Tea Time with Rising Scholars: Ethics and General Data Protection Regulation Compliance for Early‑Career Researchers
Tea Time with Rising Scholars (TTRS) is a community event of Rising Scholars that thrives on dialogue rather than lectures, creating a conversational space for global scholars to connect, reflect, exchange ideas, and explore collaboration opportunities in an informal, engaging format unlike traditional webinars.
THEME: Ethics and General Data Protection Regulation Compliance for Early‑Career Researchers
WHAT WILL WE DISCUSS?
- What ethical adherence means in research and why it matters
- The key principles and requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- How to ensure ethical compliance in qualitative and quantitative research
- Strategies for protecting participant data and maintaining confidentiality
- Common challenges and solutions in navigating ethics and data protection
ABOUT THE HOST:
Ugochi Felicitas Oputa-Uzoukwu is an independent early-career researcher with an MSc in Social Research. She has experience in both qualitative and quantitative methods, including the use of data analysis tools such as NVivo and ATLAS.ti. Her work spans global health, maternal and child well-being, social justice, and trauma-informed research. Ugo is the coordinator of The Qualitative Research Series (TQRS) with the Rising Scholars Network, a virtual community that supports students and early- to mid-career researchers in qualitative methods and data analysis. She is a member of the UK’s Social Research Association (SRA) and is deeply committed to community engagement and supporting the development of young people and underserved communities.