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NCRM to continue delivering training after end of current phase

NCRM will continue to deliver research methods training courses and activities after the end of its current six-year phase.From January 2026, the centre will run …

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Resource for teachers of research methods aims to spark ‘aha’ moments

A new NCRM online resource offers support for teachers of research methods.The free publication answers the question: “how do you spark those ‘aha’ lightbulb moments in …

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Registration opens for the NCRM Annual Lecture 2025

Registration has opened for the NCRM Annual Lecture 2025.The free event will explore how researchers can use AI responsibly in their work.It takes place on Wednesday, …

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Research methods teaching through the medium of Welsh: from classroom to career

Wales is a bilingual nation. Around a fifth of school-aged children attend Welsh-medium education, achieving fluency levels that equip them to live and work in a …

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Join free event on improvising methods

Applications are open for a new NCRM event on improvising research methods.The two-day event takes place on 15-16 October 2025 at The University of Manchester.It …

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Revisiting access and inclusion in research methods

As a part of the Wellcome Anti-Ableist Research Cultures (WAARC) project at the University of Sheffield, we have been exploring ways of making research more …

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Applications open for Research Methods Rendezvous

NCRM has opened applications to participate in the Research Methods Rendezvous, a unique new event that will explore the process of turning ideas into research …

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Apply for position of Lecturer in Research Methods / AI Skills

The University of Southampton is inviting applications for the position of Lecturer in Research Methods / AI Skills.The successful candidate will be part of an …