Dear all,

Some of you might be interested in the forthcoming seminar on the visual representation of social science research findings.

best wishes

Emma

Exploring the Use of Visual Media in the Communication of Research Findings

Dates: Wednesday 9th November 2011

Times: 10.00am to 4.15pm

Location: Committee Rooms 1&2, Glamorgan Building, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3WT

Overview

This exploratory seminar will bring together a range of social science researchers and visual media experts, working within and across a variety of fields, to explore the challenges and opportunities of using visual media in the representation of research findings.

The role of visual media in the communication of qualitative and quantitative research findings is under-researched.  These can include: mapping and graphics; film and video; and hyper- and multi- media websites.

What are researchers seeking to do when they attempt to disseminate research findings to different audiences through these and other visual means?  Matters concerning intention, production, involvement and audience arise from this question.

Key issues that will be addressed and debated at the seminar include:

contested notions of voice, agency, ethics, reflexivity and interpretation; the role (or not) of participants in relation to representation and dissemination of research findings; remit, control and collaboration for researchers and disseminators in mediated research findings; the implications for researchers, research and findings in using visual media for dissemination; responsibilities, challenges and opportunities in representing data to diverse and distinct audiences; and funding, feedback and impact in using visual media to communicate research findings. This seminar follows on from a previous workshop that focused on the possibilities for harnessing digital technologies for the generation of research data, held at London South Bank University in June 2011.

SPEAKERS

Chair: Professor Rosalind Edwards (University of Southampton)

Reithian principles for communicating research findings in the twenty-first century - Inform, educate and engage
        (Joanna Mack and Pete Mitton, The Open University)
Facilitating relationship support for 'mixed' couples and families: academic and voluntary sector collaboration on visualisation of findings
        (Catherine Houlston, One Plus One, and Elaine Bauer, London South Bank University)
Visualising bodies in place: reflections on a participatory film-making project with young people
        (Emma Renold and Gabrielle Ivinson, Cardiff University)
Visualising numbers: when is it good to map statistical analyses?
        (Scott Orford, Cardiff University)
Discussant: Dr. Bella Dicks (Cardiff University)

Fee Information

Workshop fee per day:

UK Registered Postgraduate Student - £10
Staff at Any UK Higher Education Institution - £15
ESRC Funded Researcher - £15
Registered Charity or Public Sector Worker - £15
Other - £30

All fees include event materials, lunch, morning and afternoon tea. They do not include travel and accommodation costs.

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