What does it feel like to be in the field? Methods books only go so far in preparing PGRs for the emotional challenges and dilemmas they face when conducting fieldwork in development research. Fieldwork can be emotionally demanding, but this aspect has often been left out of methodological reflections. This RiDNet Conversations event foregrounds this issue, creating a space for PGRs and postdocs to share experiences of navigating emotions in fieldwork.
We are pleased to invite you to our next Researchers in Development Network (RiDNet) gathering, bringing together PGRs and postdocs working on global development issues from across the University of Leeds. đŁď¸Â RiDNet Conversations Adapting Research Design: Dealing with the Unexpected in the Field đ
 Thursday 27th November đ 14:00 - 15:00 đ Baines Wing SR 2.14...
We invite PGRs and ECRs to join us for this RiDNet discussion and Q&A on academic and non-academic careers. We will host four speakers who will explore the different pathways available to PhD students and share insights from their own experiences.
This workshop aims to shed light on how to navigate the writing up of a research thesis and journal article. It will be a hybrid event to enable those who are on fieldwork or in different institutions to attend. Refreshments will be provided for those who can join in person.
This hybrid workshop aimed at first year PhD students will provide the opportunity to discuss the specifics of the transfer process and to understand how you can best prepare for your own transfer.
This hybrid writing workshop will be facilitated by Dr Geoff Goodwin, Co-Director of the CGD.
RiDNet Transfer Workshop This hybrid workshop will provide the opportunity to discuss the specifics of the transfer process and to hear from other peopleâs past experiences This event will be facilitated by Dr Simon Manda and Dr Geoff Goodwin, co-directors of CGD. Join us in-person or on-line. Please register for this eventâ Refreshments are provided,...
The Key to Writing: From a Global Development Studies Perspective. Practical RiDNet Workshops for PhD Researchers, Masters Students, and Early Academics. RiDNet Writing workshop 2: Getting Published This second writing workshop will be facilitated by Dr Geoff Goodwin, Co-Director of the CGD Â The intention of these workshops is to shed light on how to navigate...
The Researchers in Development PhD Network (RiDNet) is a multi-disciplinary, cross faculty network for PhD and early career researchers working in international development at the University of Leeds. Many of RiDNet members undertake fieldwork overseas in different cultures and contexts. Fieldwork is an exciting part of many PhD journeys, but there is also a certain degree of...
The Key to Writing: From a Global Development Studies Perspective. Practical Hybrid RiDNet Workshops for PhD Researchers, Masters Students, and Early Academics. RiDNet Writing Workshop 1: Is your thesis singing? This first writing workshop will be facilitated by Dr Simon Manda, Co-Director of the CGD The intention of these workshops is to shed light on...
