Delighted to launch Arts Council-funded creative writing workshops for late-diagnosed neurodivergent adults. Online and in person, with pay-what-you-can places and bursaries available. No experience needed. More info: helenkara.com/2026/06/02/r... #CreativeWriting #Neurodivergent #ArtsCouncil

We’re so excited to welcome The Work Inclusion Project as a sponsor for #ICRMC26 TWIP supports disabled academics, professionals & entrepreneurs, and works with organisations to create more accessible, inclusive workplaces grounded in lived experience. Really grateful to have them with us! #ICRMC

A lovely rediscovery - I’d completely forgotten I contributed to Making Qualitative Research Happen! It remains such a practical, accessible guide for qualitative researchers. I’ve written a short reflection on why it still feels relevant: helenkara.com/2026/05/26/m... #QualitativeResearch

We're really happy to have Educational Researchology sponsoring #ICRMC26 this year. Their focus on supportive, thoughtful research and development fits perfectly with what the conference is about. #ICRMC #CRMethods

There’s a new video on my channel: Working on a New Edition Revising a book is never just small updates, it’s figuring out what still works, what needs changing, and what doesn’t belong anymore. I share some of that process here: youtu.be/WB1MmYGK88I #CRMethods #AcademicWriting

We’re delighted to welcome @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social as a sponsor for #ICRMC this year! Their focus on innovative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research makes them a great fit for the conference. #ICRMC26 #CRMethods

Universities wouldn’t ask a plumber or electrician to work for free because “budgets are tight”. So why are independent researchers and scholars still expected to donate skilled labour? Expertise has value. Find out more here: helenkara.com/2026/05/12/s... #AcademicLabour #IndependentResearch

Just over 1 week left! We’ve already received some excellent proposals for Creative Quantitative Research Methods (co-edited with Dr Derek Ong). For more info: helenkara.com/writing/crea... Deadline: 15th May 2026 #AcademicSky #QuantMethods

Giving a keynote can be nerve-wracking, but it can also be great fun! I’ve shared some practical tips on preparing, engaging your audience, and finding your confidence. Watch here: youtu.be/usCXZQiksiA #AcademicLife #ResearchMethods #PublicSpeaking #Conferences #PhDLife #Keynote

We’re delighted to welcome back @the-sra.org.uk as a sponsor for ICRMC this year! The SRA champion ethical, high-quality research across the sector. We’re so pleased to have them back with us. #ICRMC2026 #SocialResearch #ResearchCommunity

Ever feel like a thesis has to be a 300-page wall of text? It doesn’t. My latest post highlights 4 researchers breaking the mold. Creative methods don’t just change the work - they change how we share it. Read more: helenkara.com/2026/04/30/g... #PhDLife #CreativeResearch #AcademicWriting

Welcome back, Quirkos! We love partnering with a team that makes research tools so intuitive and visual. Thanks for helping make #ICRMC2026 possible for another year. Reserve your ticket here: www.creativeresearchmethods.com #ICRMC #ResearchTools #QualData

Call for chapters: Creative Quantitative Research Methods (co-edited with Dr Derek Ong) There is now just over 2 weeks until the deadline. Deadline: 15 May 2026 More info here: helenkara.com/writing/crea... #AcademicSky #QuantMethods #CreativeResearch #ECRChat

ICYMI: I’ve recently shared two pieces on writing and publishing: 📘 Editing Academic Books - The Process 🎥 youtu.be/gg-H49OKFz0?... 🐟 Writing is Like a Fish in a River 📖 helenkara.com/2025/10/06/w... I hope you find them useful. #AcademicWriting #ResearchMethods

ICRMC 2026 is already off to a record-breaking start! Over 25% of tickets have been sold already - more than at this stage in any previous year. Join us Monday 7th–Tuesday 8th September at thestudio, Manchester, and online. Book your place here: creativeresearchmethods.com #ICRMC26

New video: Fiction and Research 🎥 Can fiction help researchers tell deeper truths? I explore how fiction can help us honour multiple perspectives, represent complexity, and protect participant anonymity. Watch here: youtu.be/ipij5Z9FTr4 #ResearchMethods #CreativeMethods

ICYMI, I’ve written recently about two quite different (but connected) aspects of research culture: Wealth and labour acknowledgement in the UK 🔗 researchwhisperer.org/2026/03/24/d... And the often-overlooked realities of rejecting submissions 🔗 helenkara.com/2026/04/01/r... #CRMethods #blog

What happens after a conference ends? Our latest blog explores the longer-term impact of #ICRMC - from creative collaborations to new research communities and inspiring projects in the field. Got your own ICRMC story? We’d love to hear it. helenkara.com/2026/04/14/t...

