Week 2: Getting ahead
Week 2 was a good one as I got ten days into my project, a third of the way there! This week had more challenges than the last, but it has made a lasting impression as I now have an idea of what to do next...
Social Sciences
Social Science research projects explore topics which include, but are not limited to, anthropology, business management, criminal justice, economics, gender parity, human geography, law, modern slavery, politics, psychology, warfare and defence.
Mentor Meeting 1: Getting Started
This was the first official meeting of the project I had with my mentor, Dan Keith. We discussed the progress for Week One, as well as what needed to be prioritised over the upcoming weeks as I get into the details of my research.
Week 1: Reflections on the Beginning
This week was the first start of my project! Focusing on the analysis of the key text within my project: “The Inclusive Society” by Ruth Levitas, as getting to know the core concepts of her work is the first important step to understanding the direction my research may go in.
Survey Request - WoC and Body Hair
Hello Everyone!
As part of my Laidlaw Research Project I am carrying out research on body hair and racialized bullying of teenage girls in UK secondary schools, and how this interacts with the relationship between misogyny and racism.
Research Proposal: An Investigation in the Role of Trade Ties in Minority Language Decline: A Case Study of 19th Century Ireland
Hi! I'm really excited to share my preliminary research proposal for my project on economics and language. I'm very open to any comments, advice, or questions anyone may have!
I'm producing a video campaign to tackle climate inaction and need a small grant to get the campaign broadcast on TV. Anyone got any leads?
I'm producing a video campaign to tackle climate inaction in regional communities and need a small grant to get the campaign broadcast on TV. Anyone got any leads?
Reflections on the Ethics Process and My Research Experience Thus Far
Things don't always go to plan, and in the first few weeks of my research, I have learnt some important lessons on what do do when that happens.
Laidlaw Research Proposal - What Makes a Successful Multi-Academy Trust?
Pre-defined research project in partnership with Durham University. My research will focus on measuring the impact that gamifying learning has on ethnic-minority and socio-economically disadvantaged students in Laidlaw Academies academic progress.
