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Training course to provide introduction to National Pupil Database

A new NCRM training course will provide an introduction to the National Pupil Database (NPD), an administrative data resource that covers the education system in England. The …

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Registration opens for 2023 Research Methods e-festival

Registration is now open for the 2023 Research Methods e-Festival, which takes place on 7-9 November. Attendees can choose from a selection of 100 sessions on …

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NCRM hosts co-design retreat

Twenty researchers, representing the ESRC-funded Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) health pathways, recently attended a two-day NCRM-led retreat to explore the interface of health and social science …

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Dr James Hall to join NCRM as new Deputy Director

NCRM has appointed Dr James Hall of the University of Southampton …

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NCRM shares research with Government Social Research team

NCRM Co-Director Professor Melanie Nind recently took up the invitation to speak to Government Social Research (GSR) about her team’s work on changing research practices …

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Watch: NCRM Annual Lecture 2023

The video of the NCRM Annual Lecture 2023 is now available to watch on YouTube and the NCRM website. The lecture provides an overview of conversation …

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Programme details announced for 2023 Research Methods e-Festival

The draft programme for the 2023 Research Methods e-Festival is now available. It features almost 100 sessions on a wide range of topics and includes workshops, …

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New publication highlights NCRM activities from 2020 to 2023

NCRM has launched a new publication that highlights our activities and achievements from the past three years. Called Learning Together, the publication provides an overview of our …