Participatory research methods in the digital age

The EcoJust and Digital Transformations platforms invite to the workshop reviewing tools, approaches, and ethical considerations regarding participatory research methods in the digital age.

Research methods such as participatory observation and participatory design often assume that the phenomenon being studied exists in a defined time and place. But digital tools have challenged the boundaries of the time and the context in which "participation" takes place. Today, people's work places and life worlds can be distributed across different locations and tools and occur both synchronously and asynchronously. These digital transformations require a revision of our research tools and approaches and a review of fundamental assumptions and ethical considerations.

The aim of this workshop is to share experiences among researchers from different disciplines at Södertörn University.

Schedule October 9:
12.00 Lunch and introductions
13.00 Keynote: Dr. Angelika Strohmayer, Northumbria University
14.30 Coffee
15.00 Workshop session
17.00 Post-workshop activities

To participate, send an email to Karin Hansson karin.hansson@sh.se and Sofia Lundmark sofia.lundmark@sh.se with the following information:
1. How do you work with participatory methods? (briefly)
2. Would you like to present something on the topic? It could for example be a challenge in your work that relates to the theme, and/or some method that could be useful. Describe this in max 300 words.
3. We serve a lunch sandwich and an afternoon snack. Is there something you don't eat?

Deadline: September 15

This workshop is the first one in a series of workshops on participatory methods and part of the profile areas EcoJust and Digital Transformations.