The Emergent Researcher Research Interest Group (ER RIG) is a collaborative networking group designed specifically for emerging researchers interested in advancing the study of educational management, administration and leadership. The ER RIG aims to cultivate a supportive and engaging environment where scholars and practitioners can connect, share knowledge, and contribute to the development of contemporary research.
The group welcomes all masters students, PhD students, early career researchers and practitioners to join the co-convenors, who are passionate about creating a space for emergent researchers and practitioners to come together, share ideas, and learn from one another. The co-convenors work actively to organise events, workshops, and updates, offering valuable opportunities for scholarly development.
Becoming a member of the Emergent Researcher RIG is about being part of a collaborative and progressive community. The co-convenors look forward to welcoming you and supporting you as you develop as a researcher.
Common themes discussed in the RIG include shared experiences of emergent researchers and pracademics, navigating the early career researcher journey, approaches to research and much more.
Judy Chandler
Programme Leader for the Master’s in Education and Master’s in Childhood and Youth, The Open University
Email: judy.chandler@open.ac.uk
Niamh Hickey
Assistant Professor in Education with Mentoring and Co-Course Director of the Postgraduate Diploma in School Leadership, University of Limerick
Email: Niamh.Hickey@ul.ie
Niamh Lafferty
Associate Professor in Educational Leadership and Course Director of the MEd in School Leadership, University of Limerick
Email: Niamh.Lafferty@ul.ie
To view the full content of this group you must join the RIG by clicking the button below or ticking the relevant RIG groups on your My Details page.
If you would like to speak with any of our co-convenors, please do so by contacting them on the above emails.
We are always welcome to new members. If you are a Master’s student, a PhD student, an early career researcher, or practitioner interested in networking, attending workshops and talks, and engaging in interesting discussions with peers, join us, we would love to hear from you!
