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Methods News aims to cover methodological developments in the social sciences and beyond, across all disciplines and sectors. Our articles include news stories from NCRM and its partners, plus updates and features from external organisations and individuals.


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Researchers illuminate role of sound in urban studies

NCRM has published a new video that illuminates the role that sound can play in qualitative research.The video features presentations from three researchers: Dr Rishika …

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Learn about UK education datasets at free webinar

Researchers interested in education in the UK can learn how to use national datasets in their research at a free webinar.The event, on Friday, 14 …

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Dad-shaped holes and opportunities in data about UK children

Dads feature in the lives of the vast majority of children. In Millennium Cohort Study (MCS) data (see chart below), 85 per cent of 17-year-olds lived …

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What is agent-based modelling and how can it be useful for public health research?

As public health researchers, we are accustomed to wrestling with multifaceted challenges that surpass simple cause-and-effect relationships. Whether it be disease transmission, obesity, or addressing health …

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Your help needed to shape research skills training

Researchers are being given the chance to help shape the way that research skills training is delivered in the future.The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), …

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NCRM funding extended until end of 2025

NCRM has received new funding that will enable it to continue its high-quality research methods training and capacity-building activities until the end of 2025.The Economic …

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Webinar to discuss use of participatory methods in health research

A panel of experts at a free webinar will discuss their experiences of using participatory methods in health research.The event – on Thursday, 25 April …

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Series of briefings outlines societal changes impacting methods

NCRM has published a new series of briefings that outline social and technical changes which may impact social research methods in the future.The series is …