Researcher Blog
Decolonising knowledge production and (field) research: a personal experience on Iran
Posted on: 10 March 2023 | Category: Blog posts
Stella Morgana considers the responsibility of researchers to avoid 'the imperialism of knowledge' when working with subjects from the Middle East.
Organising the Research Staff Conference
Posted on: 8 March 2023 | Category: Blog posts
Selina Johnson writes about her experience organising and attending last year's Research Staff Conference.
Pathfinder: Adventures in researcher land - 3rd edition
Posted on: 1 September 2022 | Category: Blog posts
Dr Angela Midgley introduces the third edition of the researcher development newsletter.
Buddy Scheme
Posted on: 17 August 2022 | Category: Blog posts
One of the benefits of working at an institution like the University of Liverpool is connecting with fellow researchers and hearing about the ground-breaking projects that they are working on. But, if we’re being honest with ourselves, how many other postdocs and researchers do we really know from within the university? I’m not asking about researchers in our own Departments or Institutes, but researchers from across campus, based in Schools and Faculties that we know little about? I would guess that the answer is ‘not many.’ If so, you’re not alone.
How to conduct effective focus groups in an online environment
Posted on: 16 August 2022 | Category: Blog posts
Small focus groups can be an effective way of gaining knowledge and understanding opinions on a specific topic in a short amount of time. The Research Staff Association (RSA) recently conducted a focus group to assess the awareness and access to HR policies and the employee assistance programme at Liverpool. We have hosted several focus groups online since the pandemic and here are some tips and lessons learnt from our experience!
What does it take to pursue science for a woman from a rural background? From 609503 to L69 7ZB
Posted on: 26 May 2022 | Category: Blog posts
My parents taught me that education is the primary wealth.
New opportunities and support for clinical research staff
Posted on: 17 February 2022 | Category: Blog posts
I am a pain physiotherapist and although I love my clinical work, I have always been keen to explore research that better supports the patients I see and the quality of care we can deliver.
Pathfinder: Adventures in researcher land - 2nd edition
Posted on: 3 December 2021 | Category: Blog posts
Dr Angela Midgley introduces the second edition of the researcher development newsletter.
Get writing! On the value of #AcWriMo for getting writing done
Posted on: 25 October 2021 | Category: Blog posts
Writing is an integral part of doing research, but if writing is so important, why do we all struggle so much to find time for it?
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Decolonising knowledge production and (field) research: a personal experience on Iran
Posted on: 10 March 2023 | Category: Blog posts
Stella Morgana considers the responsibility of researchers to avoid 'the imperialism of knowledge' when working with subjects from the Middle East.