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SUMMARY:Qualitative Methods for Understanding Diverse Lives
DESCRIPTION:In this one-day online training workshop you will be introduced to four qualitative research methods to better understand diverse lives – Photo Go-Alongs\, Collage\, Life History Interviews and Participant Packs. When researching social groups\, researchers may focus on categories such as age\, gender\, sexuality and so on. These categories can turn catch-all terms into catch-all agendas. \nTreating groups of people with one shared characteristic as homogenous risks a cookie-cutter approach which overlooks diverse lives and needs. Given the complexity of what it means to be a person\, a one-size fits all approach to engagement cannot suffice. The methods introduced in this training workshop are beneficial in exploring diverse lives and can be used when researching with any group. \nThe session is aimed at PhD students and academics of all career stages across the UK who want to better understand: \n\nThe specific place-based needs of people\nThe everyday practices of people\nThe world from participants’ perspectives\nHow to work with people in an inclusive and accessible way\n\nThis online training workshop will be structured as follows:   \n\nIntroductions\nOrigins and Approach\nMethods deep dive:\n\nPhoto Go-Alongs\nParticipant packs\nCollage\nLife Histories\nWorkshops\n\n\nLearnings and close\n\nBy the end of the course participants will: \n\nBe able to think critically about how creative\, participatory methods might be incorporated into their research and/ or teaching.\nHave broadened their understanding of research methods from tools of data collection to techniques for capacity building.\nHave workshopped four qualitative methods for creatively engaging with people (Photo Go-Alongs\, Collage\, Life Histories and Participant packs).\n\nThis online training workshop will take place over the course of 1 day on Wednesday 11th March 2026 between 10:00 and 16:00\, with 1 hour for lunch between 12:30 and 13:30. \nCost: \nThe fee per teaching day is: £60 per day for registered students. £150 per day for staff at academic institutions\, Research Councils researchers\, public sector staff\, staff at registered charity organisations and recognised research institutions. £350 per day for all other participants. \nIn the event of cancellation by the delegate a full refund of the course fee is available up to two weeks prior to the course. No refunds are available after this date. \nIf it is no longer possible to run a course due to circumstances beyond its control\, NCRM reserves the right to cancel the course at its sole discretion at any time prior to the event. In this event every effort will be made to reschedule the course. If this is not possible or the new date is inconvenient a full refund of the course fee will be given. NCRM shall not be liable for any costs\, losses or expenses that may be incurred as a result of the cancellation of a course. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/qualitative-methods-for-understanding-diverse-lives-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:37th International Symposium on ALS / MND
DESCRIPTION:The International Symposium is the biggest annual conference dedicated to ALS and MND research. Each year we bring together researchers from around the world to share new understanding of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and motor neurone disease. \nThis year’s event will take place in Amsterdam\, the Netherlands on 9-11 December 2026. \nAbstract submission and registration are open. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe key to defeating MND lies in fostering strong collaboration between leading researchers around the world\, and sharing new understanding of the disease as rapidly as possible. This was the MND Association’s rationale behind the creation of the International Symposium on ALS/MND. \nEach year\, the Symposium attracts over 1\,000 delegates\, representing the energy and dynamism of the global MND research community. It is the largest medical and scientific conference specific to MND/ALS and is the premier event in the MND research calendar for discussion on the latest advances in research and clinical management. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n37th International Symposium on ALS/MND\n\nWe are delighted to bring the 37th International Symposium on ALS/MND to Amsterdam\, the Netherlands. Last year’s event was a huge success where delegates from across the world joined us to share the latest updates in ALS/MND research. \nTo receive the latest information on the Symposium\, including important announcements and upcoming deadlines\, please sign up to receive our Symposium updates. \nRegister to Attend \n\n\n\n\n\nSubmit an abstract\n– Presenting authors may submit an abstract for consideration in one of three categories: oral\, poster or work in progress/care practice (WIP/CP) poster presentations.\n– Submissions are limited to two abstracts per presenting author. \n– Presenting authors are expected to attend the Symposium in-person at the RAI conference center\, Amsterdam\, the Netherlands. \n– Presenting authors must register and accept their presentation for the Symposium before 4 September 2026 to secure attendance. \nRead the full conditions of acceptance document and portal instructions before entering the submission system. We advise you to enter the abstract submission system well in advance of the deadline to ensure any difficulties can be resolved in time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProcess:\n\nBegin by creating a new account using the presenting author’s email address.\nSelect a theme that best matches your abstract from the list\, this may be changed by the programme committee.\nAdd all authors and affiliations in the correct order checking spelling.\nSubmit an abstract (max 450 words) in the abstract submission portal in advance of the deadline.\n\nBy submitting an abstract\, you consent to give us the license to act on your behalf with the Taylor & Francis group to publish your abstract in the symposium supplement of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration. \nTo withdraw your abstract please email abstracts@mndassociation. Withdrawals must be made before 4 September to be withdrawn from the journal supplement. \nAbstract Submission
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/37th-international-symposium-on-als-mnd/
LOCATION:RAI Amsterdam\, Europaplein 24\, Amsterdam\, 1078 GZ Amsterdam\, 1078\, Netherlands
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