Research Methodology Conference (RMC 2024)

The conference invites a broad spectrum of participants, including established scholars, early-career researchers, and postgraduate students from the fields of Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities. The theme for this year, "Advancing Research Methods and Methodologies: Connecting Technology, Tradition, and Inclusivity Across Disciplines Towards the Future," reflects our commitment to fostering a multidisciplinary dialogue that spans the gamut of research approaches. To further enhance accessibility and inclusivity, RMC 2024 will be hosted online for the first time, allowing participants from across the globe to engage without the barriers of physical distance.

We strive to foster a supportive atmosphere that promotes meaningful engagement and constructive dialogue, empowering participants to contribute substantially to the conversation on how ongoing and future developments in research methodology can address urgent global challenges, including but not limited to environmental sustainability and climate change through diverse methods and methodologies. In doing so, we recognise the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data in research, while we also underscore the importance of adopting inclusive and diverse research practices.

Acknowledging the profound influence of recent advancements in AI and big data analytics on research, the conference also highlights how methodological futures needs to be in continuity with the past and embedded in community, highlighting the invaluable role of indigenous knowledge, participatory research, and interdisciplinary approaches in developing sustainable solutions. These varied methods and methodologies offer a holistic view of environmental complexities and pave the way for future innovative strategies geared toward resilience and sustainability.

The London Institute invites you to submit an abstract to the London Institute Research Methodology Conference (RMC 2024) that:

• Demonstrate innovative ideas and incorporate a broad range of discussions about the future of research methods, including but not limited to AI, big data, indigenous knowledge systems, participatory research, and interdisciplinary studies.
• Explore the ongoing and future integration of AI and big data in understanding environmental phenomena while valuing the role of traditional and non-technological methods in environmental research and policymaking.
• Advocate for ethical and sustainable research practices, emphasising the importance of inclusivity in research approaches to address global challenges.

• Highlight how future methodologies needs to be include collaborative methodologies, community-based research, and local solutions to environmental challenges, fostering dialogue among technologists, environmental scientists, policymakers, and communities.

Key Topics Include but are not limited to:

• The future of research methodologies
• Emerging methodologies
• Interdisciplinary and Inclusive Approaches in Climate Change Research
• Integration of Technological and Traditional Methods in Environmental Studies
• Ethical, Sustainable, and Participatory Research Practices
• Education and Research for Sustainable Development
• Collaborative Methodologies for Global Challenges
• Innovative Data Analysis Techniques in Environmental Research
• The Role of Diverse Methodologies in Environmental Policy and Decision Making
• Social and Economic Impacts of Climate Change
• Advances in Climate Modelling, Forecasting, and Indigenous Knowledge Systems
• Community-based Research and Local Solutions to Environmental Challenges

Submission:

Abstract should be no more than 500 words, outlining your study and the methodological aspect(s).

Please submit your abstract via: https://easychair.org/account2/signin

Important Dates:

Abstract Submission Deadline : 26 July 2024

Acceptance Notification : 16 August 2024

Presenter registration deadline : 6 September 2024

Attendee registration deadline : 16 September 2024

Conference Dates : 21 September 2024

Details regarding registration and participation will soon be available on our website.

For a glimpse into our past conferences, visit the RMC Series website. https://thelondoninstitute.org.uk/events/rmc/

Join us in exploring innovative approaches and strategies crucial in addressing environmental challenges and promoting a sustainable future as we aim to foster a broad, inclusive conversation that unites various methods for global resilience.

Outcome: Post-Conference Publication(s)

Presented abstracts from the conference to be invited for a full paper submission for the Conference Proceedings to be published around April 2025.