Date: 13/10/2026
Mass Observation and Methods: Capturing Everyday Life in Britain
At a glance
When: Monday 8 March 2027, 11.00 to 14.30
Where: Mass Observation Archive at The Keep, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9BP
Who it is for: All SCDTP students. 15 places available.
Focus: Career; Methods; Specialist; General; Interdisciplinary
Overview
A half-day workshop introducing you to Mass Observation’s research methods and its use for qualitative longitudinal secondary data.
Founded in 1937 Mass Observation continues to generate narrative and visual material from its national panel of volunteers on personal, political and social topics, capturing their experiences, thoughts and feelings. It also generates national diary data through annual events.
In this session we will get hands-on with diaries, survey responses and artistic material. It will help you think about the benefits and challenges of the research methods, who uses the data and the ethics to consider. It will include a behind-the-scenes tour of The Keep, a state-of-the-art archive centre. The Keep is an accessible building. Please bring your own lunch and refreshments.
Training focus
Interdisciplinary
Facilitator
Kirsty Pattrick
Research Manager, Mass Observation Archive
Ellie Turner-Kilburn
Digital Development and Communications Officer, Mass Observation Archive
Raphael Schlembach
Principal Lecturer in Criminology and Deputy Director, University of Brighton
Who this is for
All SCDTP students are welcome to join.
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SCDTP Training
Training organised and funded by the SCDTP, for SCDTP students.
