Doing Sensitive and Emotionally Demanding Participatory Research
Event details
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Tuesday 24 February 2026 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Description
The Participatory Research Network and Emotionally Demanding Research Network invites all staff and students at the University of Sheffield interested in emotionally demanding research and participatory research to our joint event
In the session we will hear from researchers about their experiences of doing participatory research on sensitive and emotionally demanding topics. The event will involve listening to informal talks, a Q&A discussion and opportunities to reflect in small groups on attendees’ own experiences of doing participatory, sensitive research. Issues we hope to consider together in the workshop are:
- What is it like for peer/community researchers to do emotionally demanding research?
- What is the role of academic researchers in supporting peer/community researchers where the research is emotionally demanding?
- Where are the gaps in institutional support and what resources would be helpful?
Tea/coffee and biscuits will also be provided.
Register by 16 February 2026.
Please contact Jennifer Kettle (j.e.kettle@sheffield.ac.uk) with any questions.
Location
53.381034951782, -1.4955685
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