@MetaskillsPhD

Not really here anymore, sorry! PhD researcher in metaskill development in the workplace. Also at @katobell.

 Edinburgh Napier University
metaskillsphd.com
Joined June 2019
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Katherine Stephen retweeted
SGSSS@SocSciScotland2 Jun 2022
If you're interested in applied research and working across disciplines, the #SGSSSSummerSchool session on Shared Dialogue Workshops on 16th June, led by @SeumasNotSeamus, is probably for you. See more info and sign up here: social.sgsss.ac.uk/event/sha…
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Katherine Stephen retweeted
SGSSS@SocSciScotland2 Jun 2022
Interested in statistical analysis? We're delighted to have @AltEcon delivering a session on "Catching A Break: Regression Discontinuity Designs in the Social Sciences" for our #SGSSSSummerSchool on June 14th. See more info and sign up here: social.sgsss.ac.uk/event/cat…
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It was amazing to participate in the Navigating Wellbeing & Reimagining Resistance During the PhD Symposium organized by @SocSciScotland . Special thanks to @MetaskillsPhD and @jessicaclearyy for making the event special! Check out my post about the event: blogs.napier.ac.uk/aleksande…
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Academics: what's your favourite thing to find in the inevitable tote bag you get at training/conference events? Pondering ideas for goodies for a 3-day PhD event this summer.
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Katherine Stephen retweeted
UCU Edinburgh Napier@UcuNapier16 Mar 2022
We're busy preparing for next week's strike action - back out from 21st-25th. We want to hear from all @EdinburghNapier staff about how YOU are affected by the #FourFights such as excessive workloads, pay erosion & precarity - & what YOU want to see change! DMs open. Pls RT!
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Katherine Stephen retweeted
SGSSS@SocSciScotland1 Mar 2022
🚨Final chance to apply🚨 Saltire Emerging Researcher targeted placements close for applications Friday! Work with our EU partners on an exciting research project fully funded by SGSSS! ⚠️Call closes 4 March 5pm more info: sgsss.ac.uk/social-science-e… #phdchat #phdlife
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Katherine Stephen retweeted
SGSSS@SocSciScotland2 Mar 2022
🟡Spring into Methods Workshops Deadline Extended!🟡 Don't miss out on the chance to join these three brilliant workshops - if you have already applied for SiM, you can apply again☑️ New deadline: Mon 7 March, 5pm Apply here: social.sgsss.ac.uk/spring-in… #phdchat #phd
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I'm recruiting research participants, and you could win £100 in shopping vouchers! If you work in publishing, read on. If you'd like to participate, DM me or email me on the address below:
Flyer reading: Research recruitment. Do you work in publishing? Want to improve your career management? I'm looking for publishing professionals to participate in my PhD research about METASKILLS (noun): cognitive abilities that help you manage your technical skills, e.g. adaptability, goal-setting, and resilience. Plus: participants could win £100 in shopping vouchers! The research: take part in two online focus groups, 6-8 weeks apart; have a weekly conversation (not recorded) with an assigned partner, using prompt questions, between focus group sessions; reflect briefly on the conversations. No prior knowledge needed - all timings can be worked out based on your availability. Interested? Questions? Email Katherine Stephen k.stephen@napier.ac.uk or supervisor David Brazier d.brazier@napier.ac.uk.

ALT Flyer reading: Research recruitment. Do you work in publishing? Want to improve your career management? I'm looking for publishing professionals to participate in my PhD research about METASKILLS (noun): cognitive abilities that help you manage your technical skills, e.g. adaptability, goal-setting, and resilience. Plus: participants could win £100 in shopping vouchers! The research: take part in two online focus groups, 6-8 weeks apart; have a weekly conversation (not recorded) with an assigned partner, using prompt questions, between focus group sessions; reflect briefly on the conversations. No prior knowledge needed - all timings can be worked out based on your availability. Interested? Questions? Email Katherine Stephen [email protected] or supervisor David Brazier [email protected].

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I'm also recruiting for digital technology professionals for this study. DM me or email on [email protected] if you'd like to learn about metaskills, and be in with a chance to win £100 of vouchers!
Flyer reading: Research recruitment. Do you work in digital technology? Want to improve your career management? I'm looking for tech professionals to participate in my PhD research about METASKILLS (noun): cognitive abilities that help you manage your technical skills; e.g. adaptability, goal-setting, and resilience. Plus: participants could win £100 in shopping vouchers! The research: take part in two online focus groups, 6-8 weeks apart; have a weekly conversation (not recorded) with an assigned partner, using prompt questions, between focus group sessions; reflect briefly on the conversations. No prior knowledge needed - all timings can be worked out based on your availability. Interested? Questions? Email Katherine Stephen k.stephen@napier.ac.uk or supervisor David Brazier d.brazier@napier.ac.uk

