘plan b’ version of your event will ensure that successful applications can go forward in November even if social distancing measures of some form continue.
More details about how to apply can be found here
For more information please email beinghuman@sas.ac.uk
If you would like advice on developing ideas or submitting your application, please contact Adam Morris (BU Engagement Officer) publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk
UKRO is pleased to announce the latest in its series of webinars, which will take place at 10.30-11.30 (UK time) on Friday 3 April on the topic of ‘COVID-19 and EU Funding update’.
The webinar is intended to provide an overview of the current situation regarding COVID-19 in relation to EU Research and Innovation and will cover (in brief) areas such as:
The webinar is intended for researchers and support staff currently engaged in projects or applying to forthcoming calls, to make them aware of the latest information on COVID-19 in respect to proposal development and project delivery.
The webinar will be delivered using the ‘Zoom’ online conference facility. No prior purchasing of software is necessary but registration via the event page is mandatory for participation.
The webinar is accessible to all individuals registered on the UKRO portal. BU has a subscription to UKRO and so all BU staff can register for an UKRO account through the UKRO site.
“I’m afraid I can’t do that…” a famous line from 2001: A Space Odyssey, in which the AI software HAL rebels to take control of the spaceship. We are now far beyond the year 2001 and we already have our own AI-supported voice recognition devices in our pockets, houses, and cars. Luckily, they don’t rebel against our commands – yet. These devices bring advantages in convenience and accessibility, playing a song has never been easier, but at what cost?
At this month’s Café Scientifique, Ediz Akcay, Lecturer in Digital Marketing at BU discussed the ethics of the many new ways companies listen to, track and store information about us using voice recognition and AI. Ediz explained his interest in marketing ethics started after his PhD research in brand alliances. His views about the topic were previously covered in Campaign Turkey magazine. After presenting his research to the digital marketing agency about the ethical considerations in brand alliances at various conferences, he decided to move the topic into the digital marketing field in which he is now teaching.
Marketing Ethics
Ediz has collected data which includes examples of potential breaches of marketing ethics principles by companies. While collecting the data, the aim was to check if the companies were in line with the main principles of marketing ethics (Elegido 2016) in their digital marketing activities.
Main principles:
Companies use several tools and technologies in their digital marketing activities to increase their conversion rates and return on investment. Personalisation is one aspect of the digital marketing activities companies’ conduct in which personal data collected from different sources is used to improve the targeting of consumers.
Ediz explained; ‘the data showed that companies violate the principles such as consumer sovereignty, which assumes the consumer will have the control during the interaction in the marketing activities. However, the companies create an information asymmetry about how they collect, process and store the consumer data. The consumers learn about the potential problems only after an event which reveals the ways companies use in their digital marketing activities. While there are new regulations such as GDPR to protect the consumer, the pace of technology makes it harder to adapt the regulations accordingly.’
The examples Ediz presented in his talk were how AI and voice recognition technologies are used to collect, process and store the personal data from consumers for personalisation purposes. Ediz also discussed potential problems and the ways to secure personal data, explaining that the next step in the research which will be collecting data from consumers about their experiences while using digital marketing tools and technologies such as voice recognition devices. The data will reveal how consumers perceive the companies in regard to marketing ethics.
Ediz reflects on his experience of speaking at Cafe Scientifique; ‘It was a great opportunity to present my research about marketing ethics in which I am looking at the data protection practises of companies. In this talk at Cafe Scientifique, I aimed to create awareness about how voice recognition and artificial intelligence are used by companies; the audience was very interested in this research.
‘The questions from the audience ignited more thoughts about this subject matter which will be used to investigate further. I also had the opportunity to see how the perception of the audience towards the topic changed with a live poll before and after the talk. Café Scientifique was the first opportunity to present these examples to understand the perception of the public around this.’
For access to the presentation slides please click here
If you have any questions please do get in touch
Find out more about Café Scientifique and sign up to our mailing list to hear about other research events: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/cafe-sci
UK could increase economic growth by 0.5 percentage points per year, with a potential gain of 10% of GDP by 2030 by equalising labour force participation rates of men and women (Gov.uk 2019).
In the last few decades, women of various ethnic origins including Indian high-class professionals in the fields of IT, medical, academia and entrepreneurship have come to the UK. However, women of various ethnic origins are underpreprsented in the labour force. Although they have significant productive capacity, it is mostly unused because of several socioeconomic reasons, including many of them choosing to stay at home because of them not being knowledge about the UK job market.
