Article I'm reading today: ‘Think Twice Before Doing a PhD’: an autoethnography of doctoral affect through songwriting #AcademicSky #ScienceSky #CreativeMethods
‘Think Twice Before Doing a PhD’: an autoethnography of doctoral affect through songwriting
Doctoral distress is produced through institutional, economic, linguistic, and cultural conditions and is often individualized. This creative autoethnography examines how temporally layered songwri...
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October 19, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Article I'm reading today: ‘Think Twice Before Doing a PhD’: an autoethnography of doctoral affect through songwriting #AcademicSky #ScienceSky #CreativeMethods
Skill-building creative time sewing & painting before the teaching term begins. Such a wonderful and much-needed way to calm the mind after an epoch-defining furnace of a summer.
#sewing #watercolour #creativemethods
#sewing #watercolour #creativemethods
September 12, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Skill-building creative time sewing & painting before the teaching term begins. Such a wonderful and much-needed way to calm the mind after an epoch-defining furnace of a summer.
#sewing #watercolour #creativemethods
#sewing #watercolour #creativemethods
Delighted to be sponsoring the International Creative Research Methods Conference in Manchester again this year! Hope to see you there...
#icrmc #research #creativemethods #qualitative
#icrmc #research #creativemethods #qualitative
September 7, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Delighted to be sponsoring the International Creative Research Methods Conference in Manchester again this year! Hope to see you there...
#icrmc #research #creativemethods #qualitative
#icrmc #research #creativemethods #qualitative
💥New | Putting art into dialogue with research can reframe approaches to wealth inequality
✍️ Annalena Oppel & @michaelvaughan.bsky.social (@lseinequalities.bsky.social)
#ResearchMethods #CreativeMethods #Inequality
✍️ Annalena Oppel & @michaelvaughan.bsky.social (@lseinequalities.bsky.social)
#ResearchMethods #CreativeMethods #Inequality
Putting art into dialogue with research can reframe approaches to wealth inequality - LSE Impact
Can bringing art and social science into dialogue place “research facts” and “artistic values” into new and productive relationships?
blogs.lse.ac.uk
August 25, 2026 at 10:33 AM
💥New | Putting art into dialogue with research can reframe approaches to wealth inequality
✍️ Annalena Oppel & @michaelvaughan.bsky.social (@lseinequalities.bsky.social)
#ResearchMethods #CreativeMethods #Inequality
✍️ Annalena Oppel & @michaelvaughan.bsky.social (@lseinequalities.bsky.social)
#ResearchMethods #CreativeMethods #Inequality
Love this! SUCH impactful dissemination. 👇
Reminds me of the 'walking zine' idea - but I love this design even more than a t-shirt.
You want your #research to have #impact
WEAR IT!
#CreativeMethods #ResearchImpact #AcademicSky
Reminds me of the 'walking zine' idea - but I love this design even more than a t-shirt.
You want your #research to have #impact
WEAR IT!
#CreativeMethods #ResearchImpact #AcademicSky
For me 2024 was characterised by going with the flow, catching currents and seeing where they took me.
I was immersed in the Bridging the Silos #Autistic #Menopause study, and I had a fabulous time sharing research findings in creative ways.
#AutRes
I was immersed in the Bridging the Silos #Autistic #Menopause study, and I had a fabulous time sharing research findings in creative ways.
#AutRes
August 14, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Love this! SUCH impactful dissemination. 👇
Reminds me of the 'walking zine' idea - but I love this design even more than a t-shirt.
You want your #research to have #impact
WEAR IT!
#CreativeMethods #ResearchImpact #AcademicSky
Reminds me of the 'walking zine' idea - but I love this design even more than a t-shirt.
You want your #research to have #impact
WEAR IT!
#CreativeMethods #ResearchImpact #AcademicSky
Had an inspiring and insightful time at this year's #ICRMC25
Thank you, Helen Kara!!
#creativemethods #ICRMC25
Thank you, Helen Kara!!
#creativemethods #ICRMC25
September 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Had an inspiring and insightful time at this year's #ICRMC25
Thank you, Helen Kara!!
#creativemethods #ICRMC25
Thank you, Helen Kara!!
#creativemethods #ICRMC25
We’re so pleased to see a great response to #ICRMC. Over 50% of tickets have now been booked!
It’s shaping up to be a brilliant gathering of people exploring creative research methods together.
Reserve your spot now: creativeresearchmethods.com
#ICRMC26 #CreativeMethods #ResearchCommunity
It’s shaping up to be a brilliant gathering of people exploring creative research methods together.
