Creative Collaborative Data Analysis for Participatory Research (PGRs and ECRs)
Event details
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Wednesday 11 June 2025 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Description
This event is for PGRs and ECRs at the University of Sheffield only.
Join Dr Jess Mannion for a hands-on workshop exploring a six-step systematic approach to collaborative data analysis, developed in partnership with the Relationships and Sexuality Research Team—a team of researchers with learning disabilities and neurodivergence. This data analysis approach could be adapted to work with any type of participants who are inexperienced in data analysis.
Together, we will unpack when and why to use the Creative Collaborative Data Analysis method, examine real-world examples, explore ethical and practical considerations, and discuss how you might incorporate this approach into your own work. You will be guided through the six-step method and have the chance to reflect on and try out elements of the process in an interactive session. This workshop offers a reflective and supportive space to think differently about data, collaboration, and inclusion—especially in the context of participatory and creative research on complex social issues.
What you’ll gain:
- An understanding of a systematic, inclusive approach to creative data analysis.
- Insights into ethical and practical challenges and opportunities.
- Practical ideas for applying this method in your own research.
- Space to reflect with peers on how to rethink knowledge production collaboratively.
Tea/coffee and cakes will also be provided.
About the Facilitator
Dr Jess Mannion is a Research Fellow on the Inclusive Art for Wicked Problems project, at the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies at the University of Leeds. She works in collaboration with the Leeds-based disability inclusive arts studio Pyramid, to explore the innovative integration of inclusive arts practices within systemic action research. Her doctoral and postdoctoral research have centred on collaborative action research in sexual citizenship. Jess has led and collaborated with international research teams, including the Relationships and Sexuality Research Team in Ireland. This team partners with interdisciplinary academics from the University of Cincinnati in the Disabilities Without Borders project. Their research utilises a variety of visual and creative research methods, including art, drawing, participant poetry, rap, creative performance, joint sandboxing, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, third objects, film, and comic zines to collect and disseminate data. Jess and the Relationships and Sexuality Research Team co-created the ‘Creative Collaborative Data Analysis’ method as wanted an accessible method for everyone to be involved in the whole research process. Jess is passionate about fostering more inclusive, participatory forms of knowledge production in academia and beyond.
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