Hi there
Apologies for cross-posting. This may be of interest to research
post-graduates based in the UK who are interested in exploring
quantitative analysis within otherwise qualitative methodologies.
Best regards
Paul.
Nottingham Trent University Graduate School
The Regional Studies Association
ESRC Advanced Training Seminar
From Social Deprivation to Social Capital - Using Quantitative Data to
Inform and Reflect Upon Qualitative-Orientated Regional Research
The Galleries of Justice, Nottingham,
December 14th-15th 2004
Headline speech and plenary sessions:
* Tackling regional inequalities and uneven development:
Contemporary policy responses;
* From social deprivation to social capital: The changing policy
discourse and the reconfiguration of regional research;
* Why use quantitative data to inform qualitative regional
research? Quantitative data as a catalyst for stimulating and
reflecting upon qualitative area-based research;
* Researching spatial problems, operationalising social capital,
and using large datasets in area-based research.
Parallel workshops:
* Social capital, sustainable development and quality of life
within the regions;
* Labour markets and socio-economic regeneration;
* Geographies of health.
Speakers include: Michael Dunford (University of Sussex), Anne Green
(University of Warwick), James Hunter (Nottingham Trent University),
John Mohan (University of Portsmouth), and Seraphim Alvanides
(University of Newcastle)
A seminar providing advanced methodological training for postgraduates
researching in the area of social capital within the fields of
geography, economics, sociology and social policy.
For further details, and to book your place, please contact:
Elaine Kirkham (Nottingham Trent University) either by email
([log in to unmask]), telephone (0115 8485554 direct line),
or by visiting:
www.gsr.ntu.ac.uk/rsa
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