Specialist Training at the University of Leicester

ESRC-Funded Students Specialist Training at University of Leicester

ESRC-funded students with the Midlands Graduate School are welcome to join us for Specialist Training, free of charge.

The training currently on offer is unassessed, and delivered through individual sessions.

Available Sessions:

Making the familiar strange – observation and ethnographic practice

During this 3-hour session, we will discuss: the roots of ethnography; its strengths and weaknesses; writing ethnographic notes; issues such as positionality, power, ethics; examples of ethnographic research; and more recent developments. A number of practical activities will assist students to gain a good understanding of conducting ethnography and how to design an ethnographic project.

PGRs interested should contact Lisa Finch (lf107@le.ac.uk). Please note that availability of space will only be confirmed one week before the course.

Trainer: Dr Fawn Harrad-Hyde and Dr Joy Spiliopoulos

Date: Thursday 5 February 2026

Time: 09:00 to 12:00.

Delivery Method: In Person (limited spaces)