About the Event 

Modern research often demands technical and methodological expertise beyond that of a single researcher, making collaboration essential, yet early-career staff and research students in the social sciences may be unaware of the support systems available both within and beyond their host institutions. This talk will explore university-level services, including library resources, research computing, and training opportunities. We will also discuss opportunities for finding collaborators outside your department, such as interdisciplinary research groups, institutional networks, and professional associations, with examples from the UK and beyond.

Our Speaker 

Roxanne Guildford is a finishing PhD Candidate in Archaeology and a PhD Affiliate with the Centre for Data, Culture & Society. Her research interests include interdisciplinary methodologies, collaboration between SHAPE and STEM disciplines, and digital skills training for the humanities and social sciences.

When & Where   

The talk will take place online via Zoom on Wednesday 12 March, from 14:00 to 15:00 (UK time), followed by a 30-minute Q&A session with the speaker. Participants will have the opportunity to submit questions before the talk, to be answered in the Q&A session. If time allows, questions asked during the event will also be considered. The talk will be recorded and later made available on the SSI website and YouTube channel.

Who can attend 

We are happy to invite all researchers working within the social sciences accross the UK, especially early-career or willing to deepen their knowledge on software-related practices and collaboration.

Further Questions

Please contact Andrzej Romaniuk (andrzej.romaniuk@ed.ac.uk) for any questions related to this and upcoming workshops.