@niekyvv.bsky.social - Nieky van Veggel 🇪🇺🇳🇱

07 Jul 2026 05:58 +0000

From silence to insight: axiology as the hidden compass of Professional Doctorate research https://scholarshipinpractice.com/from-silence-to-insight-axiology-as-the-hidden-compass-of-professional-doctorate-research/

22 Jun 2026 09:16 +0000

The discipline of attention: reflections from a Professional Doctorate examiner For practitioner-scholars, the viva is not simply an examination, it is a professional conversation grounded in curiosity, reflection and respect. In this article, I explore how the discipline of attention shapes my… https://scholarshipinpractice.com/the-discipline-of-attention-reflections-from-a-professional-doctorate-examiner/

08 Jun 2026 09:19 +0000

The role of a wellbeing lead in Professional Doctorate in Health and Social Care programmes Doctoral study is often framed as an intellectual challenge, but for many postgraduate researchers, particularly those on professional doctorate programmes, it is equally a test of personal resilience and… https://scholarshipinpractice.com/the-role-of-a-wellbeing-lead-in-professional-doctorate-in-health-and-social-care-programmes/

18 May 2026 09:27 +0000

Wellbeing and Professional Doctorate students Doctoral study is not just academic, it is deeply personal. For many PGRs, especially in professional doctorates, wellbeing is stretched by competing demands, pressure, and the feeling of never doing enough. What if wellbeing is not a destination, but… https://scholarshipinpractice.com/wellbeing-and-professional-doctorate-students/

04 May 2026 10:30 +0000

Switching hats in real time: interviewing as both social worker and ProfDoc researcher https://scholarshipinpractice.com/switching-hats-in-real-time-interviewing-as-both-social-worker-and-profdoc-researcher/

01 May 2026 09:01 +0000

Practice Making You Itch for Answers? Time for a Doctorate Some questions in practice refuse to disappear. They return in quiet moments, linger after decisions, and signal something deeper than passing interest. A Professional Doctorate gives you a way to take that curiosity seriously. It offers… https://scholarshipinpractice.com/practice-making-you-itch-for-answers-time-for-a-doctorate/

20 Apr 2026 09:02 +0000

Spinning plates: Navigating ethical and governance approval as a professional doctorate candidate By Louise Baldwin and Chris Ward Undertaking research within your own professional setting is often presented as a natural extension of practice, particularly for those working in complex systems like… https://scholarshipinpractice.com/spinning-plates-navigating-ethical-and-governance-approval-as-a-professional-doctorate-candidate/

06 Apr 2026 07:07 +0000

Artificial intelligence and the Professional Doctorate: towards reflexive integrity. Dr Nieky van Veggel shares his thoughts on how AI is rapidly transforming higher education, and this transformation brings both exciting opportunities and pressing ethical questions. https://bcdrvx6jvw-uzdag.wordpress.com/2026/04/06/artificial-intelligence-and-the-professional-doctorate-towards-reflexive-integrity/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

23 Mar 2026 08:08 +0000

What does it really take to lead a successful Professional Doctorate programme? From supporting supervisors and fostering meaningful peer communities to defining and defending doctoral standards, the ProfDoc Director plays a pivotal role in shaping both academic rigour and professional growth. https://bcdrvx6jvw-uzdag.wordpress.com/2026/03/23/the-role-of-the-profdoc-director/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

09 Mar 2026 08:24 +0000

The looking back series: Dr Pippa Hales What happens when you choose a Professional Doctorate not to leave practice, but to deepen it? This honest reflection explores the discomfort, discipline and transformation of the journey, and how doctoral research can reshape not just your field, but the… https://bcdrvx6jvw-uzdag.wordpress.com/2026/03/09/the-looking-back-series-dr-pippa-hales/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

02 Mar 2026 11:58 +0000

How do you move from messy, exploratory drafts to confident, reader-focused academic writing? This @scholarshipinpractice post explores how metadiscourse, the subtle signposts that guide structure, stance and argument, transforms not only your text, but your authority as a practitioner-scholar. https://bcdrvx6jvw-uzdag.wordpress.com/2026/03/02/from-drafting-to-doctoral-voice-how-academic-writing-becomes-transformative/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

23 Feb 2026 10:24 +0000

Scholarship in Practice published a new article: Writing yourself in: the role of professional reflection in a Professional Doctorate thesis https://bcdrvx6jvw-uzdag.wordpress.com/2026/02/23/writing-yourself-in-the-role-of-professional-reflection-in-a-professional-doctorate-thesis/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

