Data on young people and education at the UK Data Service
Date:
28/01/2026
Organised by:
University of Manchester
Presenter:
Dr Pierre Walthery
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
Emma Green
emma.green-3@manchester.ac.uk
Venue: Online
Description:
This free webinar will offer an introduction to the secondary survey data available from the UK Data Service for researching young people and education. It is aimed at anyone interested in learning about these data and will provide a starting point for those looking to begin research or teaching in this area.
The session will cover:
An introduction to the UK Data Service, types of data and training resources.
Key datasets for education research available at the UK Data Service: an overview of major UK studies, such as the Birth Cohort Studies and Next Steps, as well as some lesser known surveys.
Finding relevant data: Guidance on common variables within these studies that measure educational outcomes, student well-being, and factors affecting educational trajectories. Also the potential for linking survey data with administrative records, such as school performance data or exam results.
Access conditions: How to access microdata from the UK Data Service.
The webinar will consist of a presentation followed by questions from participants.
Presenter: Dr Pierre Walthery, UK Data Service.
This event will be livestreamed on our UK Data Service YouTube channel but the chat will be disabled. By registering and attending the Zoom event you will be able to ask questions and interact.
Recordings of UK Data Service events are made available on our YouTube channel and, together with the slides, on our past events pages soon after the event has taken place.
Cost:
Free
Website and registration:
Region:
International
Keywords:
Frameworks for Research and Research Designs, Data Collection, Data Quality and Data Management , Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, Mixed Methods Data Handling and Data Analysis
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Frameworks for Research and Research Designs
Data Collection
Data Quality and Data Management
Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis
Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis
Mixed Methods Data Handling and Data Analysis