The University of Manchester
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.
Member Resources
3 June 2021
Reflecting on the Methods for Change Showcase Event
Exploring the importance and opportunities for social science methods to create change.
3 June 2021
Research Method: The Change Points Toolkit
Exploring the The Change Points Toolkit, with the Methods for Change project.
2 June 2021
Research Method: Life Mapping
Exploring the Life Mapping Method, with the Methods for Change project.
1 June 2021
Research Method: Visual Organisational Ethnography
Exploring the Visual Organisational Ethnography Method, with the Methods for Change project.
28 May 2021
Research Method: Life Histories
Exploring the Life Histories Method, with the Methods for Change project.
27 May 2021
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Mapping: Case studies
Case studies from the Aspect Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Mapping funded project.
26 May 2021
Research Method: Social Practice Art as Research
Exploring the Social Practice Art as Research Method, with the Methods for Change project.
21 May 2021
Research Method: Hands-on engagement and learning with Ketso
Exploring Hands-on engagement and learning with Ketso Method, with the Methods for Change project.
17 May 2021
ARC Project profile: So What App-ens Next
Jo Deakin provides an overview of her venture So What App-ens Next
30 April 2021
Research Method: Participant Packs
Exploring Participant Packs: A Flexible, Inclusive and Accessible Method, with the Methods for Change project.
29 April 2021
Research Method: Elliptical Methodologies
Exploring the Elliptical Methodologies research method with the Methods for Change project.
8 April 2021
Case study: Generation Purple
Generation Purple seeks to enhance diversity in graduate recruitment through digital initiatives
1 April 2021
Methods for Change: Project update March 2021
The Methods for Change team reflect on key lessons and challenges faced in their project so far
29 March 2021
Case study: Blue Shoes Productions
Blue Shoes Productions is a socially responsible production company based in Manchester.
25 March 2021
Research Method: Gentle Methodologies
Exploring the gentle methodologies research method with the Methods for Change project.
23 March 2021
Research Method: Sociological Discourse Analysis
Exploring the Sociological Discourse Analysis research method with the Methods for Change project.
17 March 2021
Research Method: Participatory Mapping
Exploring the participatory mapping research method with the Methods for Change project.
11 March 2021
What’s different about social science entrepreneurship?
A Q&A session from the Aspect Entrepreneurship Community of Practice
11 March 2021
Research Method: Photo Go-alongs
Exploring the Photo go-alongs research method with the Methods for Change project.
