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Summer Institute in Qualitative Research: Putting Theory to Work Monday 6th – Friday 10th July 2015
 
Education and Social Research Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK


Plenary Keynote Speakers:

Patricia Clough City University of New York Patti Lather Ohio State University Elizabeth de Freitas Adelphi University Diane Reay University of Cambridge Yvette Solomon Manchester Metropolitan University Maggie MacLure Manchester Metropolitan University

Learn about the latest in theory and methodology, in dialogue with leading international theorists.
 
For qualitative researchers looking for stimulating engagements with theory, from doctoral students to more experienced researchers, in education, social sciences, health and caring professions, arts and humanities.
 
What are the current trends and the future directions?
How does theory influence methods, ethics, identity?           
How can I put theory to work in my own research?
How does theory engage with policy and practice?
 
new materialisms• art theory • feminisms •  postcolonial theory • poststructuralism • Marxism • ethnography • policy analysis • discourse analysis •  psychoanalysis
 
Putting Theorists to Work: Workshop Strand                       
Butler  Derrida  Lacan  Foucault   Bourdieu  Deleuze  Braidotti  and others  
 
Working with Art, Science and Philosophy in Qualitative Research: a collaborative event involving artists, art theorists, scientists and researchers.
 
Programme: a mix of keynote sessions, small-group discussions and workshops. Interaction is an important part of the week’s activities! We welcome groups of research students or staff from a single institution, who wish to attend as a cohort.
 
The Education and Social Research Institute at MMU is a leading centre for applied social and educational research, with a world-class reputation for the development of theory and methodology. It is one of the top ten UK education research establishments, according to the last Research Assessment Exercise.   Find out more about ESRI at www.esri.mmu.ac.uk
 
Initial enquiries and registration details: email [log in to unmask] Summer Institute in Qualitative Research, The Education and Social Research Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University, Birley Building, Birley Field Campus, 53 Bonsall Street, M15 6GX, UK
tel +44 (0)161 247 2010/2320                fax +44 (0)161 247 6353           
Further information and details of previous Summer Institutes: http://www.esri.mmu.ac.uk/siqr/