Category: Blog
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Re-post: 7 Constraints in Qualitative User Research
During my PhD I took over co-chairing an informal qualitative discussion group which was set up by Marta Cecchinato called QUDDLE (pronounced Cuddle), which stands for QUalitative Data Discussion Led by Experience. We discuss many topics in these fortnightly meetings from methods to use, common pitfalls, advice on analysis and beyond. Together with some colleagues…
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Speaking to men who are preparing for fatherhood / trying to conceive
Continuing my PhD journey I have been recruiting and speaking to men about their fertility journey when trying to conceive. This has been the most exciting and emotional part of my PhD so far. I am sure there will be many more emotional parts! The aim of this study is to explore how to support…
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A new paper; “So you’re having a baby?”
So I have decided to focus my PhD on designing digital health interventions to support men when preparing for conception. A health related post will come in the future that will detail preconception care. (I hope) My first “quick” study was looking at what digital interventions already exists to support the population of couples who…
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The first 12 months of a PhD
So it’s apparently normal to be confused and feel like you’re not making any progress at the beginning of your PhD. You spend your time figuring out how you learn, setting up your relationships with other students, departments and very importantly, your supervisor. As much as you sign up for and understand that a PhD…
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Back from a hiatus & back to work
It has been a while since I have posted and shared, and for that I apologise. I have been busy working towards trying to make a measurable difference in the lives of others through my work with CAREducation Trust as well as progressing my academic career. Let me tell you what I’ve been up to since…
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India’s Daughter, the controversy
India’s Daughter, Lift the Ban or withhold content? The documentary, India’s Daughter, was watched by millions of people at 22.00GMT on 04/03/2015, then repeatedly on BBC iplayer and YouTube. The views opinions and controversies were rapidly shared by the world. I’m in tears due to both anger and heartbreak. We live in a world where the…
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Child Marriage in India
I recently wrote an article for the popular website Indians 4 Social Change on child marriages. It is hard to encapsulate the entire issue into one article. Here is my attempt: Child Marriage in India There are many considerations to discuss when we focus on child marriage. We can look at the impact to the…
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Melinda Gates ~ An Inspiration
“We are all empowered to save lives” ~ Melinda Gates Another portion of the CAREducation Trust’s WOW campaign looked at inspirational women. Here is a post on one of the most influential women of our time, Melinda Gates. Melinda Gates, a highly inspirational woman, a woman with position and power, a woman that uses this…
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Gender roles
An adaptation from the article written for CAREducation Trust’s WOW Campaign Are you Bossy or the Boss? Looking at gender roles, how we have tried to change them, how we have attempted to equalise them. Are we able to change society perceptions, judgements and norms? What are your first reactions after watching this advert?…
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Nirbhaya – The play
Nirbhaya- don’t forget A review of the high rated play Nirbhaya as seen through the eyes of two very different women. Primarily written for CAREducation Trusts WOW campaign. On the night of December 16 2012 a young woman and her male friend boarded a bus in urban Delhi heading for home. What followed changed the…