Excited to share the book launch video for Using Documents in Research (edited with @draimeegrant.bsky.social)! Talks explore charity reports, medical records, arts-based methods & more. Watch the full video here: youtu.be/1chOJp7DeGY #ResearchMethods #AcademicResearch #BookLaunch

Rejection is tough - for the creator and the reviewer. In my latest blog I reflect on how to handle it with care, compassion, and kindness. Read more: helenkara.com/2026/04/01/r... #Creativity #Kindness #WritingCommunity

Call for chapters: Creative Quantitative Research Methods (co-edited with Dr Derek Ong) Exploring creative, inclusive & imaginative approaches to working with numbers across disciplines. Deadline: 15 May 2026 500-word proposals 🔗 helenkara.com/writing/crea... #QuantMethods #CreativeResearch

In case you missed it 👀 Tickets for this year’s International Creative Research Methods Conference are now on sale! 🗓️ Mon 7th – Tues 8th Sept 📍 Manchester, UK + online Secure your place today: www.creativeresearchmethods.com #ICRMC26 #ICRMC #CRMethods #CreativeResearchMethods

Do we need a “wealth and labour acknowledgement” in the UK? Originally published on the @lseimpactblog.bsky.social (Jan 2026), this piece explores how histories of colonial wealth and labour shape our institutions today. Republished as it’s an important issue. researchwhisperer.org/2026/03/24/d...

✨ #ICRMC 2026 bursaries now open thanks to support from @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social & Educational Researchology We recognise conferences can be costly and want to widen access for researchers, practitioners, and creatives from diverse backgrounds Apply here: forms.gle/kiaEjgUEhVqp... #CRMethods

New video: Generative AI & Research Ethics AI is powerful, but it also raises serious ethical challenges. I explore these issues and why researchers need to think carefully about the tools they use. Watch it here: youtu.be/Oj1Hl7_W18g #AI #GenerativeAI #ResearchEthics #AIrisks

🎉 Tickets for the International Creative Research Methods Conference 2026 are now on sale. Join us 7th–8th September in Manchester and online for two days of creative, inspiring approaches to research. 🎟️ Get your ticket: creativeresearchmethods.com/ #ICRMC #CreativeResearchMethods

I’m co-editor of a new book! 🎉 Using Documents in Research: When, Where, Why and How is out now, and we’re celebrating with two free online launches on 19 March (10am & 5pm GMT). Details, contributors & registration info here: helenkara.com/2026/03/04/u... @draimeegrant.bsky.social #BookLaunch

Tickets for #ICRMC 2026 are launching soon 👀 📍 Manchester, UK and online ✨ Prices have been held for 2026 We can’t wait to welcome our creative research community back this September. More details very soon! www.creativeresearchmethods.com #ICRMC26 #CRMethods #ResearchCommunity

✨ Bursaries coming soon for #ICRMC2026 ✨ With the help of some of our incredible sponsors, @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social and Educational Researchology, we’ll be offering bursaries to widen access to this year’s conference. Full details soon - keep an eye on our feed 👀 #CRMethods #ICRMC

👀ICYMI: "The underlying rationale, as anthropologist Chip Colwell says, looks in two directions: to gain or maintain awareness of a troubled past, and to lay the groundwork for building an equitable future." ✍️ @drhelenkara.bsky.social #AcademicSky

I’m planning a new book on Creative Quantitative Research Methods with Dr Derek Ong and I’m so excited. It feels like my scholarly life has come full circle. Our call for chapter proposals is now live. Find out more here: helenkara.com/2026/02/10/c... #CallForChapters #AcademicSky #CreativeQuant

This blog from the editors of the Journal of Gender-Based Violence issues a call for urgent feminist action to recognize digital violence as a critical and rapidly expanding component of the continuum of violence against women harmandcrime.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/category/new... #GBV #EndVAWG #EndVAW

I wrote this piece for @lseimpactblog.bsky.social and I would love to know what you think.

