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Webinar to discuss data resources for mental health and wellbeing research

Researchers are invited to attend a free webinar on mental health and wellbeing research. Organised by the Data Resources Training Network (DRTN), the event will take …

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Creative methods: How to capitalise on creativity in participatory research

How can creative methods be presented as a valid tool in participatory research? And what are the empirical implications? If these questions draw your attention to …

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Webinar to discuss how to navigate FOI in the UK

The next webinar in our series on freedom of information (FOI) will focus on how to navigate the FOI process in the UK. The event – FOI …

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Freedom of information at the EU – who can access what and how?

The second webinar in our series on freedom of information in social research focused on access to European Union (EU) documents and the role of …

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Second episode of NCRM and YouthLife podcast out now

The second episode of NCRM’s new podcast series is out now. Each episode in the six-part series features a conversation with a leading expert on qualitative longitudinal …

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Register your interest in computational methods spring school

Researchers interested in computational social science are being invited to express their interest in a spring school that will be held in April 2023. The NCRM/Exeter …

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Registration open for third Critical Conversations webinar

The third event in NCRM’s Critical Conversations webinar series is now open for registrations. The free webinar, on Wednesday, 14 December 2022, will focus on working with …

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Call opens for 2023 Research Methods e-Festival

The call for contributions for the 2023 Research Methods e-Festival is now open. The online event, on 7-9 November 2023, will be a celebration of research …