Dave Horton, Lancaster University
Griet Scheldeman, Lancaster University
Rachel Aldred, University of East London
Katrina Jungnickel, University of East London
This lecture showcases two projects using mixed method and qualitative approaches to cycling: the EPSRC-funded Understanding Walking and Cycling, and the ESRC-funded Cycling Cultures.
Dave Horton and Griet Scheldeman are undertaking ethnographic research as part of the Understanding Walking and Cycling project. The project adopts mixed methods to explore walking and cycling in 4 English cities, Lancaster, Leeds, Leicester and Worcester. They will describe the wider project, before concentrating on the qualitative research, and specifically the ethnographic fieldwork. Dave and Griet will give details of the methods that they have so far been using to produce data which should improve current understandings of cycling; and they’ll talk through some of their preliminary findings, with the hope that those present will discuss and help them think about what they might mean!
Rachel and Katrina are working on Cycling Cultures, which looks at four urban areas with relatively high cycling rates: Cambridge, Hull, Bristol, and Hackney. Rachel and Katrina will discuss the rationale for the project and the findings emerging from pilot and background research. They’ll talk about the methods that they are currently exploring, including using mapping applications (ArcView and Google mashups) to represent and analyse qualitative and quantitative data. Rachel and Katrina will also discuss their ongoing experiments in visual methodology including the use of time-lapse photography, bike cameras, and bike portraits.
All welcome, admission FREE. Light refreshments available.
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