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The National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM) delivers training in #ResearchMethods. Visit: www.ncrm.ac.uk

NCRM is a partnership between the University of Southampton and The University of Manchester. It is funded by the ESRC.
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Hear about ways of using large language models in #QualitativeResearch in our new video.

Five speakers discuss the potential of these #AI systems and the key questions facing researchers.

Watch the video: www.ncrm.ac.uk/resources/vi...
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November 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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A new series of videos outlines methods for big qual analysis.

The videos, available to access for free on the NCRM website, provide short overviews of four different approaches.

Access the videos: www.ncrm.ac.uk/about/engage...

#ResearchMethods #QualitativeData
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November 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Are you planning to undertake #quantitative research on #education in England?

We're running a course on the National Pupil Database, a resource covering the English school system.

The online course will be held on 2-3 December 2025.

Sign up: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14154
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November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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NCRM has supported #ResearchMethods innovation and helped to advance training practices through a range of initiatives.

These include national networks, which enabled members to share knowledge, collaborate and identify priorities.

Read about our impact: buff.ly/RisFFv4
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November 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Thank you to everyone who attended the NCRM Annual Lecture 2025, including our panel of fantastic speakers!

The recording of #NCRM2025 will be posted on the NCRM YouTube channel in the near future.

Browse more upcoming NCRM events and training courses: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/all...
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October 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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There is still time to register for the NCRM Annual Lecture 2025!

A panel of four experts will discuss how to use #AI responsibly in #research.

The free event takes place on Wednesday, 1 October and will be live streamed.

Sign up: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/lecture25/index.php
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September 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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NCRM's activities enable researchers to do work that positively impacts different aspects of society.

Our recent impact report shows how our training and innovation activities boost skills, advance methods and forge collaborations.

Read about our impact: buff.ly/6Lusqd8
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September 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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The NCRM Annual Lecture 2025 will explore ways of using #AI responsibly in research.

The event takes place @britishacademy.bsky.social on 1 Oct. and will be live streamed.

Panel: Wendy Hall, @david.deroure.org, Zeba Khanam, Mark Carrigan.

Read more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/lecture25/index.php
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September 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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NCRM is running a two-day online course on efficient techniques for processing, managing and visualising large datasets.

Advanced Big Data Analysis and Management Using R takes place on 13-14 October 2025.

Register: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
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September 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Speakers at the NCRM Annual Lecture 2025 will discuss responsible #AI in #research.

The free event takes place @britishacademy.bsky.social on 1 Oct. and will be live streamed.

Panel: Wendy Hall, @david.deroure.org, Zeba Khanam, Mark Carrigan.

Sign up: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/lecture25/index.php
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September 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Registration is open for the NCRM Annual Lecture 2025!

A panel of four experts will discuss how to use #AI responsibly in #research.

The free event takes place on 1 October 2025 at the @BritishAcademy_ and will be streamed online.

Register: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/lecture25/index.php
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September 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Over the past five years, NCRM has trained thousands of researchers across many sectors, with 20 per cent of course participants working outside the social sciences.

To find out how NCRM is building the UK's #research capability, read our impact report: buff.ly/RisFFv4
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September 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Speakers at a free webinar will discuss ways of exploring ethnicity through national datasets.

The event will take place on Friday, 19 September 2025.

It is being organised by the Data Resources Training Network.

Read more and register: ow.ly/ApJg50WI9tJ
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August 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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In our survey of researchers who have taken part in NCRM training, 92 per cent of respondents said they were satisfied or very satisfied.

To find out more about how NCRM is improving researchers' skills, read our impact report: buff.ly/RisFFv4
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August 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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NCRM is a strategic leader within the UK's #ResearchMethods ecosystem, supporting trainers, advancing training practices and collaborating with other providers.

To find out how we're helping to build the UK's #research capability, read our impact report: buff.ly/RisFFv4
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June 30, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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Applications to participate in the Research Methods Rendezvous are open until 2 July 2025.

This free NCRM event will explore the process of turning ideas into #research projects.

#RMR2025 takes place online on 10 September and 29 October 2025.

Apply: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/RMR...
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June 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Learn the key elements of qualitative longitudinal research on NCRM's one-day online course.

Introducing Qualitative Longitudinal Research: From Design to Analysis takes place on 23 June 2025.

Book a place: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
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June 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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NCRM is running an online course on methods for understanding measurement error and mode effects in survey data.

The course takes place on 23-24 June 2025.

It will focus on survey measurement of health.

Register: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
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June 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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NCRM has opened applications to participate in the Research Methods Rendezvous!

This free event will explore the process of turning early-stage ideas into #research projects.

#RMR2025 takes place online on 10 September and 29 October 2025.

Apply: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/RMR...
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June 5, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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A one-day workshop will explore the use of AI in survey research.

The event, on 9 July 2025, will take place at @ucl as part of a new UKRI-funded project on AI skills.

Researchers are invited to submit contributions or register to attend.

Read more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/news/show.ph...
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June 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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NCRM helps to advance #ResearchMethods through initiatives like our Innovation Fora programme, which brings together researchers at collaborative events.

To find out more about how we're supporting innovation, read our impact report: buff.ly/RisFFv4
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June 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Interested in learning how to use RStudio?

We are running an introductory course at @UniofExeter on 2-3 June 2025.

Participants will learn how to navigate RStudio and use it to analyse data.

Sign up: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14147
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May 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Elevate your statistical analysis skills at the free Southampton Summer Statistics School.

The event takes place at @unisouthampton.bsky.social on 9-11 July 2025.

Attendees can join as many sessions as they like over the three days.

Register: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14261
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May 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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The registration deadline for our new event on improvising #ResearchMethods is Tuesday, 13 May 2025.

The event takes place on 9-10 July 2025 at @OfficialUoM. Registration is free.

Read more and register: www.ncrm.ac.uk/about/engage/improvising.php
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May 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Our advanced #GIS course will show you how to prepare and conduct spatial analysis on a variety of spatial data in R.

The course will be held online over two mornings on 3-4 June 2025.

Find out more and register: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13707
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May 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM