Methods Fair

Delegates join Methods@Manchester in May for a one-day conference to explore research methods across the humanities and social sciences.

2027 Methods Fair

The Methods Fair is an annual one-day event organised in collaboration with Methods North West. It brings together researchers and PGRs from across the region featuring a keynote, talks, posters, and hands-on workshops. 

This years Fair “Methods for a Better World: Social Responsibility, Innovation, and Impact” will take place on Wednesday 26th May 2027 on the University of Manchester Campus.

The Fair's keynote address will be delivered by Dr Sandra Ajaps, Senior Lecturer, Manchester Institute of Education (MIE), The School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED), Faculty of Humanities, University of Manchester.

Suggested reading:
Ajaps, S. (2026). Decolonising Environmental Education Pedagogy: A Participatory Action Research Approach. Education Sciences, 16(2), 199.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of workshops run by experts from across the Methods North West partnership, as well as engage with lightning talks, posters and a chance to visit the University's Data Visualisation Observatory.

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