Researching the Uncertain: Memory and Disappearance in Mexico
My project was framed by failure: it was impossible to conceptually and literally to understand the central issue of my project. Yet I tried to work within uncertainty.
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International Women’s Day Interviews
To celebrate International Women’s Day we asked some of our former interviewees what we can do to forge a gender equal discipline.
Failing Better Together? A Stylised Conversation about Fieldwork
There is much more to critical research than publish or perish, success and failure. Supervision, collegiality, and care are crucial. ‘Failure’ must be worked through.
The Evolution of International Relations in France
French approaches to IR which sit between a sociology of IR and international political sociology might prepare scholars to increase their international impact.
Review – Seeing Politics
Using narrative feature film as a method of co-production, Harman brings feminist and decolonial works into conversation with the visual and aesthetic turns in IR.
Interview – Sophie Harman
Sophie Harman spoke to us about her BAFTA nominated film Pili, film as a research method, issues in global health governance and agency in feminist decolonial research.
International Women’s Day Interviews
To celebrate International Women’s Day we asked former interviewees whether they think the discipline of IR has made important strides to equally incorporate women.
10th Anniversary Post – Why Faculty Use Blogs
The fast publishing of the blogosphere is a wonderful venue for self-expression when you have something to say, so – make use of it!
Field Research, Research Design, and Scientific Method (A Personal Account)
“Science” is a many splendored and varied thing. It even includes qualitative research.
Institutions Matter, Or, What I Learned Sleeping with Lions in Kenya
Several lessons can be learned from fieldwork. Experience in Kenya speaks to the variety found in the everyday functioning of societies, institutions and cultures.
Online Resources – Research Methods
Online guide to research design and methods – including material on sources, ethics, research design, qualitative / quantitative and research presentation.
