This annual collaborative conference was delivered by the Career Development Institute, AGCAS, University of Derby and NICEC on Thursday 24 February 2022.
To support you further with ideas for your research we are sharing some useful documents and speaker presentations below.
A chapter on 'Becoming a practitioner researcher‘ from CPD for the Career Development Professional by Professor Siobhan Neary and Claire Johnson.
Thank you to Trotman for permission to share these chapters with you. If you are interested in the full books please visit the Trotman website.
Resources available to support your research from AGCAS, CDI, iCeGS and NICEC: download pdf here.
We are grateful to our speakers for kindly sharing their presentations and videos (only content approved for sharing is listed below).
Welcome and Keynote
David Morgan (CDI)
Professor Siobhan Neary (iCeGS)
Dr Julia Yates (City, University of London)
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National Panel: Research and Processes
Chaired by Dr Fiona Christie, AGCAS and Manchester Metropolitan University
Co-creating a model for practitioner user - Sarah Snape, Apecs-accredited executive coach, facilitator and speaker
The 'R Value' of Research in Quality Guidance Provision - Lydia Lauder, Quality Manager Careers and Employability Services, Open University
A practitioner perspective on the research process and use of digital technology - Leigh Fowkes,Careers & Employability Consultant, The Open University
Watch video | Full panel PDF presentation
International Panel: Research and Processes
Chaired by Professor Siobhan Neary (iCeGS)
Internationalisation and Role of Career Counsellors: Linking Theory, Research, and Practice - Dr Gulnaz Zahid, Assistant Prof & HoD of Behavioural Sciences,National University of Sciences & Technology, Islamabad
Utlising research findings to impact communities - Dr Mercy Maina, Chair, Standards and Ethics Committee, Career Guidance Institute
There’s no such thing as a part-time PhD - Dr Michael Healy, Head of Careers and Employability, Career Ahead
Ensuring Inclusivity
Gill Frigerio, Associate Professor, Career Studies and Coaching, University of Warwick
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Epistemology for dummies: an introduction to the theory of research
Professor Liz Atkins, Professor of Vocational Education and Social Justice, University of Derby
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Data Collection for the Practitioner Researcher
Tom Staunton, Lecturer in Career Development with iCeGS, the University of Derby
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Disseminating your research outcomes
Nicki Moore, Senior Lecturer in Career Development, iCeGS
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Decolonising Methodology and Engaging with Minority Voices
Vaidehi Ranavaya, Careers Guidance Professional
Researcher Ethics in the CIAG sector
Dr Emma Bolger, lecturer and the programme leader of the MSc in Career Guidance and Development, University of the West of Scotland
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Research in small connected communities
Dr Rosie Alexander, Lecturer in Career Guidance and Development
Keynote & Voting
Elaine Boyes, Executive Director, AGCAS
Gill Frigerio, Associate Professor, Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Warwick
Dr Jon Rainford, Independent Widening Participation Consultant
Nicki Moore, Senior lecturer and researcher in career development at iCeGS, The University of Derby