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19/11 10am-12:30pm: Social Science Philosophy Workshop 1: Applied Epistemology

ESRCdtp, Resource — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:15:50 GMT

When: 10am - 12:30pm, Thu, 19 Nov '26

Where: Microsoft Teams Webinar

Empower Your Research Journey with the Philosophy of Research

Are you ready to develop and defend your study design with confidence in an interdisciplinary environment? Join our transformative workshop designed to empower researchers to persuasively communicate and creatively collaborate by understanding the philosophical paradigms that underpin all research.

24/11 12pm-1pm: What's a PhD all About? Session 1 - An Introduction

ESRCdtp, Resource — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:55:16 GMT

When: 12pm - 1pm, Tue, 24 Nov '26

Where: Microsoft Teams Webinar

Introduction to PhD study and the Midlands Graduate School

This webinar offers a welcoming introduction to doctoral study in the social sciences, including what a PhD involves, the benefits of postgraduate research, and the funding, training, and support available through the Midlands Graduate School.

25/11 12pm-1pm: What's a PhD all About? Session 2 - Research Proposals and Funding Applications

ESRCdtp, Resource — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:56:41 GMT

When: 12pm - 1pm, Wed, 25 Nov '26

Where: Microsoft Teams Webinar

Developing a strong PhD application

This practical webinar is designed to support prospective applicants in developing a strong application, with guidance on identifying potential supervisors, shaping a research proposal, and understanding the application process.

03/12 10am-3pm: Social Science Philosophy Workshop 2: Ontology

ESRCdtp, Resource — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:18:23 GMT

When: 10am - 3pm, Thu, 03 Dec '26

Where: Hybrid - University of Nottingham or Microsoft Teams Webinar

In the second of our 2026/27 Social Science Philosophy workshops, we will delve into the question of whether social objects—like institutions, social structures, or norms—are ‘real’. More so, we will ask the question what ‘reality’ even means when we are thinking and talking about social objects.