In view of BU’s commitment to gender equality and diversity, through charity impact grant, this project led to a partnership between BU and ICAD (Indian Cultural Association of Dorset) that can advance the BU values of integrating ethnic minorities into mainstream British society and promoting social harmony.
The first setting up scene event took place at Bournemouth University on the International Women’s Day. It was well attended by both women and men from different cultural backgrounds.
The speakers included Dr Shrivastava who spoke on the business case for gender equality, Mrs Sarah Ali Choudhary on the need for women to put themselves forward, Dr Elvira Bolat on the enabling power of social media and Mrs Adel Padiachy on the need for taking care of mental health. The interactive session included quizzes and Indian cultural music.
The event ended on a high note with everyone taking personal pledges to support the cause of gender equity on several fronts.
Planning for a follow-up workshop on skill development is underway for the summer this year. This workshop will aim to empower women from ethnic minority groups through workshops on skills required in various walks of life such as self-employment, labour market entry, social media marketing, higher education, health and wellbeing.
NIHR are pleased to offer five practical and interactive 2h sessions focussed on different aspects of PPI delivery. Each session can be attended as a stand-alone event or as part of a course.
Learn how to:
• Identify how the public can meaningfully contribute to your work
• Manage group discussions and get the most out of the conversations
• Work successfully with members of the public
• Communicate in plain English
These sessions are open to all researchers working in health and social care across Wessex. These events are not designed for public members although some may benefit from sessions where there is clear overlap with their role. Public members will apply and be prioritised using the same criteria and should be supported by their research team and/or PPI lead in their application. Travel and time reimbursement for their attendance would need to be met by the research team.
Programme
All sessions take place in Room LC51, Level C, South Academic Block, Southampton General Hospital
Wednesday 6th May 2020, 10:30-12:30
Session 1: What is the right way to involve people
Where the public influence your research
Ways in which you can work together
Thursday 21st May 2020, 12:30-14:30
Session 2: Working with the public – managing group discussions
Strategies to get the most out of group discussions
Tips to manage more challenging personalities
Tuesday 2nd June 2020, 10:30-12:30
Session 3: Working with the public – recruiting and keeping members
Who you should be involving in your research
How to maintain positive relationships with those you involve
Monday 22nd June 2020, 13:30-15:30
Session 4: Working with the public – getting the most out of your PPI activities
How to ensure that people are able to contribute
The importance of planning to ensure your activity is effective and successful
Tuesday 30th June 2020, 13:30-15:30
Session 5: Communicating in lay language
How to write and talk in a lay language, and working with jargon.
To register, follow this link: https://forms.gle/UayCBY8WBfhRhLux7
Application closing date: Tuesday, 24th March 2020 at 23hrs
Successful applicant will be notified by: Tuesday, 7th April 2020
Places are limited. Places are free but there will be a charge for anyone who does not attend.
The Research & Knowledge Exchange Framework (RKEDF) is now into its fourth year. It offers training and development opportunities to academics at all stages of their career, supporting staff to increase their skills, knowledge and capabilities.
The RKEDF offers a range of support including sessions for those who are new to research or to BU, for staff who want to further develop their research careers and for people who want to disseminate their research findings or create an impact plan.
The Research Development & Support team are currently planning activities and sessions for the 2020/21 programme of events and would like to hear your ideas and suggestions. What’s worked well? What would you changed? Are there any other sessions or training materials you’d like to see included? We’d like to hear both from people who have engaged with the RKEDF and those who haven’t.
Tell us what you think via our survey and be in with a chance of winning one of three £20 Amazon vouchers. The deadline date is Sunday 15 March.
The Doctoral College Newsletter provides termly information and updates to all those involved with postgraduate research at BU. The latest edition is now available to download here. Click on the web-links provided to learn more about the news, events and opportunities that may interest you.
If you would like to make a contribution to future newsletters, please contact the Doctoral College.
Monday 9th March RKEDF: Global Visiting Fellowship – Drop in sessions
12:30 – 13:30 Talbot Campus
For those who are thinking of nominating an applicant for the GVF fund, to come along with their idea and seek advice on the joint application process from panel members.
Wednesday 11th March RKEDF: Getting started in public engagement with research
10:00 – 12:00 Lansdowne Campus
An intensive introductory session covering why Public Engagement is important, what it can do for your research, how to identify audiences and target their needs, designing public engagement activity and the logistics of public engagement – from securing funding through planning, developing skills and the support offered at BU. Also the evaluation of engagement activity.
