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The NCRM International Visiting Exchange Scheme The NCRM International Visitor Exchange Scheme (IVES) was set up as an important pillar of the NCRM’s international strategy. The NCRM team wanted to promote and foster formal links with overseas experts and centres of methodological excellence. We also wanted to give social science researchers a chance to work with international ... Read more... Submitted by Tarani Chandola, NCRM, University of Manchester on Wednesday, 15th January 2020

Remembering Kandy Woodfield In 2019 we lost a member of our community whose work and company has enriched our lives. I refer to Kandy Woodfield: social researcher; trainer; CIPD professional; author; blogger; thought-leader, advocate and friend of NCRM. I had the pleasure of working with her for over a decade. Her enthusiasm, warmth, humour ... Read more... Submitted by Debbie Collins, Director of NatCen Learning and NCRM doctoral researcher on Wednesday, 15th January 2020

Methodological innovations and resources: a keynote panel for the World Conference on Qualitative Research During the third phase of the National Centre for Research Methods the Centre has acted as a focal point for national and international research and training activities in social science research methods. It has driven forward methodological development and innovation through a programme of cutting-edge research, and it has supported capacity ... Read more... Submitted by Melanie Nind, NCRM, University of Southampton on Wednesday, 15th January 2020

Walking methods in Olympic cities - turning a research article into a video script Walking methods have different applications, including in Olympic cities. The ‘Olympic city’ provides sociologists, anthropologists and psychologists alike a fascinating incubator of social organising and ordering. Considerable planning and energy go in to crafting temporary ‘Games spaces’ and orchestrating the flows and circulations of people in and out of them. ‘Host ... Read more... Submitted by Mike Duignan, Coventry Business School, Coventry University on Wednesday, 15th January 2020

A short history of NCRM As the National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM) begins its 16th year there are many achievements of which the team can be both proud and confident that they will have an enduring legacy. The NCRM arose out of recognition in the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), its principal funder, and ... Read more... Submitted by Graham Crow, NCRM, University of Edinburgh on Wednesday, 15th January 2020

Final issue of MethodsNews and the new phase of the National Centre for Research Methods NCRM entered a new phase in January 2020. With the new ESRC award for 5 years we will be focusing on delivering a comprehensive programme of cutting-edge research methods training across the UK. We will not be undertaking new methodological research as part of this award, though there will be some ... Read more... Submitted by Eva Nedbalova on Wednesday, 15th January 2020

Help us to build a new Research Methods Training Portal We are conducting a survey of user needs and expectations to inform the design of a new Research Methods Training Portal. This survey is for anyone who has an interest in research methods training – either as a potential user or contributor. The survey questionnaire asks about your role, the types ... Read more... Submitted by Eva Nedbalova on Thursday, 9th January 2020

NCRM entering a new phase in 2020 - help us to shape our new training portal We are happy to announce that the National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM) will be continuing into a new phase from January 2020 with an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) award for 5 years. In the new phase of the Centre we will focus on delivering a comprehensive programme of cutting-edge research ... Read more... Submitted by Eva Nedbalova on Tuesday, 7th January 2020

The future of online data collection in social surveys Dr Olga Maslovskaya (NCRM senior researcher) is organising an event on The future of online data collection in social surveys. It will take place at the Royal Statistical Society in London on 21st November. Attendance is free and open to all, but pre-registration is required. ... Read more... Submitted by Eva Nedbalova on Wednesday, 30th October 2019

Postcolonial and Indigenous Research New QUEST (Qualitative Expertise at Southampton) seminar on: Postcolonial and Indigenous Research Wednesday 6th November, 14:00 - 15.30 Building 58, Room 1023, Highfield Campus Presentations and speakers: Getting lost and finding your way home: locating practices in an Indigenous research paradigm Ian Calliou, Coventry University Indigenous and non-Indigenous research partnership resources Read more... Submitted by Eva Nedbalova on Friday, 11th October 2019

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