Reserve your spot now: creativeresearchmethods.com
#ICRMC26 #CreativeMethods #ResearchCommunity
June 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
We’re so pleased to see a great response to #ICRMC. Over 50% of tickets have now been booked!
It’s shaping up to be a brilliant gathering of people exploring creative research methods together.
Reserve your spot now: creativeresearchmethods.com
#ICRMC26 #CreativeMethods #ResearchCommunity
It’s shaping up to be a brilliant gathering of people exploring creative research methods together.
Reserve your spot now: creativeresearchmethods.com
#ICRMC26 #CreativeMethods #ResearchCommunity
New video: Fiction and Research 🎥
Can fiction help researchers tell deeper truths?
I explore how fiction can help us honour multiple perspectives, represent complexity, and protect participant anonymity.
Watch here: youtu.be/ipij5Z9FTr4
#ResearchMethods #CreativeMethods
Can fiction help researchers tell deeper truths?
I explore how fiction can help us honour multiple perspectives, represent complexity, and protect participant anonymity.
Watch here: youtu.be/ipij5Z9FTr4
#ResearchMethods #CreativeMethods
117 Fiction and Research
YouTube video by Helen Kara
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April 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM
New video: Fiction and Research 🎥
Can fiction help researchers tell deeper truths?
I explore how fiction can help us honour multiple perspectives, represent complexity, and protect participant anonymity.
Watch here: youtu.be/ipij5Z9FTr4
#ResearchMethods #CreativeMethods
Can fiction help researchers tell deeper truths?
I explore how fiction can help us honour multiple perspectives, represent complexity, and protect participant anonymity.
Watch here: youtu.be/ipij5Z9FTr4
#ResearchMethods #CreativeMethods
Just a quick reminder! Only 5 days left to get your proposal in for #ICRMC 2026!
If you’re working with creative or unconventional research methods, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more here: creativeresearchmethods.com
#ICRMC2026 #CreativeMethods #CRMethods
If you’re working with creative or unconventional research methods, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more here: creativeresearchmethods.com
#ICRMC2026 #CreativeMethods #CRMethods
November 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Just a quick reminder! Only 5 days left to get your proposal in for #ICRMC 2026!
If you’re working with creative or unconventional research methods, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more here: creativeresearchmethods.com
#ICRMC2026 #CreativeMethods #CRMethods
If you’re working with creative or unconventional research methods, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more here: creativeresearchmethods.com
#ICRMC2026 #CreativeMethods #CRMethods
💡 ICYMI: Submissions are open for #ICRMC2026 – and ideas are already coming in!
We’re seeing amazing ideas from across disciplines, all exploring creative ways to do and share research.
Find out more here 👉 creativeresearchmethods.com
#CreativeResearch #CreativeMethods #ICRMC
We’re seeing amazing ideas from across disciplines, all exploring creative ways to do and share research.
Find out more here 👉 creativeresearchmethods.com
#CreativeResearch #CreativeMethods #ICRMC
Creative Research Methods Conference 2025
The International Creative Research Methods Conference is an annual gathering for academics of all disciplines who are interested in using creative methods in their research.
creativeresearchmethods.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
💡 ICYMI: Submissions are open for #ICRMC2026 – and ideas are already coming in!
We’re seeing amazing ideas from across disciplines, all exploring creative ways to do and share research.
Find out more here 👉 creativeresearchmethods.com
#CreativeResearch #CreativeMethods #ICRMC
We’re seeing amazing ideas from across disciplines, all exploring creative ways to do and share research.
Find out more here 👉 creativeresearchmethods.com
#CreativeResearch #CreativeMethods #ICRMC
I’m so pleased to share that the launch issue of the Journal of Creative Research Methods (JCRM) is now live! 🎉
👉 bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...
Huge thanks to my wonderful Co-Editors in Chief Su-Ming Khoo, Harriet Shortt & Sophie Woodward.
#CreativeMethods #JCRM
👉 bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...
Huge thanks to my wonderful Co-Editors in Chief Su-Ming Khoo, Harriet Shortt & Sophie Woodward.
#CreativeMethods #JCRM
bristoluniversitypressdigital.com
September 4, 2025 at 11:05 AM
I’m so pleased to share that the launch issue of the Journal of Creative Research Methods (JCRM) is now live! 🎉
👉 bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...
Huge thanks to my wonderful Co-Editors in Chief Su-Ming Khoo, Harriet Shortt & Sophie Woodward.
#CreativeMethods #JCRM
👉 bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...
Huge thanks to my wonderful Co-Editors in Chief Su-Ming Khoo, Harriet Shortt & Sophie Woodward.
