Durham, UK – From July 3rd to 5th, 2024, Durham University Business School hosted the DIEM Advanced Methodologies Workshop, a significant event that brought together doctoral candidates, supervisors, and esteemed speakers from various academic institutions.
The workshop featured a diverse lineup of speakers, including Cat Spellman, Assistant Professor of Management at Durham University; Mylène Struijk, Lecturer in Information Systems at The University of Sydney; Akhil Bhardwaj, Associate Professor of Management at the University of Bath; Shradha Kapoor, a PhD student in Management at Durham University; and Igor Kotsiuba, Assistant Professor of Finance at Durham University.
Throughout the three-day event, participants delved into a range of topics. Key takeaways from the workshop included:
- An introduction to engaged scholarship.
- A broader understanding of the breadth of research methodologies in qualitative research.
- A thought-provoking session on the philosophy of research and the various decisions made throughout the research process.
- An introduction to how games and simulations can be used for data collection.
- Insights into cybersecurity and the potential future role of blockchain technology.
Attendees participated in the workshop to explore advanced research methodologies, finding the event highly relevant to their DIEM research projects. The knowledge gained from the workshop has been instrumental in shaping research plans, particularly in discovering new methods for data collection, gaining a wider perspective on the philosophy of research, and understanding the application of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in cybersecurity.
The DIEM Advanced Methodologies Workshop proved to be a valuable experience for all participants, fostering a deeper understanding of innovative research approaches and methodologies.
