Education interviews

October 13, 2017June 17, 2025 Social Science Insights

Our fieldwork was so much fun! Our partner organisation was phenomenal in recruiting a range of participants across the education sector. Almost too efficient – the first day we interviewed 12 people (over half our sample) and my wrists and eyes nearly fell off from notetaking! We studied how peer networks can help or hinder education to work experiences. We also discussed the types of support and encouragement available to students and at work and school. Continue reading Education interviews

Applied Sociology

Education and Work

October 11, 2017June 17, 2025 Social Science Insights

In the field again, this time for a new education and training project I’ll be taking over soon. It is a longitudinal study of youth cohorts in regional areas, exploring their support networks for study and work. I am visiting training organisations and workplaces, and interviewing students. Continue reading Education and Work

Applied Sociology

Writing for Social Policy

October 6, 2017June 17, 2025 Social Science Insights

I spent two days at a training course, which was about writing more effectively for policy audiences. There were many useful tips about how to simplify expression so that stakeholders can better understand decisions and so leaders might support our desired outcomes.

Applied Sociology

Fieldwork Cafe

October 5, 2017August 9, 2025 Social Science Insights

Fieldwork in the inner Western suburbs. An excellent site visit at a health services provider, and interview with a service manager on how to support vulnerable people. We sat in the sun and chatted for a few hours. I then typed up my fieldwork notes in this cafe. Continue reading Fieldwork Cafe

Applied Sociology

Challenges and Outcomes in Social Policy

October 3, 2017August 9, 2025 Social Science Insights

A challenging day that ended well. My day started with an executive meeting where we presented a case to save one project from political inertia (stakeholder relations outside my domain – but we did it!).

News and Events

New Zealand Visit

September 30, 2017June 17, 2025 Social Science Insights

My trip to New Zealand Aotearoa was lovely. I was a guest of the Women in Science group, the New Zealand Association of Scientists and various other partner and sponsor agencies.