Thoughts and Ideas
This section is a space for me to consider issues within society and contemporary culture.
Here, I’ll introduce and further develop ideas I like to work with, explain and expand on issues that stem from previous projects, as well as consider immersive research and developing practices.
Study a PhD with Dr. Christopher R. Matthews
I specialise in conducting and supervising immersive research, but I’m keen to discuss various projects and research methods with prospective students as well.
Two fully funded PhD projects
Two fully funded community-focused research projects with the University of Nottingham’s, and Nottingham Trent University’s Co(l)laboratory. They focus on sport as a tool for reducing violence and sport in relation to dementia care.
Join my team: Fully-funded PhD
Join my team! You could be working alongside me and two other PhD students studying interesting issues connected to health, wellbeing and sport.
What makes a good supervisor?
Getting a PhD is a necessary but insufficient part of becoming a good supervisor. The skills required to become an academic do not match the skills needed to lead others on their journey through developing as a researcher. These two statements are not explored enough within university settings.
In this video I outline some of the key ideas that I have used to develop as a supervisor. This has taken time, effort and personal reflection. But without this process I would not be able to provide the level of support, encouragement and direction that I think a supervisor owes to their students.
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