The Art of Transdisciplinary Research Communications: Sustainable Futures in Writing
Despite inclusion of social science and arts practitioners and scholars in international funding schemes, teams face challenges in writing academic papers that merge input from all disciplines involved. This workshop will enable early-career researchers in the arts & humanities and social sciences from five African countries to develop increased confidence in writing and submitting work, move into lead authorship positions within their own international cross-sector teams, and form new collaborative partnerships through which to access funding for interdisciplinary research. We will provide participants with the opportunity to engage with more expansive and experimental forms of critical writing, which are increasingly embraced by international journals (particularly those with an interdisciplinary focus). This will aid the dissemination of key research findings and methodologies, and lead to an increased impact profile for the vital role of the social sciences and humanities in sustainability research in low and middle income countries.
PI and Co-Is - International Collaborators
PI:
Dr Zoe Strachan, School of Critical Studies, University of Glasgow
Co-Is:
Dr Mia Perry, School of Education, University of Glasgow
Professor George Olusola Ajibade
Project Manager:
Vanessa Duclos, School of Education, University of Glasgow
Other Participants:
Dr Deepa Pullanikkatil Co-director, SFA Network, CANGO, Eswatini Panellist, advisor.
Professor Jo Sharp Professor of Geography University of St Andrews Mentor, panellist
Professor Jude Robinson Professor of Health & Wellbeing, University of Glasgow Mentor, panellist
David Gerow ECR, playwright University of Glasgow Tutor/proofreader
Dr Alex Okot Senior Lecturer Makerere University, Uganda, Senior Researcher – SFA Uganda hub Director, mentor
Dr Boyson H.Z. Moyo Senior Lecturer Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Sciences Senior Researcher – SFA Malawi hub Director, mentor
Professor Sunday Adesola Ajayi Professor First-Tech University, Ibadan, Nigeria, Senior Researcher – SFA Nigeria hub Director, mentor
Professor Oitshepile MmaB Modise Professor University of Botswana, Botswana Senior Researcher – SFA Botswana hub Director, mentor
Dr Sizwe Mabaso Lecturer University of Eswatini Senior Researcher – SFA Eswatini hub Director, mentor
Dr Sherran Clarence Journal Editor and Writing Workshop Facilitator, Rhodes University, South Africa Journal Editor, panellist
Dr Diane R. Collier Journal Editor & Associate Professor, Brock University, Canada, Journal Editor, panellist
Start and End date
April 2021 – May 2022
Funder and Funding amount
British Academy GCRF
£20,000