The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
Overview: Join a research team of Manchester Met and University of Hong Kong (City-U) students on a pioneering project exploring photovoice, a powerful qualitative visual research methodology. This role offers a unique chance to delve into creative research methods in an international setting, enhancing your academic understanding and professional skills.
Photovoice is a qualitative visual research methodology that puts cameras into the participants’ hands to help them to document, reflect upon, and communicate issues of concern, while stimulating social change (Burig et al, 2018). It is commonly used by practitioners in the fields of community development, international development, criminal justice, public health, and education.
Key Responsibilities:
Phase 1: Launch briefing/Training - Take part in an online 2-hour training session on photovoice led by Prof Ho Wing Chung from City-U, Benedicte Brahic and Gavin Bailey (Manchester Met) (Tuesday 11th March, 9-11am, online).
Phase 2: Practice/ data collection - Take/gather pictures on 'Perceiving the Living Community in Manchester/Hong Kong: The Covid-19 legacy from the Local University Students’ Perspective' (2 hours, flexible).
Phase 3: Analysis - Analyse your photovoice data supported by Manchester Met tutors (2 hours, date to be agreed by Manchester Met student/staff project team).
Phase 4: Dissemination - Prepare a short group pre-recorded presentation + short report to be uploaded on platforms accessible to student/staff project team; Manchester Met tutor support will be available (2 + 2 hours, flexible)
Phase 5: Evaluation - Comment and feedback on project presentations via shared platform (2 hours, online or on campus).
Benefits:
- Opportunity to gain training and experience in a globally recognized research method.
- Enhance your graduate profile and gain invaluable international professional experience.
- Contribute to meaningful social change through innovative research.
Dates: 11 March to 11 April 2025
Hours of Work: 12 hours across the duration of the project.