Working Collaboratively with Marginalised Communities: Research Ethics and Methods

Organised by Dr Azmeary Ferdoush (Geography, Migration, Borders and Mobility group), Dr Robyn Smith (SSEHS) and Dr Alena Pfoser (Communication and Media, LUSARG). 

Keynote speaker:
Professor Maggie O'Neill, University College Cork 

Research Methods Showcase speakers:
Alma Solarte-Toban, Loughborough University - School of Design and Creative Arts 
Dr Oliver Hooper, Loughborough University - School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences 
Dr Janine Coates, Loughborough University - School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences 
Professor Peter Kraftl, University of Birmingham - Geography & Environment 
Udita Bose, Brunel University of London - Geography 

Amid the current global poly-crises context, marginalised populations are disproportionately impacted. These groups experience intersecting challenges related to age, socio-economic status, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, disability, and race. In alignment with Loughborough University’s 2030 Strategy, researchers have a growing responsibility to partner with these groups, embedding EDI within their research practices to tackle social inequities and foster vibrant and inclusive communities.  

Despite growing recognition of the need for equitable and ethical research, marginalised communities have historically, and continue to experience, harm and limited mutual benefit from research (Tuhiwai Smith, 2021). Researchers often navigate complex ethical challenges, including power hierarchies, informed consent, and trust and reciprocity, in isolation. Many are themselves from marginalised backgrounds and experience increased risk of secondary trauma, compromising wellbeing and research integrity. 

This one-day event aims to create a conversation how to do ethical and collaborative research with marginalised populations. It seeks to foster a space for reflection, dialogue and peer support, bringing together academics of different career stages and disciplines and community partners and members. 

Programme - 

Please note - Only the keynote speaker & Roundtable are in hybrid format, the remainder of the event will be in-person only.
Please use the required booking button at the bottom of the page to choose either in-person or online keynote & roundtable only attendance.
(Please note that in-person spaces are limited and booking is required, so we can manage numbers for catering and also the space in the seminar room)

By booking a place at this event, attendees agree to behave in a respectful manner such that everyone feels comfortable contributing as they wish. The IAS reserves the right to eject anyone who does not abide by this policy.

If you are not able to attend the keynote live online, please do still register for the Zoom, as we will email everyone who registered to let them know once the recordings are made available.