NCRM Training and Events

Our aim is to increase the quality and range of methodological approaches used by social scientists. We drive forward methodological development and innovation through our programme of training and events.

• Teaching 'breadth & depth' method - secondary analysis of big qual data
• Researching ageing: key issues for methods in gerontology
• Qualtiative research for quantiative researchers
• Advanced particpatory data gathering using Ketso
• Expert elicitation techniques for social scientists

Ahead of the Curve event: 'Social science methods and automated data algorithms', 1st November in London

As part of our innovative 'Ahead of the Curve' events, this day will explore the following questions:

• Is there an interface between socia science methodology and automated data algorithms?
• What can agorithms learn from social science methodology to understand the social world?
• Are biases from algorithm predictions being incorporated into everyday social life?

Confirmed speakers include Mark Elliot (University of Manchester), Sofia Olhede (UCL), Frederike Kaltheuner (Privacy International) and Reema Patel (Nuffield Foundation).

Find out more and register for the event

New online resource: Introduction to Spatial Interaction Models

In our latest online resource, Professor Andy Newing explains spatial interaction models. This short video introduces spatial interaction models within social science resource, using straightforward examples to outline the concept of the models and the theory behind them.

View the video here