Scaling Justice Research
I attended a discussion with a justice team interested in applying our work on supporting vulnerable groups to their program.
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Presentation on Justice Research
We presented on criminal justice practices and policy change using behavioural science. It was my first time travelling to beautiful Manly and unfortunately I didn’t get to spend any meaningful time but I’ll definitely be back! Continue reading Presentation on Justice Research
Fieldwork with Vulnerable People
This is my second last day of fieldwork on vulnerable people’s experiences with service providers. The interview was very interesting, focusing on drug dependencies, metal health and the law.
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Diversity in STEM
Flying to Melbourne to give a talk on Diversity in Science, Technology and Mathematics (STEM). I’ll be speaking at Australian Mathematic Sciences Institute (AMSI) Summer School, Monash University. Below are a couple of photos of the journey. Continue reading Diversity in STEM
Education interviews
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
Fieldwork Cafe
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
Challenges and Outcomes in Social Policy
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!).
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Finalising Fieldwork Interviews
This week ended on a hectic note, but much was achieved!
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Ethics Progress
Productive day! Worked on a presentation on youth research; finalised an ethics application for a forthcoming study; and had a great meeting learning about programs that enhance outcomes for vulnerable groups. Ended by reflecing on my day in a cafe and planning the next steps of the research project. Continue reading Ethics Progress
Race and Dating
Last week I was part of a panel on Race and Dating, at 107 Projects in Sydney.
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