Sharing insights and examples that inspire social science commercialisation.
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30th September 2021
Sharing insights and examples that inspire social science commercialisation.
The School of Social Sciences is committed to research that makes a contribution to addressing some of the major social, economic and political challenges that face the UK and the world. Our research has shaped policy-making and practice in diverse areas, centring around five key themes: Socio-economic change and innovation; Population change and ageing; Inequality and poverty; Sustainable practices and climate change and Elections, participation and governance. Our specialised research centres allow us to ensure our research is focused and makes a real impact, both within the University and the wider community.
Sharing insights and examples that inspire social science commercialisation.
Sharing insights and examples that inspire social science commercialisation.
Six students from the Universities of Glasgow and Manchester were placed into intrapreneurship-based placements within companies for 8 weeks, to test working models of intrapreneurship. This is what they found...
This report provides detailed explanations and findings of Manchester's pilot.
Discover how Ludic Labs is supporting the production of educational games generated by social science research.
Exploring collaboration between universities, academincs and law firms.
An investigation into activities between social science academics and the creative industries in the Northwest of England to highlight a plethora of activity in this area.
Here we join Heather Miles, University of Manchester, reflecting On the Creative Methods Zoo question “If your research method were an animal, what would it be?”
In this guest blog post Lauren White, an ESRC Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Sheffield, shares her reflections and methodological musings from the Creative Methods Zoo.
In this article, six postgraduate researchers profiled in the gallery reflect on their experiences of collaborating with Methods for Change creatives to communicate their methods in thought-provoking ways.
This ‘how to’ guide outlines the Biographical Mapping research method used by Penny Tinkler and Laura Fenton from the University of Manchester. The image was created in collaboration with More Than Minutes.
Exploring A Comprehensive Qualitative Approach to Evaluation Method, with the Methods for Change project.
Exploring the Walk-along Interviews Method, with the Methods for Change project.
Exploring the Participatory Film Making Method, with the Methods for Change project.
Exploring the A Place-based Case Study Approach Method, with the Methods for Change project.
Exploring the importance and opportunities for social science methods to create change.
Exploring the The Change Points Toolkit, with the Methods for Change project.
Exploring the Life Mapping Method, with the Methods for Change project.
Exploring the Visual Organisational Ethnography Method, with the Methods for Change project.
Exploring the Life Histories Method, with the Methods for Change project.
Case studies from the Aspect Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Mapping funded project.
Exploring the Social Practice Art as Research Method, with the Methods for Change project.
Exploring Hands-on engagement and learning with Ketso Method, with the Methods for Change project.
Exploring Participant Packs: A Flexible, Inclusive and Accessible Method, with the Methods for Change project.
Exploring the Elliptical Methodologies research method with the Methods for Change project.
Generation Purple seeks to enhance diversity in graduate recruitment through digital initiatives
The Methods for Change team reflect on key lessons and challenges faced in their project so far
Blue Shoes Productions is a socially responsible production company based in Manchester.
Exploring the gentle methodologies research method with the Methods for Change project.
Exploring the Sociological Discourse Analysis research method with the Methods for Change project.
Exploring the participatory mapping research method with the Methods for Change project.
Exploring the Photo go-alongs research method with the Methods for Change project.
Exploring the Follow the thing research method with the Methods for Change project
Exploring Oral Histories and Futures research with the Methods for Change project
Exploring Participatory Activist Research with the Methods for Change project
University of Manchester's Gavin Davies gives an overview of this Aspect funded project
The event explored the requirements for effective collaboration between academia and the creative industries
Insights from a recent Methods for Change session which used creative techniques to explore creative methods
The team reflect on sessions focused on visual, participatory and policy-led methods
Re-framing resource use policy with practice theories and design methods
Professor Ser-Huang Poon explains how the programme has supported her venture
Dr Laura Pottinger tells us about her research using ethnographic and participatory methodologies
Combatting misinformation online: The role and relevance of the social sciences
Cultural and Social geographer Dr Amy Barron tells us about her research using arts-based, ethnographic methods
The University of Manchester-based team outline their Aspect-funded project
Why the outlook appears to be so positive for social science commercialisation.
We spoke to Tony Walker, Deputy Director of the Masood Enterprise Centre at Alliance Manchester Business School
Dr Sam Gallagher, Principal Consultant at Oxentia, reflects on day 2 of the SUCCESS bootcamp
Map-based software tools to support business decisions and stakeholder engagement.
A half-day “challenge-led” workshop to facilitate engagement & project development between academics & companies.
Advising on the feasibility of offshoring technical work to low cost countries.
Transforming the electricity transmission system for a greener, more sustainable future.
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