Friday 6th March RKEDF: Research Outputs – Writing Day
Dedicated time and space, free from everyday distractions with a collaborative focus on productive writing with other BU authors.
FULLY BOOKED
Next dates: 14th May and 14th July
If you have any queries, please contact mailto:RKEDF@bournemouth.ac.uk?subject=Research Event Query.
BU Sonic Arts and University Music present a concert of music for piano and electronic sound featuring acclaimed concert pianist and academic Dr Xenia Pestova Bennett of University of Nottingham Music Department. Xenia will be performing Karlheinz Essl’s Gold.Berg.Werk: a reinterpretation of Bach’s Goldberg Variations with piano and live electronics. Visit YouTube to find about more about this work or listen to her recent interview with Kate Molleson on BBC Radio 3 Music Matters.
Wednesday 4 March, 7pm – 8pm in South House Lecture Theatre, AUB.
Admission is free and all welcome.
This concert is organised by members of EMERGE, Creative Technology and University Music.
Please share with anyone you feel may be interested. Looking forward to seeing you there!
UKRI have announced an opportunity to apply to attend a sandpit on Digital technologies for Health and Care.
This is the first sandpit in a series of three which will be advertised over the next three years.
The theme for this sandpit is novel digital technologies for improved self-monitoring and health management. The sandpit will run over three days starting mid-morning on Tuesday 30 June 2020 and finishing mid-afternoon on Thursday 02 July 2020.
Key dates:
For more details please visit EPSRC web page or contact your RDS Research Facilitator for further assistance.
Being Human is the UK’s national festival of the humanities, led by the School of Advanced Study, University of London in partnership with the Arts & Humanities Research Council and the British Academy.
About the festival
Being Human is a national free festival geared towards public engagement with humanities research.
Every year the festival features around 300 events across the country, working with an average of around 80 universities and research organisations in 50 towns and cities.
The seventh annual festival is taking place on Thursday 12 – Sunday 22 November 2020.
This year’s festival theme is New Worlds. Echoing previous festival themes, ‘New Worlds’ conjures ideas about how discoveries, developments and research have changed the world around us. The aim of the festival is to take research in the humanities and share it in creative, fun and engaging ways with non-specialist audiences.
How to get involved
There are three main pathways to taking part in the festival:
1. Open Call: organise an activity that does not require funding from Being Human
Application deadline: Friday 12 June 2020, 5pm
2. Small Awards: apply to Being Human for funding of up to £2,000 to enable activities.
Application deadline: Friday 24 April 2020, 5pm
3. Hub Awards: apply for a larger institutional grant of £2,000- £5,000 to coordinate multiple activities as a festival Hub. (Only a small number of these awards are made every year).
Application deadline: Friday 24 April 2020, 5pm
More details about how to apply can be found here.
For more information please email beinghuman@sas.ac.uk
If you would like advice on developing ideas or submitting your application, please contact Adam Morris (Engagement Officer) publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk
We have some great events coming up in the next few weeks to help support you in your research activities. Please click on the links for further details about each event.
| Tuesday 25th February | RKEDF: Research Ethics @ BU |
| Wednesday 26th February | RKEDF: Measuring the Impact of Your Research with Advanced Citation Tools |
| Thursday 27th February | BRIAN training – nominating your outputs for the REF mock exercise |
| Thursday 27th February | RKEDF: SciVal |
| Friday 6th March | RKEDF: Research Outputs – Writing Day |
| Monday 9th March | RKEDF: Global Visiting Fellowship – Drop in sessions |
| Wednesday 11th March | RKEDF: Getting started in public engagement with research |
| Monday 16th March | RKEDF: Global Visiting Fellowship – Drop in sessions |
| Thursday 19th March | RKEDF: Environment Narrative Writing Day |
| Tuesday 24th March | NIHR Grant Applications Seminar & Support Event |
| Wednesday 25th March | RDS Academic and Researcher Induction Event |
| Monday 30th March | RKEDF: Building Evidence for REF Impact Case Studies |
You can see all the Organisational Development and Research Knowledge Development Framework (RKEDF) events in one place on the handy calendar of events.
Please note that all events are now targeted, so look closely at the event page to ensure that the event is suitable for you. In addition, most RKEDF events now require the approval of your Head of Department (or other nominated approver). Please follow the instructions given on the event page and the template email for you to initiate the booking request.
If you have any queries, please get in touch!
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