London Centre for Social Studies

The 7th LCSS PhD Methodology Conference

The conference aims to bring together PhD & Professional doctoral students and early-career researchers from various disciplines within the Social Sciences and Humanities in order to share their research experiences.

Keynote Speakers:

Prof. Dr. Kenneth D’Silva, London South Bank University Dr. Richard Race, University of Roehampton Dr Simon Whitworth, UK Statistics Authority

This year the conference will primarily address and consider methodological, empirical and ethical issues relevant to the Social Sciences and Humanities. Its main focus will be the impact of Big Data on methodological choices. Against such considerations, the conference will consider issues such as formulating a research question, various aspects of research design and important ethical issues facing researchers.

The conference will give PhD students and early-career researchers an opportunity to debate and reflect on their methodological choices in order to consider alternative approaches, methods, tools and resources. It will also be a venue where possible challenges facing researchers will be supportively discussed.

Within the identified domains, the conference will address the following topics, but will not be limited to them:

The impact of Big Data on methodological choices, formulation of research questions and research design.
Ethics and ethical issues faced while conducting research.
Key challenges in identifying the type of research methodology.
Research philosophy and adopting different ontological and epistemological positions.
The advantages and disadvantages of using mixed methods and methodologies.
The selection of appropriate methods, techniques and tools for data collection.
Understanding the GDPR and associated legal difficulties.
The use of technology and innovative approaches.

Presenters are expected to discuss their research topics with a focus on their methods and methodologies.

If you are interested in presenting at the conference, please submit your abstract of 500 words before 15th August 2019.

There will be free lunch and coffee breaks on the conference day.

Registration fee:

For those attending and presenting: £80

Attending only: £40

Summer School

With the summer school we aim to improve the chances of children from disadvantaged backgrounds in Barnet and Enfield to adapt to the UK, boost their academic skills by taking advantage of the holiday period.

Summer School dates are between 24 August and 01 September 2019. A certificate of participation will be handed to each participant at the completion of the programme.

Count Art II: Early Intervention with Art

With calligraphy and marbling we aim to attract young people in Tower Hamlets to motivate them to achieve goals in their lives and to be more engaged within the community.

Our project involves inspiring and motivating young girls who are at risk of being drawn to violent and disruptive behaviour as well as countering any encouragements filtrated by negative thoughts, by setting up workshops, to allow young people to get engaged with arts. We aim to do this through a form of art therapy, marbling and calligraphy in particular and are in contact with renowned artists in these fields.

Count Art II: Early Intervention with Art has been successfully completed in collaboration with Big Give and Docklands Community Organization based in Tower Hamlets. The project spanned three weeks with 40 girls taking part. After the workshop, an exhibition took place that showcased the pieces of art created during the project by the participants. Parents and guardians also participated in the exhibition and gave favourable feedback. Finally, a certificate of participation was given to each participant, and the girls prepared a thank-you card using water marbling and calligraphy techniques they learned, which they gave as a present to the instructors. All participants gave positive feedback regarding the fun learning experience and the enjoyable atmosphere of the Count Art II project.

Summer Scout for Disadvantaged Youth II

Summer Scout for Disadvantaged Youth II took place between 29 July-2 August 2019 at the Cardfields Centre. The programme was a success, with 25 children benefitting from the activities offered at the Summer Scout Camp. The Summer Scout Camp was realised with the financial support of Childhood Trust and Big Give in addition to private donors.

The activities at the camp included cycling, hill walking, high ropes, camping, and activities around hobbies such as reading and creative writing. There were workshops on creative writing and inspirational talks, and day trips to local places to see. Sports activities like football, tennis and hiking also took place.

Prizes were handed out to participants that were successful at one of the activities. The participants spent quality time around nature away from screens engaged in meaningful and fun activities.

British Engagement Project for Displaced Children

British Engagement Project seeks to enhance understanding of British values, culture, and history through professionally developed non-formal curricula designed for displaced families children, aged between 11-16.

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Dr Marios Samdanis, Brunel University London

Dr Alasdair Jones, London School of Economics

Dr Fahri Karakas, University of East Anglia

Prof Mustafa Ozbilgin Brunel University London

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Dr Maria Iacovou, University of Cambridge

Prof Lisa Webley, University of Westminster

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