Generative AI is reshaping research: writing, analysis, collaboration. This new course gives researchers space to think it through critically, then experiment hands-on with their own materials. University of Manchester, 14 October, 10:00-16:00 www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

Join this one-day course exploring what decolonial research is, how to practically implement it, and what its critics say about it. Date: 14 July 2026 Details: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

Training course: The Decolonial Researcher

This course will offer an in-depth exploration of decolonising academia by asking: What are the possibilities when it comes to decolonial research? This one-day course will be split into four se

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Wonderful news. Our very own Deborah Timoni was a finalist in the 3minute thesis competition final at the @unisouthampton.bsky.social yesterday. Deborah gave an impressive performance on her topic of democracy and technology and gained great feedback.

And another award for Clara Girault at the @unisouthampton.bsky.social Doctoral College awards for contribution to collective academic life at Southampton. Very well-deserved.

Congratulations to Clare Phillips @clareycloggs.bsky.social & Clara Girault for your award at the @unisouthampton.bsky.social doctoral college awards. We are proud of you & @sadierockliffe.bsky.social & Stuart Lucy for all the work you do in the @scdtp.bsky.social SIG on trauma in research.

Congratulations to Clara Girault, recognised in the Citizenship and Community category for her contribution to collective academic life at Southampton. Her work includes co-organising activities on emotionally challenging research topics and supporting the wider PGR community. #SCDTP #PGR

Congratulations to Clara Girault & Clare Phillips @clareycloggs.bsky.social! for their work with SCDTP Trauma in Research Interest Group (which also includes another SCDTP student from @uniofbrighton.bsky.social, Sadie Rockliffe @sadierockliffe.bsky.social)

Congratulations to SCDTP student Deborah Timoni, who took part in today’s University of Southampton 3MT® Grand Final competition, presenting “If Young People Don’t Trust Democracy, Can Technology Fix It?” A brilliant example of clear and engaging research communication. #3MT #SCDTP

I am excited to present at the Association for Cancer Physicians conference this weekend. Rosie Tansley and I are talking on research we have done in our (disabled) community over the past three years: www.theacp.org.uk/calendar1/co...

💭 Happening now More insights and honest reflections in our Imposter Busters workshop with Katy Mahoney from Researcher Coaching. @researchercoach.bsky.social We’re unpacking imposter syndrome — a common experience for many researchers — #SCDTP2026CL

Good morning from Cumberland Lodge! A fresh start to the day with sunshine ☀️ over the Great Park & a full programme ahead. Looking forward to more thoughtful discussions, shared ideas, and time together as our SCDTP community continues to connect and reflect But first, breakfast! #SCDTP2026CL

Our usual walk to the big horse at the #SCDTP2026CL residential was rewarded nicely with sunshine and a welcoming committee of deer. Nicely arranged Tom!

I had a very energising first day of the @scdtp.bsky.social Cumberland Lodge residential. Creating webs of connections, spending reflective time out in nature. Talking well-being. I also got to make this beaut with the Badge Cafe before dinner and a sing-along. Perfection. #SCDTP2026CL

Our usual walk to the big horse at the #SCDTP2026CL residential was rewarded nicely with sunshine and a welcoming committee of deer. Nicely arranged Tom!

On my way to @scdtp.bsky.social Cumberland Lodge residential. Coffee for a cold morning before seeing everyone, meeting some of the new cohort, and reflecting on research practice and well-being. And karaoke, of course.

We’re hearing from SCDTP Postdoctoral Fellow Dr Stu Lucy and mentor Prof Lisa Sugiura in an engaging and reflective session. They’re sharing insights from their research on online harms and incel communities, highlighting the emotional and .. #SCDTP2026CL

Sunshine, great company, and plates of spaghetti bolognese — the perfect lunchtime moment here at Cumberland Lodge 🍝🌿 A well-earned break before we head into the afternoon sessions! #SCDTP2026CL

Students are deep in discussion during student-facilitated sessions.. exchanging ideas, challenging perspectives, & connecting research to real-world issues. The rooms are buzzing with curiosity, collaboration & fresh thinking. This is what research community looks like in action. #SCDTP2026CL

And the string photo opportunities got better and better

Melanie Nind@melnind.bsky.social · 4mo ago

@scdtp.bsky.social residential connections making creating belly laughs from some #SCDTP2026CL

Our annual #SCDTP2026CL residential is underway with students connecting and belonging (and yes there is string involved)

👀ICYMI: "Perhaps the most striking finding: the vast majority of COVID-19 policy documents don’t cite anything at all." @kat-hart.bsky.social (@overton.io) on how evidence moves through international policy circuits. #SciComm #EvidenceBasedPolicy #ResearchImpact

How does evidence travel through global policy networks? - LSE Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic saw an unprecedented mobilisation of new and existing research to support policy at the local, national and global scale. Drawing on evidence from the Overton policy citation dat...

