Recognising the demands of busy schedules and global time zones, we offer online training materials for Aspect Members to access at their convenience. Developed collaboratively to empower academics and professional support staff, our suite of resources includes pathways like The Social Venture Pathway, helping academics launch their own social ventures; the Games Development Pathway, offering insights from industry and academic professionals of converting research into both tabletop and digital video games, and Building on ABC developed by Aspect Members the University of Oxford, The University of Edinburgh, The University of Glasgow, University of Birmingham, York University, and Durham University providing a comprehensive knowledge exchange training programme. We also collaborate with a number of external organisations to share their learnings, with courses on embedding sustainability, legal structures for ventures and tools for effective project communication and marketing
Since our inception, we’ve championed experimentation and collaborative learning to foster SHAPE ventures’ growth. Uniquely, our network is built by members, ensuring that our collective knowledge is shared and utilised for the benefit of all. Our upcoming training sessions cover topics such as the nuances of licensing, consultancy, and contract research; strategies to promote research, identify collaborators, and enhancing scholarly impact on LinkedIn, and approaches to structuring CPD programmes, leveraging research outcomes, and engaging partners effectively, all designed to enhance skills and impact. These training sessions are held online with time commitments from four hours to 10 depending on the course. As with all of our training, participants will be issued with micro-credentials via our Smart Badges upon completion to attest to the knowledge and skills gained
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.
A discussion about the challenges related to the funding for social science business engagement.
An 6-part podcast exploring the entrepreneurial mindset and key traits such as resilience, stamina and facing failure.
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.
How to help impact-driven
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Robert Klassen provides an overview of his venture the Teacher Selection Project.
Roberta Guerrina provides an overview of her venture EQUAL-Futures.
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.
The ASAP Club aspires to establish a digital support structure.
Exploring the Life Mapping Method, with the Methods for Change project.