#CreativeMethods #JCRM
It's finally here! I'm so proud of this book. Thanks to my wonderful co-editors, our terrific contributors, and publisher extraordinaire Policy Press. This is going to help a lot of people. Only in hardback atm - the library is your friend! #CRMethods #CreativeMethods #DataAnalysis
September 4, 2024 at 2:50 PM
It's finally here! I'm so proud of this book. Thanks to my wonderful co-editors, our terrific contributors, and publisher extraordinaire Policy Press. This is going to help a lot of people. Only in hardback atm - the library is your friend! #CRMethods #CreativeMethods #DataAnalysis
🚀 #ICRMC 2024 is coming 9-10 Sept Manchester! 🚀This #ResearchConference offers an excellent opportunity for researchers to explore #CreativeMethods. See what Ranjita Dhital had to say about #ICRMC 2023 and watch the 2023 keynotes on YouTube! 📺 Register now for tickets at: creativeresearchmethods.com
July 5, 2024 at 8:46 AM
🚀 #ICRMC 2024 is coming 9-10 Sept Manchester! 🚀This #ResearchConference offers an excellent opportunity for researchers to explore #CreativeMethods. See what Ranjita Dhital had to say about #ICRMC 2023 and watch the 2023 keynotes on YouTube! 📺 Register now for tickets at: creativeresearchmethods.com
🌊 Join @rosematthews.bsky.social at #ICRMC 2024! 🌟 Explore the power of #CreativeMethods in #AutismResearch. Ticket prices range from £75 for online to £495 for private sector attendees. Payment options are available. Register to attend in person or online at: creativeresearchmethods.com
June 19, 2024 at 12:32 PM
🌊 Join @rosematthews.bsky.social at #ICRMC 2024! 🌟 Explore the power of #CreativeMethods in #AutismResearch. Ticket prices range from £75 for online to £495 for private sector attendees. Payment options are available. Register to attend in person or online at: creativeresearchmethods.com
Free online seminar next Tues on 'sharing research findings in creative ways' www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sharing-re... #CRMethods #research #CreativeMethods
February 1, 2024 at 8:11 AM
Free online seminar next Tues on 'sharing research findings in creative ways' www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sharing-re... #CRMethods #research #CreativeMethods
Thanks @dusportexsci.bsky.social @iainlindsey.bsky.social looking forwards to hopefully publishing the next chapters of this ongoing story later in the year 🤞🌈 #joyinPA #creativemethods #coproduction @nihrspcr.bsky.social
#internationalwomensday appreciation for today is for ...
@carodr.bsky.social leading amazing research conceptualising and - most importantly - finding ways to address physical activity insecurity amongst marginalised young people
Info & further links ⬇️ sphr.nihr.ac.uk/zine-made-by...
@carodr.bsky.social leading amazing research conceptualising and - most importantly - finding ways to address physical activity insecurity amongst marginalised young people
Info & further links ⬇️ sphr.nihr.ac.uk/zine-made-by...
Young people's experiences of physical activity insecurity: a qualitative study highlighting intersectional disadvantage in the UK - BMC Public Health
Background Intersecting socioeconomic and demographic reasons for physical activity (PA) inequalities are not well understood for young people at risk of experiencing marginalisation and living with d...
link.springer.com
March 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Thanks @dusportexsci.bsky.social @iainlindsey.bsky.social looking forwards to hopefully publishing the next chapters of this ongoing story later in the year 🤞🌈 #joyinPA #creativemethods #coproduction @nihrspcr.bsky.social
Fresh to Bsky - and my first post is about our exciting Moving Spaces zine, co-produced with LGBTQIA+ young people! How can we move to bring joy, safety and inclusivity to physical activity #physicalactivityinsecurity #creativemethods #coproduction #livedexperience @nihr.sphr.bsky.social
Blog: Our experience working with LGBTQIA+ young people to co-create a zine exploring how to make physical activity spaces more joyful and safe.
New #fuseblog about Fuse @nihrsphr.bsky.social research led by @carodr.bsky.social @ Durham University 🔽
fuseopenscienceblog.blogspot.com/2025/01/our-...
New #fuseblog about Fuse @nihrsphr.bsky.social research led by @carodr.bsky.social @ Durham University 🔽
fuseopenscienceblog.blogspot.com/2025/01/our-...
