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Maastricht University workshop on 3 November to show researchers how to use life stories
South African scholar and writer Nadia Kamies will run a two-hour hands-on session at Maastricht University on 3 November about using personal and family histories in research. Places are limited to 20.
Why it matters: Researchers who want to draw on personal or family histories in their work can register for one of 20 places at the 3 November session.
Maastricht University said that Nina Andro, a CGD member, is organising the writing workshop ‘Around the kitchen table – Writing life stories into academic research’, scheduled for 14:00 to 16:00 on 3 November 2026.
The university said Dr Nadia Kamies, a South African scholar and writer, will lead the session, building on the experience of writing her book Off-Centre and Out of Focus and on research she is now conducting at Brussels' LUCA School of Arts.
According to the announcement, the hands-on session will address ways of writing personal and family stories and putting them to use in scholarship, and attendance is capped at 20, with sign-up through a QR code on the poster.
Editor’s view
Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor
Researchers who wish to take part will need to sign up through the poster's QR code while places remain, as the session is limited to 20 people and takes place on 3 November.
What to watch
- The workshop is scheduled for 3 November 2026, 14:00–16:00, with a limit of 20 participants.
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