09 Feb 2026 09:50 +0000

“You’re not alone”: Early lessons from the DProf journey This blog draws on a reflective conversation between two second-year practitioner-scholars, Kate and Katy, who spoke candidly about their first-year experiences on the DProf programme. Their discussion offered valuable insights into the… https://bcdrvx6jvw-uzdag.wordpress.com/2026/02/09/youre-not-alone-early-lessons-from-the-dprof-journey/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

26 Jan 2026 12:14 +0000

The looking back series: Dr Graham Cable looks back at the EdD as a personal and professional catalyst. https://bcdrvx6jvw-uzdag.wordpress.com/2026/01/26/the-looking-back-series-dr-graham-cable/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

12 Jan 2026 10:06 +0000

Getting “Lived Experience” right in Professional Doctorate research “Lived experience” is a term that appears frequently in doctoral proposals, especially in practice-based disciplines such as health, education, business, and social care. It sounds intuitive and human-centred, a way to capture… https://bcdrvx6jvw-uzdag.wordpress.com/2026/01/12/getting-lived-experience-right-in-professional-doctorate-research/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

22 Dec 2025 18:56 +0000

Scholarship in Practice published a new article by Dr Lewis Barrett-Rodger: Letting Learn: reflections on an EdD in outdoor mathematics education https://bcdrvx6jvw-uzdag.wordpress.com/2025/12/22/the-looking-back-series-dr-lewis-barrett-rodger/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

24 Nov 2025 09:02 +0000

The Looking Back series: Dr Mike Scott Completing a professional doctorate invites reflection not only on the research itself, but also on the journey of becoming a different kind of scholar. This post continues an article series where professional doctorate graduates reflect on their journeys.… https://bcdrvx6jvw-uzdag.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/the-looking-back-series-dr-mike-scott/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

10 Nov 2025 09:27 +0000

@drsalgo.bsky.social wrote a great new contribution to Scholarship in Practice. Definitely worth a read! [contains quote post or other embedded content]

10 Nov 2025 09:10 +0000

New blog post by Dr Sally Goldspink on Scholarship in Practice: Navigating horizons by working through practice and scholarship. https://bcdrvx6jvw-uzdag.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/navigating-horizons-by-working-through-practice-and-scholarship/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

27 Oct 2025 09:43 +0000

The Looking Back series: An EdD journey of course leadership and identity Completing a professional doctorate invites reflection not only on the research itself, but also on the journey of becoming a different kind of scholar. This post launches a new series where professional doctorate graduates… https://bcdrvx6jvw-uzdag.wordpress.com/2025/10/27/the-looking-back-series-an-edd-journey-of-course-leadership-and-identity/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

04 Oct 2025 14:24 +0000

🚨 Proud to announce a new platform specifically aimed at professional doctorate student, those who supervise them and the journey from practitioner to scholarly professional. scholarshipinpractice.com Get in touch if you are interested in contributing a piece! #DProf #EdD #DBA #ProfDoc

19 Mar 2025 12:49 +0000

Looking forward to the ARU GT Network seminar starting in 15 min. This time we are discussing deisgning a GT study, with two excellent PGR speakers sharing their thoughts. It is not too late to join us! https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/392fdb77-b517-46df-9d83-6d1d04de5faa@5f35c3da-39ae-4632-9ac1-afc2f25d2852

25 Jan 2025 07:53 +0000

ICYMI: The recording of the December 2024 ARU Grounded Theory Network seminar of variations in grounded theory is now available on our YouTube channel. https://youtube.com/watch?v=KqSOUDPN0fo

24 Jan 2025 07:49 +0000

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23 Jan 2025 10:13 +0000

Bridging Research and Conversation: My Journey with Grounded Theory Unbound https://lifeofalecturer.ghost.io/bridging-research-and-conversation-my-journey-with-grounded-theory-unbound/

31 Dec 2024 23:48 +0000

Happy New Year from everyone at the Anglia Ruskin University OneWelfare Research Group! Hope you all have a great 2025. I look forward to many fruitful collaborations!

19 Dec 2024 13:46 +0000

AI and Grounded Theory analysis? Interested to learn more? You can access this pre-print by myself, Melanie Birks Jane Mills and @happeehil.bsky.social have under review. https://osf.io/preprints/socarxiv/a2dc4

19 Dec 2024 13:46 +0000

11 Dec 2024 14:39 +0000

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