Dear SCDTP Students, PGRs, and Supervisors,

We are pleased to bring you the latest biweekly SCDTP and Network Update. We hope you find the information useful and relevant. To explore each news item, please use the links provided.

Dear Students,

We are excited to continue our commitment to fostering community and wellbeing with our second meditation session of the academic year. Join us this Wednesday from 1-2pm for a moment of mindfulness and relaxation. Whether you’re at your desk with headphones or have the space to stand or lie down, we encourage you to participate.

This session is virtual, and you can join via the Zoom link below:

• port-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/84126644540 
• ID: 84126644540

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Prof. Tamsin Bradley.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Details of all training and events for semester 1 have been added and we are in the process of adding details for semester 2 as they are finalised.

Training is listed here: https://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/training-programme/training-calendar/

Events are listed here: https://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/cd-events/

You can also view a calendar that contains an overview of all training and events here: https://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/all-events/

Where possible, resources from previous events will be saved here: https://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/training-programme/scdtp-training/training-resources/

We hope that this will be helpful for you in planning your time and registering.

We are thrilled to announce the formation of the SCDTP Decolonial Reading Group, a new initiative open to students, supervisors, and staff from all our institutions.

This group is student-led and facilitated, with Patricia, Sixtus, and Patience stepping up as the initial facilitators. However, leadership and participation will be shared equally among all members.

Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where we can delve into and discuss various articles and book chapters. These readings will help us examine how decolonial theories influence our research and broader perspectives on decoloniality and the world.

Meeting Details:

• Frequency: Every 4 weeks on Thursdays
• Platform: Teams Link
• First Meeting: Thursday, 21st November 2024, 1pm - 2pm.

Proposed First Reading: Ndlovu-Gatsheni, S. J. (2019). Provisional notes on decolonizing research methodology and undoing its dirty history. Journal of Developing Societies, 35(4), 481-492.

Future readings will be decided collectively, so please come with your suggestions.

We look forward to some challenging and engaging discussions!

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is excited to announce the latest call for applications to its Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) scheme. This opportunity is designed for those in the immediate postdoctoral stage of their career, offering a chance to consolidate their PhD through developing publications, networks, and research and professional skills.

The PDF scheme is part of ESRC’s strategy to support early career researchers and is delivered through our national network of Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs). Fellows must be aligned with an accredited DTP subject area and will benefit from a high-quality research and training environment.

We have yet to open the call for application on our website, below are the important dates for this year application:

• Application Open: 5 November 2025
• Full Proposal Deadline: 25 March 2025, 16:00 GMT
• Fellowship Start Date: 1 October 2025

For more details on how to apply and to access the latest forms and guidelines, please visit our website.

Thank you for reading this edition of the SCDTP and Network Update. We hope you found the updates and information valuable and that they help you stay connected with our dynamic community.

We always appreciate your feedback and encourage you to stay involved with the upcoming opportunities. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk.

Thank you for your continued engagement.

Best regards,

 The SCDTP Team.

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