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.
What questions should I ask in my interviews?
Considering interviews as a one-off research event is too restrictive and doesn’t allow us to get the most out of the method. Thinking of interviews as part of a coherent strategy that unfolds over time is one way we can move past this.
Answering questions in your Viva
Answering questions about your work can be hard, especially when you feel under pressure. In this video, I talk through a basic framework that can help you quickly grasp how to handle being in the hot seat.
Study skills with Dr. David Hindley: First year undergraduate success
Here’s the latest study skills chat with my colleague Dr. David Hindley. David is a Principal Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University with over two decades of experience teaching in HE. He’s supported students in various ways for this time and specialises in developing innovative teaching strategies.
Study skills with Dr. Alex Channon: The Importance of books, essay writing and engagement
This is the first study skills chat with my good friend Dr. Alex Channon from the University of Brighton. We talk about the importance of reading books (not simply papers), key elements of essay writing and the correlation between student success and engagement/attendance.
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