Data Resources Training Network

The Data Resources Training Network (DRTN) provides a forum to support collaboration between ESRC-funded data services. The DRTN coordinates and facilitates opportunities to add value to individual member activities, limiting duplication and sharing intelligence.

The DRTN runs free webinars on how national datasets can be used to research various topics. Further information about upcoming and previous webinars is available below.

Members

In addition to NCRM, members of the DRTN include:

Webinars

The DRTN membership identifies thematic priorities to organise and deliver free webinars. Upcoming events are listed below. This page also features videos of previous events, as well as supporing materials such as slides, recommended reading and useful resources.

Upcoming events in 2025

Exploring Ethnicity through National Datasets Webinar (19 September)

This webinar will discuss ways of exploring ethnicity through national datasets. It takes place on Friday, 19 September 2025 at 10:00. Register

Exploring Ageing through National Datasets Webinar (9 October)

Speakers at this event will talk about how to research ageing using various national datasets. It takes place on Thursday, 9 October 2025 at 13:30. Register

Exploring Youth Transitions and Outcomes through National Datasets (11 November)

The third webinar of 2025 will feature presentations from three speakers on the topic of youth transitions. It will be held on Tuesday, 11 November 2025 at 11:00. Register

Webinar on digital life (details to be confirmed)

Videos of previous events

Researching Deprivation in the UK

This webinar focused on the use of secondary data analysis for the study of deprivation in the UK context. The three presentations covered: the datasets that are available to researchers; research using the English indices of multiple deprivation; research using open data.

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Data on Environmental Attitudes and Behaviours

The speakers at this webinar discussed the use of secondary data analysis for the study of environmental attitudes and behaviours in the UK context. Their presentations covered: the datasets that are available to researchers; research on assessing the structure of UK environmental concern and its association with pro-environmental behaviour; the Digital Solutions Programme.

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Introduction to Surveys and Longitudinal Data: Mental Health and Well-being Research

This webinar focused on the use of secondary data analysis for the study of mental health and well-being. The three speakers discussed: cohort and household panel studies; cross sectional surveys; investigating the trajectory of well-being.

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Lessons from Covid-19 Data

This webinar featured presentations from three researchers at UK data resources who discussed their approaches, conclusions and experiences surrounding COVID-19 data.

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Exploring Social Inequalities through National Datasets

Speakers at this webinar discussed ways of exploring social inequalities through national datasets. Their presentations focused on gender pay gaps and ethnic inequalities.

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Exploring Educational Outcomes through National Datasets

This webinar highlighted a wide range of data sources on educational outcomes, exploring gender pay gaps, assessments and labour market trajectories. Speakers discussed the UK Data Service, large-scale educational assessments and Longitudinal Education Outcomes data.

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Exploring Work, Employment and Income through National and European Datasets

This event explored secondary, quantitative data related to work, employment and income. Speakers discussed the UK Data Service, the newly-linked ASHE-HMRC PAYE and Self-Assessment dataset, and Round 9 data from the European Social Survey.

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