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Report on the 18 th EDAMBA Summer Research Academy 2009. Dr Stephen Gourlay Reader, Knowledge Management Faculty of Business & Law Kingston University; EDAMBA Summer Academy Convener. Aims and Objectives of the Academies. provide a forum for dialogue on research paradigms and methodologies
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Report on the 18th EDAMBA Summer Research Academy 2009 Dr Stephen Gourlay Reader, Knowledge Management Faculty of Business & Law Kingston University; EDAMBA Summer Academy Convener. www.kingston.ac.uk
Aims and Objectives of the Academies • provide a forum for dialogue on research paradigms and methodologies • allow participants to present their own research • motivate them to continue with their research • build a scholarly network www.kingston.ac.uk
Location Hôtellerie de l’Abbaye de Sorèze, Sorèze, France • Small ancient city • Rural France • Ambience • Faculty and students living and working together • Limited opportunities to ‘lose’ students! • Unique combination of theory and practice www.kingston.ac.uk
Organisation • Initial stages stream • Students in or at end of 1st year of study • (normally) the literature review is fairly advanced and they are preparing the research design • Advanced stages stream • About to enter final year of programme • Advanced data collection stage, writing-up, preparing to defend their thesis www.kingston.ac.uk
Structure • formal lectures • workshops • plenary discussions • presentation of students’ research • critiquing others’ research • opportunities to discuss ideas with faculty and peers on a one to one basis www.kingston.ac.uk
Paper and Presentation requirements • Initial Stages Written paper, 2000 words outlining the proposed research focusing on the methodology and the underlying philosophical assumptions. 15 minute presentation, 15 minutes critique and discussion. • Advanced stages Written paper, 3000 words on the philosophical and methodological aspects of the research. 15 minute presentation, 30 minutes critique and discussion www.kingston.ac.uk
Network building and collaboration • Before arrival students allocated to small groups within streams (4/5) based on methodological approach and subject compatibility as far as possible. • Papers available on the web in advance. Upon arrival students find 2 members from their group to provide critiques at presentations. • Each student has a Faculty member who also attends the presentation and offers advice etc. www.kingston.ac.uk
Initial Stage22 Studentsfrom 14 institutions in8 countries Advanced Stages17 Studentsfrom 11 institutions in 6 countriesFaculty8 from European Universities 1 from the USA www.kingston.ac.uk
Student Feedback: (Likert Scale 1-5) www.kingston.ac.uk
Aspects most valued by the students • Opportunity to present • Individual feedback from members of Faculty • Opportunity to talk with peers • International dimension • Food and Drink! www.kingston.ac.uk
Next Stop 19th EDAMBA Summer Research Academy July 2010 With your support! Thank you! www.kingston.ac.uk