Developing Creative Research Practices
A BSA South West Regional Medical Sociology Group Event
13-14 June 2024
University of Plymouth
About the Event
Developing creative research practices is invaluable if we wish to foster innovation and push the boundaries of knowledge. In embracing creative approaches we explore new perspectives, challenge existing assumptions and uncover novel insights. Being willing to question established ways of doing research, embrace uncertainty and seek alternative explanations involves curiosity, open-mindedness and collaboration to explore new and different ways of doing and knowing. Acknowledging, and celebrating, the ‘self’ in creative research practices is essential and recognising our own positionality contributes to research that is both original and authentic.
Running over a mid-late afternoon and the following full day this workshop begins on Thursday (13 June) with a round-table discussion on Creative Research Practices chaired by Tracey Collett. Speakers will include Geraldine Brown (Coventry), David Carless (West of Scotland), Gayle Letherby (Plymouth, Greenwich, Bath) and more. On Friday (14 June), we will spend the day in workshops – working individually and in groups (see detailed programme) – aimed at developing ourselves as creative research practitioners with a particular focus on issues and concerns relating to ill health/care.
Outline Programme
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Thursday, 13 June |
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4.00-6.00pm |
‘Creative Research Practices’ Panel, with cream tea |
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Friday Workshops, 14 June (times TBC) |
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9.00-10.55am |
Cabinet of Curiosities |
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11.15am-1.15pm |
World Café |
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2.00-4.30pm |
Collaging the Self |
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5pm |
Close |
Registration
On registering for the event please send a 50 word bio to Tracey Collett and Gayle Letherby.
Registration will close on Friday, 24 May at 5pm.
- BSA Member: £80
- Non-Member: £90
- Unwaged BSA Member: £50
- Unwaged Non-Member: £55
Contact the Organisers
For more information please contact Tracey Collett and Gayle Letherby.