ALT Flyer reading: Research recruitment. Do you work in digital technology? Want to improve your career management? I'm looking for tech professionals to participate in my PhD research about METASKILLS (noun): cognitive abilities that help you manage your technical skills; e.g. adaptability, goal-setting, and resilience. Plus: participants could win £100 in shopping vouchers! The research: take part in two online focus groups, 6-8 weeks apart; have a weekly conversation (not recorded) with an assigned partner, using prompt questions, between focus group sessions; reflect briefly on the conversations. No prior knowledge needed - all timings can be worked out based on your availability. Interested? Questions? Email Katherine Stephen [email protected] or supervisor David Brazier [email protected]

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Looking forward to this morning's sessions at #N4Cconference @Network4Careers, especially Nikos Drosos on effective career counseling for unemployed people in the wake of the pandemic
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I’ve got three copies of the book to give away to students or ECRs. Please retweet with a comment if you’d like to enter. I’ll draw the winners on Friday & give EVERYONE who doesn’t win a discount code! Follow me so you can see the result when I post on Friday. #phdchat
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Katherine Stephen retweeted
Dr Hazel Hall@hazelh7 Jul 2021
Congrats to @ComputingNapier #PhD student @MetaskillsPhD (AKA Katherine Stephen) on acceptance of her paper on the Imitation Game for presentation at @britsoci Work Employment & Society conference 2021 hazelhall.org/2021/07/07/kat… cc @SocSciScotland @phd_sds @skillsdevscot @ESRC

Katherine Stephen to present on the Imitation Game at the BSA Work, Employment and Society confer...

Congratulations to Centre for Social Informatics PhD student Katherine Stephen on the acceptance of a paper that she submitted for presentation at the British Sociological Association Work, Employm…

hazelhall.org
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Great first day at #ECADOC2021, and I'm really looking forward to presenting my theory idea to my group on Wednesday after such good conversations about today's! Here's a solstice sunrise from Edinburgh for those who aren't physically here:
A dark beach and a cloudy sky are lit up by a bright sunrise over the sky in the centre of the picture.

ALT A dark beach and a cloudy sky are lit up by a bright sunrise over the sky in the centre of the picture.

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Katherine Stephen retweeted
Jemele Hill
@jemelehill11 Jun 2021
ICYMI: I wrote about Simone Biles, whose excellence has become an act of resistance theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv…

Gymnastics Doesn’t Know What to Do With Simone Biles’s Dominance

Her greatness is a form of resistance.

theatlantic.com
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Delighted to have had a paper accepted to the @britsoci Work, Employment and Society 2021 conference, about one of the data collection methods I'm using in my PhD. Come along! britsoc.co.uk/events/key-bsa…
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Not a bad haul of goodies for attendees of next week's @SocSciScotland Summer School, look out for yours in the post! (Colouring book and pencils also included but not pictured)
On a wooden table sits a collection of small items: 'Anatomicals' hand cream, 'Anatomicals' anti-stress roll-on, sachet of Nescafé cappuccino mix, Taylor's teabag, Gnaw salted caramel chocolate bar, and a bag of Nibnibs orange and cranberry mini biscuits.

ALT On a wooden table sits a collection of small items: 'Anatomicals' hand cream, 'Anatomicals' anti-stress roll-on, sachet of Nescafé cappuccino mix, Taylor's teabag, Gnaw salted caramel chocolate bar, and a bag of Nibnibs orange and cranberry mini biscuits.

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Registration for the SGSSS Summer School opens in twelve minutes - a great way to pick up on some methods or theories you might not have learned about, or to hear more about the wider world of academia! Link to preview sessions below:
SGSSS@SocSciScotland17 May 2021
It's almost #SummerSchool time! ⏰ The SGSSS Summer School will take place online from 14 -18 June 2021, covering everything from advanced methods to employability and well-being. Registrations open Wednesday 26 May at 12pm. Preview the programme here! 👉 social.sgsss.ac.uk/summer-sc…
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Even though I didn't have the time to submit something myself, I'm delighted that CERIC's doctoral conference is open to attend. The lineup looks great!
CERIC@CERIC_LUBS20 May 2021
[TOMORROW] 2021 CERIC Doctoral Conference - The Future of Work in a Post-Covid World. CERIC warmly invites Postgraduate Researchers at all stages to this online conference. Friday 21 May 2021, 09:00 – 17:00 More information/registration here: business.leeds.ac.uk/researc…

2021 CERIC Doctoral Conference - The Future of Work in a Post-Covid World

The Centre for Employment Relations, Innovation and Change warmly invites Postgraduate Researchers at all stages to the Conference.

business.leeds.ac.uk
Katherine Stephen retweeted
Dr Hazel Hall@hazelh14 May 2021
Come & join us! Like @Middleton_Ly you too could graduate with a PhD from @ComputingNapier. You'd be our 8th student on this programme, studying alongside current students @JohnMar41625469 @marinamilphd @MetaskillsPhD & @marianne_clare
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A new piece exploring possible ways for people to #thrive at #work, and re-imagining #Organizational #Learning link.medium.com/j9FXezICfgb and incorporating beautiful diverse views: @MetaskillsPhD @thrivability @KotterInc

Re-imagining Organizational Learning

3 Pillars for the Futures of Learning & Development

link.medium.com
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