SGSSS and Scottish Government are launching a new Knowledge Exchange event. Share your PhD research with policy makers targeting Violence Against Women and Girls.
To help inform research priorities and policy development, the Scottish Government and SGSSS are leading an event around Equally Safe, Scotland’s strategy to prevent and eradicate Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), with a particular focus on the justice sector.
The event will take place on Wednesday 15th November at the Scottish Government’s Victoria Quay office in Leith. It will offer insight into how officials currently utilise and apply research as part of policy development, as well as highlighting areas of interest relating to VAWG where further evidence may be helpful.
Why get involved?
- This is an excellent forum for PhD researchers to showcase your research and discuss its relevance and/or implications with policy officials;
- SGSSS will provide feedback on your presentation abstract and support as you prepare your presentation.
How do I get involved?
We are currently seeking abstracts from PhD researchers for a 10-15 minute presentation on your emerging work in this area. The successful candidates will deliver their presentations to an audience of academics and policy-makers.
We particularly welcome abstracts on the following topics:
- Cyber-enabled and online abuse;
- Intersectionality;
- And broader engagement with minority ethnic group and younger persons.
To apply to present, please send a proposed presentation title and a short abstract (max 300 words) to Anna-Marie on team@sgsss.ac.uk by Wednesday 20th September.
Who are you looking for?
Any social science doctoral researcher across Scotland can apply to present, provided that your PhD research meets the themes addressed in the conference. Ideally the PhD presenters will be in the latter stages of their PhD, but it may be a chance for those earlier in your research journey to present on planned research and any early findings.
Further Questions? Contact Anna-Marie on team@sgsss.ac.uk
