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.
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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
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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Most of my trip in New Zealand was spent at the University of Auckland. I gave a talk on intersectionality and the March for Science as well as attending various meetings providing advice and listening to progress and thinking on inclusion in science.
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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.
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This week ended on a hectic note, but much was achieved!
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Completed the design for a mock up brochure and a client paper explaining the social science behind the design.
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I attended excellent presentations from justice practitioners in Sydney.
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Tuesdays are a massive day of back to back meetings. Managed to make good progress on an education project focusing on communicating change.
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Phew, what a day! I led an executive meeting to discuss our research project progress. I had a meeting on our forthcoming short-term research on education, which has a two-week around.
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