Great thread and key point re LLMs

ICRMC programme scheduling is done, which means acceptance emails to presenters will start going out today! We had such a brilliant range of proposals across loads of topics - choosing was genuinely tough. Ticket info and more details coming soon… watch this space. #ICRMC #ICRMC26

I get lots of requests for “quick chats” from people I’ve never met - often asking for feedback or unpaid time. I can’t say yes to most. If you reach out to someone new, show respect and care for their time. Read more: helenkara.com/2025/12/11/y... #CRMethods #CreativeResearch #ICRMC #JCRM

Invaluable writing advice from @jovanevery.bsky.social in text and audio formats. If you've made a New Year's resolution about writing, go here! jovanevery.co.uk/writing-prac...

Looks useful (for people younger than me, ahem) @draimeegrant.bsky.social this may be of interest if you don't know about it already

Just published - our edited collection on innovation in critical policy analysis.

📣 @nihrarcs.bsky.social #PPI webinar: Evaluating #PublicInvolvement with children & young people 🌟17/2/26 Presenters incl me, @helenabnett.bsky.social & @hertsypag.bsky.social + hosted by @skourkos.bsky.social & @elspethma.bsky.social Info & booking: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/involving-...

Whatever my uni declares, I am not going to engage with AI. I am not going to use AI or teach students to use it. I am going to continue to explain to students why it is harmful. Absolutely absurd to allow this anti-intellectual, environmentally devastating technology into the university at all.

Tired of standard ethics training? Our Radical Research Ethics course shows you how to conduct #research that is truly ethical, with opportunities to discuss your own ethical dilemmas. Join @drhelenkara.bsky.social on 3-4 February 2026. Sign up: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

Learn how to use documents as data on our upcoming online course. The course, led by @drhelenkara.bsky.social, takes place on 21-22 January 2026. Find out more and register: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14343

I get lots of requests for “quick chats” from people I’ve never met - often asking for feedback or unpaid time. I can’t say yes to most. If you reach out to someone new, show respect and care for their time. Read more: helenkara.com/2025/12/11/y... #CRMethods #CreativeResearch #ICRMC #JCRM

Another blog post - from one of my #AcWriMo workshops. All about using Zines to help with your academic writing stephaniezihms.blog/2025/12/02/c... @thesiswhisperer.bsky.social @roseychang.bsky.social @drhelenkara.bsky.social

Should research participants be paid? 🤔 I explore why fair compensation matters and how it can be done ethically - cash, vouchers, in-kind rewards, or time swaps. Watch here: youtu.be/UoKt_-c8EjQ #ResearchEthics #FairCompensation

Just a quick reminder! Only 5 days left to get your proposal in for #ICRMC 2026! If you’re working with creative or unconventional research methods, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more here: creativeresearchmethods.com #ICRMC2026 #CreativeMethods #CRMethods

New for #ICRMC26: One Slide Five Minutes 🎤 Presenters get 1 slide, 5 minutes to present, and 5 minutes for questions, followed by a networking session. A fast, interactive way to share research, spark discussion, and connect. Learn more: creativeresearchmethods.com #CRMethods

Spotlighting great journals & journal-focused works from @crmethodsjnl.bsky.social, @brisunipress.bsky.social, @sumingkhoo.bsky.social, @sophierwoodward.bsky.social, @drhelenkara.bsky.social, @openpress.bsky.social & @universityofwisconsinpress in the #TeamUP Gallery: https://bit.ly/4qwyDOI#TeamUP

Hands-on or digital — how do you analyse your data? 📝💻 Check out my two short videos: Manual Data Analysis 🎥 youtu.be/dto46nZs1_8 Digital Data Analysis 🎥 youtu.be/yIp3nr3fKxU #DataAnalysis #ResearchMethods #QualitativeResearch #CreativeResearch