insider research Archives - Dr. Gemma Houldey

The Ethnographer’s Angst (and how it differs from the Aid Worker’s)

28th November 2016 by Gemma

In my last blog post, I talked about some of the shared experiences of aid workers and doctoral researchers, particularly in relation to returning home from field work. Today I am reflecting on some of the challenges that I faced as a researcher – and as an ethnographer – which I found to be quite … Read more

Fieldwork Challenges #1: Accessing Aid Workers

21st October 2015 by Gemma

Any new doctoral researcher will arrive at their research site feeling nervous about the journey ahead. They may have spent the first year of their Phd learning research techniques, developing methodologies, mastering the art of investigative inquiry and active listening. But none of this really prepares the researcher for all the uncertainties that lie ahead … Read more