Professor Lesley Dibley is leading the 3rd Phenomenology Summer school aimed at doctoral students followed by a one-day phenomenology conference.
Professor Lesley Dibley, hosted by the Institute for Lifecourse Development, is leading the 3rd Phenomenology Summer school aimed at doctoral students, 16-19 June 2025, followed by a one-day phenomenology conference for completed studies on 20th June 2025. Abstract submission / call for papers is now OPEN for both events.
‘Thinking About Thinking: The Theory and Practice of Hermeneutic Phenomenology’ Summer School, University of Greenwich, London 16th – 19th June 2025.
Calling all those who aspire to work in, or are curious about hermeneutic phenomenology. This year’s summer school at the University of Greenwich will focus on how to apply the principles of hermeneutic phenomenology philosophy and methodology to your qualitative research. The event is aimed at future and current doctoral students who are grappling with the relationship between philosophy and methodology in the design and delivery of their study. This interactive, in-person, bespoke event is an excellent opportunity to hear from renowned phenomenologists in your field: Prof Susan Crowther (NZ), Dr Mel Duffy (IRE), Prof Lesley Dibley (UK).
Student abstracts do not need to be completed projects – though they can be. We welcome abstracts about initial project ideas, projects in development and projects where you are struggling to apply phenomenology. The abstract must set a clear research question and a proposed methodological approach. It can then, rather than offer results and findings, instead set philosophical, methodological, or practical questions about how the work will develop which will be addressed by the delegates and facilitators.
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‘The primacy of lived experiences in education, health, and social care research: a phenomenology conference’, University of Greenwich, London, 20th June 2025
Calling all those working with phenomenological methods in education, health and social care research. This hybrid conference offers a unique, vibrant, friendly platform for the dissemination of findings from phenomenological research, and provides opportunity to evidence the value of the lived experience in designing, delivering and understanding education, health, and social care services.
Abstracts are invited from those who have completed their doctoral studies and have followed descriptive, interpretive (hermeneutic) or IPA principles in the design and delivery of work that is relevant to education, health, and social care. Keynote speakers: Prof Susan Crowther (NZ): ‘What do we mean by ‘lived experience’?’, and Dr Mel Duffy (IRE): ‘LGBTQ+ homecare in Ireland’.