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Continue reading →: How research methodologies are like cutleryImage: https://emilypost.com/advice/table-setting-guides It feels like it’s been a bit quiet on the research front lately, as I’ve been back in my PPI role and had less time for research activities. However, things are still pootling along in the background and I was finally able to meet with three more Patient…
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Continue reading →: SteepingImage: How do you like your tea? (Do you like tea at all?) I am a fan of tea but sadly not coffee because coffee tastes very bitter to me – even if they add sugary syrupy things, or lots of milk, I can still taste the bitterness and I…
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Continue reading →: Unintended barriers?Image: https://www.freepik.com/vectors/no-entry-signs After several weeks of waiting I finally found out the results of my Pre-Application Support grant. Sadly, it was a no. At first I was really disappointed. Then I was angry, frustrated and exhausted. After some time to process the decision, I still feel those things, but much…
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Continue reading →: Catching up: recognition and looking forwardImage: Shortlisting for Proud to be PHU Award – Patient Award It’s been almost a month since my last post and there’s been a lot happening behind the scenes! Firstly, I’ve been shortlisted for the Proud to be PHU Awards 2024! This is an annual awards ceremony celebrating the achievements…
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Continue reading →: So, what have you learnt?Image: mindmap of my learning on the ARC Wessex Internship Next week will be the end of my research internship. The last six months have flown by and I still feel like I’m only just getting into my stride! There’s more I have to do, and more I want to…
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Continue reading →: CRN Showcase – sharing and learning togetherImage: Bianca and I outside the MAST Theatre, Southampton Last week I travelled with my lovely colleague Gail from Portsmouth City Council, and the equally lovely Bianca from Mindset Maintenance, to the MAST Mayflower Studios in Southampton, to present about the Sandbox project, and separately about a Maternity project which…
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Continue reading →: Not just row boats, but cake now too??Image: https://www.thespruceeats.com/traditional-british-rich-fruit-cake-recipe-435791 Clearly the visual part of my brain is on a roll right now (and also possibly because I’ve been having some fab conversations with interesting people!) So, I met up with Gail again yesterday (you can blame her for my fruity brain!) and we were discussing a presentation…
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Continue reading →: Values, not just systemsImage: https://openart.ai/home Since my last post (yesterday?!) I’ve been thinking and reflecting both on the analogy of the PPI rowing boat, but also some new concepts I’ve been absorbing today. I’ve been reading Participatory Pedagogic Impact Research by Mike Seal. I’ll be honest, I’m finding it a dense read and…
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Continue reading →: The PPI RowboatImage: https://www.londonproperty.co.uk/en/the-history-of-london-boat-race/ Learning together and learning from each other is incredibly important – no single person can know everything there is to know on a particular topic and the process of reflecting together can broaden and shape our understanding profoundly. A great example of this happened last week when I…
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Continue reading →: Pride and Prejudice – further thoughtsImage: https://www.homesandantiques.com/antiques/collecting-guides-antiques/first-edition-jane-austen-books A few weeks ago I wrote a post called Pride and Prejudice where I reflected on some of the challenges I’ve encountered in the research community. Those challenges are part of the reason I applied for this research internship in the first place and why I want to…
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I’m Sharon
I’m on a journey to discover authentic patient and public involvement in research in a range of settings, through conversations, creativity and cake!
This blog is a reflection of my research journey and the things I learn along the way; some of it may be technical, some of it may be reflective, or inviting a conversation. Views are my own and don’t reflect the values of any organisations mentioned.
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