@melnind.bsky.social of @ncrm.ac.uk is one of the contributors participating in the launch of Teaching Research Methods in Sociology, edited by Liam Foster, Will Mason & Kitty Nichols. Book a place to join the online event on 28 April at 4pm.
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Using Generative AI in Ethical and Professional Ways as a Researcher, 13 May'26 - Mark Carrigan
Explore the opportunities, risks, and ethical use of generative AI in research in this two-part interactive training combining critical discussion with hands-on practice.
www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
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Join @nickbearman.bsky.social online for Introduction to Spatial Data and using R as a GIS on 28-29 April 2026.
You will explore how to use R to import, manage and process spatial data, make choropleth maps and perform basic spatial analysis.
Sign up: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
Introduction to Longitudinal Data Analysis covers three fundamental frameworks for analysing longitudinal data: multilevel modelling, structural equation modelling & event history analysis through a mix of lectures and hands-on practicals scheduled across five Fridays between 17 April - 22 May 2026.
Coming Soon: 2nd Survey Futures Early Career Researcher (ECR) Impact Award taking place on 12 Nov 2026. This is our opportunity to celebrate the contributions of ECRs in UK survey sector. Call for nominations will come out in May. #SurveyFutures #UKRI #ESRC
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Registration is open for our summer school on experimental methods in the #SocialSciences.
The event takes place between 29 June and 3 July 2026 at @unisouthampton.
It will cover lab, field and survey experiments.
Learn more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
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Join @nickbearman.bsky.social online for Advanced R as a GIS: Spatial Analysis and Statistics, 19-20 May'26
Learn how to prepare/conduct spatial analysis on a variety of spatial data in R, including a range of spatial overlays and data processing techniques.
Sign up: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
Building Constellations of Creative and Participatory Research is back!
Join @drlinziladlow.bsky.social & Laura Way on 19 & 20 May 2026 for this exciting interactive workshop to develop your knowledge and skills in using creative and participatory research methods.
www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
Using Generative AI in Ethical and Professional Ways as a Researcher, 13 May'26 - Mark Carrigan
Explore the opportunities, risks, and ethical use of generative AI in research in this two-part interactive training combining critical discussion with hands-on practice.
www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
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Learn about questionnaire design and different modes of data collection on our online course.
Questionnaire Design for Web, Mobile Web and Mixed-Mode Surveys takes place on 24-26 March 2026.
Find out more and register:
> Call for contributors < We invite you join a collective inquiry critically examining the tangled theoretical and social justice roots of #CreativeMethods. June 3rd, Bristol (UK).
Details & registration: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Deadline March 27th
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Join @nickbearman.bsky.social for Introduction to Spatial Data and using R as a GIS.
This online course, on 28-29 April 2026, will explore how to use R to import, manage and process spatial data, make choropleth maps and perform basic spatial analysis.
Sign up: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
Introduction to Longitudinal Data Analysis covers three fundamental frameworks for analysing longitudinal data: multilevel modelling, structural equation modelling & event history analysis through a mix of lectures and hands-on practicals scheduled across five Fridays between 17 April - 22 May 2026.
Learn about questionnaire design and different modes of data collection on our online course.
Questionnaire Design for Web, Mobile Web and Mixed-Mode Surveys takes place on 24-26 March 2026.
Find out more and register:
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Explore the fundamentals of machine learning in our online course on 17 March 2026.
Participants will learn techniques such as regression, clustering, dimensionality reduction and neural networks.
Find out more and register: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
#MachineLearning #Python
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Join us next week for Digital Research Skills for Social Scientists on 3-6 March 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn essential techniques for boosting the efficiency and reliability of your #research for just £25!
Find out more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
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Join us next week for NCRM's online course Advanced QGIS: Spatial Analysis on 3-4 March 2026 and take your spatial analysis skills to the next level!
It will teach you complex #GIS operations, including spatial overlays and point-based access analysis. Sign up: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
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Take your spatial analysis skills to the next level!
Join NCRM's online course Advanced QGIS: Spatial Analysis on 3-4 March 2026.
It will teach you complex #GIS operations, including spatial overlays and point-based access analysis. Sign up: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
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Need to boost your digital skills? We've reduced the price of this online course to just £25!
Join Digital Research Skills for Social Scientists on 3-6 March 2026 to learn techniques for boosting the efficiency and reliability of your #research.
Find out more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
Given the complexity of what it means to be a person, a one-size fits all approach to engagement cannot suffice. Join @amycbarron.bsky.social on 11 March 2026 for this online course to explore four qualitative research methods which can help to better understand diverse lives.
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Join @nickbearman.bsky.social for Introduction to QGIS: Spatial Data and Spatial Analysis.
This online course, on 24-25 February 2026, will explain how GIS works and how to use it to create maps and perform spatial analysis.
Sign up: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
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Need to boost your digital skills?
Join Digital Research Skills for Social Scientists, an online course on 3-6 March 2026.
You'll learn techniques for boosting the efficiency and reliability of your #research. Learn more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
Introduction to Longitudinal Data Analysis covers three fundamental frameworks for analysing longitudinal data: multilevel modelling, structural equation modelling & event history analysis through a mix of lectures and hands-on practicals scheduled across five Fridays between 17 April - 22 May 2026.
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Join NCRM's online course Introduction to Big Data Analysis and Management using R on 10-11 February 2026.
You'll learn efficient techniques for processing, managing and visualising large datasets.
Find out more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
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Want to push the boundaries of #EthnographicResearch?
Join Dr Alice Stefanelli of @durhamrmcentre.bsky.social for Conducting Advanced Ethnographic Research, an online course on 9-10 February 2026.
Learn more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
Building Constellations of Creative and Participatory Research is back!
Join @drlinziladlow.bsky.social & Laura Way on 19th & 20th May 2026 for this exciting interactive workshop to develop your knowledge and skills in using creative and participatory research methods.
www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
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Tired of standard ethics training?
Our Radical Research Ethics course shows you how to conduct #research that is truly ethical, with opportunities to discuss your own ethical dilemmas.
Join @drhelenkara.bsky.social on 3-4 February 2026.
Sign up: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
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Learn how to use documents as data on our upcoming online course.
The course, led by @drhelenkara.bsky.social, takes place on 21-22 January 2026.
Find out more and register: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14343
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Looking for an introduction to #MultilevelModelling?
Join Professors George Leckie and William Browne of @soebristol.bsky.social for our online short course on 13-15 January 2026.
Register: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...