SCDTP and Network Update
Newsletter
13 June 2025
Dear SCDTP Students, PGRs, and Supervisors,
We’re glad to bring you this week’s edition of the SCDTP newsletter, packed with the latest news, events, and opportunities across the Partnership.
Whether you’re planning ahead for training, interested in networking with peers, or keeping an eye out for funding and development resources, this update has something for you.
Take a moment to catch up and see what’s on the horizon!
SCDTP Meditation: Discontinued
As part of our ongoing efforts to support student and cohort wellbeing, we were pleased to offer sponsored Instinctive Meditation sessions this year. However, despite these efforts, we’ve experienced consistently low and at times no turnout.
Regrettably, this means we will be cancelling the meditation sessions until further notice. We understand this may be disappointing to some, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
We remain committed to supporting your wellbeing and welcome any suggestions for alternative activities or resources you would find helpful.
SCDTP Decolonial Reading Group – Sessions Resume This Month
The SCDTP Decolonial Reading Group is back, offering a welcoming space for students, supervisors, and staff to reflect on decolonial perspectives and how they relate to research and broader understandings of the world.
This student-led initiative is taking a refreshed approach. Rather than discussing a set reading, participants are invited to bring along something that has sparked reflection on decoloniality, whether it be an article, chapter, or idea.
Next session:
Thursday 26 June 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Microsoft Teams link: (Link)
Facilitated by Patience, Sixtus, and Patricia, the group encourages shared leadership and open discussion. The group meets on the last Thursday of every month.
Latest SCDTP Blogs
11 June 2025 – "Exploring the Rich Heritage of Mijikenda: A Glimpse into the Giriama Story"
https://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/blog/exploring-the-rich-heritage-of-mijikenda
30 April 2025 – "A Big Step for a Quantitative Researcher"
https://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/blog/a-big-step-for-a-quantitative-researcher
Contribute to the SCDTP Blog
Interested in sharing your research or reflections? We welcome blog contributions from current students across the Partnership.
To submit, email scdtp@soton.ac.uk and refer to our blog guidelines: https://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/blog-guidelines
Speaking of Research – SCDTP Podcast Series
Our first official podcast series, Speaking of Research, launched on 13 May and we’re now halfway through Series One.
Episodes are released every Tuesday through 16 July 2025. So far, five episodes have aired:
🎙️ Sadie 13/05/2025
🎙️ Nishit 20/05/2025
🎙️ Katie 27/05/2025
🎙️ Kezia 03/06/2025
🎙️ Yifan 10/06/2025
Upcoming:
Charlotte – 17 June
Max – 24 June
Elspeth – 1 July
Isaac – 8 July
Toby – 15 July
Listen here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oYHf3WxSc9cDk7q0yNEmT
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/speaking-of-research/id1735678945
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/ed991a94-f61a-4558-86ae-2e4c84d356e2
Stay updated via our website: https://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/news
Or follow us on BlueSky and LinkedIn.
SCDTP Researcher Sadie Rockcliffe Featured on BBC News
Sadie Rockcliffe was featured in BBC local news and appeared on BBC South and ITV Meridian, leading an inclusive open water swimming session focused on improving access for people with sight loss.
Read the coverage:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxggzjqkz7ko
Learn more at: https://www.accessiblewaters.co.uk
Volunteers Needed: Final Year Conference Organising Committee
We’re looking for 6 student volunteers to help organise the Final Year Conference in December 2025.
As a committee member, you will:
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Choose the conference theme
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Design the programme
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Help select a keynote speaker
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Organise sessions and presenters
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Support artwork, social media, and session chairing
You’ll gain event management experience and connect with students and staff across the partnership.
To volunteer, email scdtp@soton.ac.uk by 1 September 2025
New Publication Spotlight: Sudip Sen
We’re pleased to share that Sudip Sen has published an academic article in Identities and a companion fiction piece in The Sociological Review. These works are introduced in his blog post titled “Belligerent Shyness in ‘Post-Racial’ Talk.”
Read the blog and access the publications:
https://www.identitiesjournal.com/blog-collection/belligerent-shyness-in-post-racial-talk
Student Publications
We now have over 50 publications listed on our Student Publications page!
Explore the work of your peers and let us know if you have a new publication to include.
Visit: https://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/current-students/student-publications
To submit your publication, contact: scdtp@soton.ac.uk
ESRC News
Reminder: ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowships
Nominee confirmation deadline: 22 July 2025
UKRI Policy Internship Scheme
Deadline: 4pm, 8 September 2025
Details and application: https://www.ukri.org/what-we-do/developing-people-and-skills/research-careers/ukri-policy-internships-scheme
Call for Applications: BSA Phil Strong Prize for Medical Sociology PhD Students
Open to BSA members pursuing doctoral research in medical sociology.
Prize: £1,200
Deadline: 12pm, Friday 1 August 2025
Details: https://www.britsoc.co.uk/groups/medical-sociology-groups/medical-sociology-medsoc-study-group/prizes/phil-strong-memorial-prize/
C-BEAR Summer Workshop: Experimental Methods in the Social Sciences
Date: 30 June – 4 July 2025
Location: University of Southampton
Cost: £300 (apply RTSG)
Apply: https://store.southampton.ac.uk/product-catalogue/school-of-economic-social-and-political-sciences/national-centre-for-research-methods/c-bear-summer-school-introduction-to-experimental-methods-in-social-sciences
Contact: p.spada@soton.ac.uk
Southampton Summer Statistics School 2025
Dates: 9–11 July 2025
Time: 9:00 – 16:30
Location: Tizard Building, Highfield Campus, University of Southampton
Cost: Free
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southampton-summer-statistics-school-2025-tickets-1325039812749
Apply for RTSG in advance for any related costs.
NCRM Research Methods Rendezvous
Dates: 10 September and 29 October 2025
Platform: Online
Application and details: https://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/RMR/index.php
This free event supports researchers in shaping early-stage ideas into new research projects through collaboration and presentations.
Thank You for Reading
Thank you for being an essential part of the SCDTP community. Your engagement and contributions make this network a place of shared learning, collaboration, and innovation.
We hope this newsletter has highlighted new opportunities and inspired your continued involvement.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk with any feedback, ideas, or questions.
Warm regards,
The SCDTP Team |