I’ve had so many of these conversations with friends and colleagues recently: “How are things with you?” “Ah good, you know, busy”. Sometimes I’m the person asking the question; sometimes I’m the one answering. It can start to feel like we are all buzzing around endlessly chasing our tails. Continue reading “Bursting the busy bubble and the art of listening”
One of my favourite TED talks is Brené Brown sharing her research about vulnerability. At the outset she recounts how she first doubted, then embraced, being called a storyteller. Such initial trepidation is perhaps unsurprising from a distinguished academic. After all storytelling isn’t immediately associated with academic rigour.
I enjoy bringing imagination, creativity and fresh ideas to the way that we carry out and disseminate social research. My passion lies in exploring human attitudes, perceptions, feelings and values. These are not easily quantified and lend themselves to a deep inquiry that illustrates the messy complexity of human existence. A creative starting point embraces curiosity, takes us into the realm of metaphor, and provides new avenues for expression while bringing in new and often unheard voices.
Continue reading “Stirring the imagination and fostering empathy”
Alice Sachrajda 