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💥New | Good impact narratives must connect to our everyday lives ✍️Anna Przybyło-Józefowicz #ResearchImpact #SciComm #ImpactNarratives

Good impact narratives must connect to our everyday lives - LSE Impact

Research impact is often communicated in abstract and bureaucratic language. To be meaningful it needs to connect to peoples' everyday lives.

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@michelize.bsky.social we @scdtp.bsky.social are proud of you and delighted to hear your podcast episode on #women leaders in #sport. Hope everyone has enjoyed the series. Series 3 is coming in the Autumn and looking a bit different.

Research Podcasts@researchpodcasts.bsky.social · 6mo ago

🏅 Last episode of series 2 of #SpeakingofResearch from @scdtp.bsky.social is out now. We meet Michelize van Heerden (University of Chichester), whose research explores women’s leadership in sport through the Women’s Sports Leadership Academy.

Her work highlights how safe, empowering spaces help transform sporting culture and develop future leaders. 🎧 Listen now - open.spotify.com/show/3hJULAy... #SpeakingOfResearch #Podcast #WomensLeadership #SportLeadership #GenderEquality #PhDResearch #SportsResearch @scdtp.bsky.social

Speaking of Research: The SCDTP Podcast

Podcast · The South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership · Speaking of Research is a podcast from the ESRC South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership. In Series One, recorded at Cumberland Lodge in…

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Episode 9 has landed #gender #phdlife - Thanks Daniel and @researchpodcasts.bsky.social

Research Podcasts@researchpodcasts.bsky.social · 6mo ago

🎙️ New episode out now! Episode 9 of Speaking of Research from @scdtp.bsky.social We meet Daniel Griffiths (University of Southampton), whose research explores gender euphoria - the joyful, affirming experiences of living authentically for trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse adults.

At www.treadgolds.co.uk we enjoyed presentations from placement hosts and students who had completed Research in Practice. Great buzz and enthusiasm for this new aspect of @phdlife.bsky.social. Thanks for sharing @kmunday.bsky.social and all the contributors

Melanie Nind@melnind.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Nice day out today with @scdtp.bsky.social Hearing about amazing placement opportunities for our students in a pretty cool venue

Podcasting gives research space to breathe. Conversation, nuance & connection - beyond journals and reports. Explore our 2026 workshops for researchers 👇 Booking 🔗 introductiontopodcastingforresearchers2026.eventbrite.com Blog 🔗 researchpodcasts.co.uk/share-resear...

Introduction to Podcasting for Researchers

Interactive podcasting workshop for researchers: learn how to plan, record, edit, launch and maintain a podcast

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💥New | Why write a literature review if AI can do it for you? ✍️ Gorgi Krlev, @timothyrhannigan.bsky.social & @andrespicer.bsky.social #AcWri #SocialScience #LitReviews

Why write a literature review if AI can do it for you? - LSE Impact

The potential for AI tool to assess and organise research literature presents an opportunity to rethink why they are undertaken in the first place.

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Our latest blog: our associate director Alita Nandi on her new book with researchers from France, Italy, and Germany which looks at how the pandemic changed lives, and the different impacts seen in four European countries

Social life during COVID-19 in France, Germany, Italy and the UK - Understanding Society

How did the pandemic change our lives, institutions and attitudes? The pandemic created a sudden and dramatic change to our lives, unprecedented since the Second World War. social life during Covid in...

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Take a listen to this - lots to learn!

Research Podcasts@researchpodcasts.bsky.social · 6mo ago

His findings reveal deep inequalities in justice and the vital role of NGOs in protecting rights. 🎧 Listen now - open.spotify.com/show/3hJULAy... #SpeakingOfResearch #Podcast #LGBTQRights #Brazil #HumanRights #PhDResearch #SocialJustice @scdtp.bsky.social