Upcoming event Part of series: 黑料网911 ECR Network Symposium Series 2026: Working With, Not On: Collaboration in Research Practice
This symposium series explores the often-overlooked but essential dimension of research: working with people. From supervisors and collaborators to participants and co-authors, research is fundamentally relational. Across the sessions, presenters are invited to share experiences and insights into diverse aspects of collaboration in research. Topics might include:
Together, we will reflect on the challenges and opportunities of collaboration, asking what it means to place people at the heart of research practice.
The ECR Network’s symposia series is designed for early career researchers (ECRs), including Master’s and Doctoral students, as well as those in the early post-doctoral phase. It’s ideal for anyone looking to present their research and connect with peers.
Each symposium features 10-15 minute presentations by ECRs, followed by discussions on their research. The audience includes fellow ECRs and 1-2 experienced academic discussants. A current ECR Regional Representative hosts the session. Presenters highlight key discussion points and receive constructive feedback in a supportive yet critical environment.
The symposia provide a valuable opportunity to practice presenting research in a friendly setting, preparing ECRs for future conferences. Attendees gain experience, receive helpful feedback, and network with fellow researchers.
In the ever-evolving landscape of educational research, innovation and creativity are key drivers of progress. Educational researchers employ creative approaches that not only address complex educational issues but also inspire meaningful change. This symposium theme emphasises the value of thinking outside the box, taking calculated risks, and pushing boundaries in educational research endeavours. This year, we celebrate and promote creative thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving in every stage of educational research including design, implementation, analysis, writing up, and dissemination.
Research Officer at Welsh Government
Rhianna Murphy is a Research Officer. She is also former primary school teacher, with experience teaching in Spain and England. Her research interests focus on curriculum development and teacher agency. During her master’s degree, she started...
Lecturer of Teacher Education at Sheffield Hallam University
Joe is a Lecturer in Teacher Education and an Associate Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University. His EdD research at the University of Sheffield explores teacher identity formation in FE ITE. He's also a Fellow of the HEA, an external examiner,...
Senior Lecturer at Bangor University
Graham French is an educational researcher whose work sits at the intersection of adventure education, outdoor learning, affective learning, youth voice and child poverty. His doctoral research critically examined models-based approaches to...
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This symposium series explores the often-overlooked but essential dimension of research: working with people. From supervisors and collaborators to participants and co-authors, research is...