Our experience co-producing a zine with LGBTQIA+ young people
Our warts-and-all account of what it's like to do public health research.
fuseopenscienceblog.blogspot.com
January 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Fresh to Bsky - and my first post is about our exciting Moving Spaces zine, co-produced with LGBTQIA+ young people! How can we move to bring joy, safety and inclusivity to physical activity #physicalactivityinsecurity #creativemethods #coproduction #livedexperience @nihr.sphr.bsky.social
This is excellent! Thank you very much, il be sharing it with students and colleagues on a large OU module: Contemporary Research with CYP! Thanks #creativemethods #participatoryresearch #socialinquiry
November 16, 2024 at 7:24 AM
This is excellent! Thank you very much, il be sharing it with students and colleagues on a large OU module: Contemporary Research with CYP! Thanks #creativemethods #participatoryresearch #socialinquiry
"the ambiguity of truth demands on migrants can be brought at the heart of the creative process to facilitate the disruption of the dominant politics of in/visibility which marginalize the voices, experiences, lives and rights of #migrants." #creativemethods www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
‘Être vraiment vrai’: truth, in/visibility and migration in Morocco
This article explores truth demands, politics of in/visibility and migration in Morocco. Based on the participatory research project Arts for Advocacy: Creative Engagement with Forced Displacement ...
www.tandfonline.com
October 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
"the ambiguity of truth demands on migrants can be brought at the heart of the creative process to facilitate the disruption of the dominant politics of in/visibility which marginalize the voices, experiences, lives and rights of #migrants." #creativemethods www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Am working with a PhDer keen to create a visual/sensorial #thesis investigating the aesthetics of Pentecostal imagery (Religious Studies). Their supervisors aren't 'keen'.
Any examples/advice I can share with them?
#AcademicChatter #ResearchWriting #VisualMethods #CreativeMethods #PhDLife #AcWri
Any examples/advice I can share with them?
#AcademicChatter #ResearchWriting #VisualMethods #CreativeMethods #PhDLife #AcWri
October 31, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Am working with a PhDer keen to create a visual/sensorial #thesis investigating the aesthetics of Pentecostal imagery (Religious Studies). Their supervisors aren't 'keen'.
Any examples/advice I can share with them?
#AcademicChatter #ResearchWriting #VisualMethods #CreativeMethods #PhDLife #AcWri
Any examples/advice I can share with them?
#AcademicChatter #ResearchWriting #VisualMethods #CreativeMethods #PhDLife #AcWri
So proud to be part of the Editorial Advisory Board for this new journal! And looking forward to the launch! #CreativeMethods @drhelenkara.bsky.social @brisunipress.bsky.social
Our newest @brisunipress.bsky.social journal is here! We are so grateful to the fantastic editorial team. Launch event in Manchester on Monday at the International Creative Research Methods conference led by the exceptional @drhelenkara.bsky.social, Founder and Consulting Editor 🎉👏
The future of research is creative, collaborative, and boundary-breaking! From speculative fiction to visual data storytelling, this groundbreaking collection showcases how creative approaches are transforming research across disciplines!
bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...
bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...
September 5, 2025 at 7:03 AM
So proud to be part of the Editorial Advisory Board for this new journal! And looking forward to the launch! #CreativeMethods @drhelenkara.bsky.social @brisunipress.bsky.social
Madly prototyping the #HECareerGame for a workshop at #ICRMC conference on Monday 😬 @drhelenkara.bsky.social #CreativeMethods #research
September 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Madly prototyping the #HECareerGame for a workshop at #ICRMC conference on Monday 😬 @drhelenkara.bsky.social #CreativeMethods #research
It's today! Looking forward to speaking about my #GraphicNovella with my #CreativeMethods colleagues in the Unlocking Creative Data Analysis webinar very soon! @policypress.bsky.social @birminghamcity.bsky.social
April 28, 2025 at 9:26 AM
It's today! Looking forward to speaking about my #GraphicNovella with my #CreativeMethods colleagues in the Unlocking Creative Data Analysis webinar very soon! @policypress.bsky.social @birminghamcity.bsky.social
4/ I'm now working in the B-Shapes Horizon project where we look at the role of borders in shaping politics and identities in the EU. I'm interested in the perspectives of national minorities and borderlanders. Our team uses #creativemethods to look at the views of minorities.
November 17, 2024 at 6:20 PM
4/ I'm now working in the B-Shapes Horizon project where we look at the role of borders in shaping politics and identities in the EU. I'm interested in the perspectives of national minorities and borderlanders. Our team uses #creativemethods to look at the views of minorities.
My best way to resist AI-crap art and enforced rushed productivity? Learning to paint & draw fieldwork, thinking slowly back at things seen and observed. Time to think.
#visualmethods #creativemethods #geography
#visualmethods #creativemethods #geography
March 24, 2026 at 9:28 AM
My best way to resist AI-crap art and enforced rushed productivity? Learning to paint & draw fieldwork, thinking slowly back at things seen and observed. Time to think.
#visualmethods #creativemethods #geography
#visualmethods #creativemethods #geography