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QMEG Masterclass: Longitudinal Growth Modelling with SEM

Longitudinal research frequently seeks to understand not only whether people or other units change over time, but also whether they differ in their starting points, …

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AI Survey Network Webinar - 22 October 2026

We are pleased to invite you to the next AI Survey Network webinar, taking place on Thursday 22 October 2026, 13:00–14:00, via Microsoft Teams. The …

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Free Survey Futures workshop explores nonresponse follow-ups to web surveys

This free online workshop will explore whether nonresponse follow-ups are still needed for web surveys of the UK general population.The workshop, Are nonresponse follow-ups to web …

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Advocating for Qualitative Research in Professional, Policy and Academic Contexts

The second session, run as part of the NCRM Collaborative & Participatory Methodological Special Interest Group (CP MSIG)’s 2026 Critical Conversations webinar series, asked a question …

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Photo Elicitation as a Tool for Epiphanic Healing in Adult Child Survivors of Domestic Abuse

Summary: This article explores how Photo Elicitation (PE) serves a dual purpose: as a tool for gathering information, and as a gentle pathway to healing for …

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Next QUEST Seminar: Researcher Trauma in Qualitative Research

The next event in the QUEST/NCRM/SCDTP free seminar series takes place online on 23rd April 2026, 13:00-14:30.Investigating topics that are emotionally demanding, because of the stress …

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Collaborative and Participatory Methodological Special Interest Group launches fourth Critical Conversations webinar series

NCRM's Collaborative and Participatory Methodological Special Interest Group are launching their fourth annual Critical Conversations webinar series in March 2026.Creating a space for critical …

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Researchers debate future impact of AI on health and social science

NCRM has held a public debate on whether AI is the future of health and social science.The event took place at University College London on …