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Student Networks

The Midlands Graduate School supports students to come together in thematic networks. Details of existing networks are provided on this page.

If you are interested in developing a Student Network, contact us on esrcdtp@warwick.ac.uk

Sensitive Research Network

What is the Sensitive Research Network?
The Sensitive Research Network is a network of PhD students in the MGS who are researching complex and emotionally demanding topics across the social sciences. We aim to meet regularly to discuss the intersecting methodological and ethical issues we face, support each other, share information and knowledge, and create a welcoming space in a peer-led informal setting. Although we are not a support network we aim to support each other through peer-learning and sharing of information and experiences.
How will this benefit you?
  1. It will be a space for knowledge exchange across different disciplines and research interests
  2. Build confidence in researching within emotionally demanding topics through shared experiences and open dialogues with peers
  3. Opportunity to involve yourself in reflexive practice
Feel free to contact Adam (AHC496@student.bham.ac.uk) if you're interested in joining and to help shape the direction of the group!

Mental Health Research Network

Aims of the Network
  1. To increase communication and collaboration between students who are working with topics related to mental health but might be in different pathways and disciplines.
  2. To make the planning process easier for events, seminars, conferences, workshops etc. (Especially in the context of the Doctoral Event Grant which requires members from different universities to host an event.)
  3. To share and discuss our work with each other in order to gain initial feedback and analyse our work from a multi-disciplinary lens.
  4. To expand the conceptualization of mental health out of individualistic/reductionist notions towards more holistic ideas.
  5. To inform the members of the network about specific events, groups, and studies happening inside specific universities but which are usually not widely publicized out of their universities. (For instance, there was a small workshop about the philosophy of mental health hosted by the department of philosophy in the University of Nottingham.)
  6. To share niche opportunities related to mental health that might not be publicized in non-specialist channels and hence might not be visible to students working in non-Psychology disciplines and vice versa.

Register interest in the network here.

Parents & Carers Network

The MGS are aware that many of our students are parents, or having other caring responsibilities. We would like to facilitate a student led network for parents and carers.
Please complete this form if you are interested in being part of the network, and let us know if you could help lead the group: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/mgsdtp/news/studentnetworks/parentscarerseoiLink opens in a new window

Gender Student Network

Expressions of interest are invited for co-leads and participants in a student network focused on gender related research. Express your interest here: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/mgsdtp/news/studentnetworks/gendereoi/ 

Sustainability Student Network

Expressions of interest are invited for co-leads and participants in a student network focused on sustainability related research. Express your interest here: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/mgsdtp/news/studentnetworks/sustainabilityeoi