National Centre for Research Methods

Training course: Studying Human-Computer Interaction with Video Human-computer interaction (HCI) is an ever-more pervasive phenomenon. Many societies are at the point where avoiding interaction with digital technologies is hugely challenging. In this way HCI –

Learn video-based methods for studying human-computer interaction on our online course.

The course takes place over two mornings on 16-17 September 2025, delivered by @liverpooluni.bsky.social.

Learn more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14260

Training course: Introducing Qualitative Secondary Analysis: from why to do it, to how to do it This one-day online, interactive course will provide a practical introduction to Qualitative Secondary Analysis. The morning session will explore key debates and histories characterising the beginnin

NCRM is running a one-day interactive course that will provide a practical introduction to qualitative secondary analysis.

The online course takes place on 15 September 2025.

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Training course: An Introduction to Critical Praxeological Analysis (online) Critical Praxeological Analysis (CPA) is a new approach which provides a way of conducting critical qualitative research.CPA synthesises ideas from three key areas: Wittgensteinian philosophy, partic

NCRM is running two courses on a new approach to critical #QualitativeResearch.

Introduction to Critical Praxeological Analysis
10-11 Sept. 2025
Register: ow.ly/cvoY50UKVIc

Advanced Critical Praxeological Analysis
22 and 29 Oct. 2025
Register: ow.ly/2VNI50UKVJz

Training course: Political Ethnography This course aims to teach participants how to conduct qualitative field research, particularly participant observation and ordinary language interviewing. The course provides an understanding of the

The NCRM short course Political Ethnography takes place on 9-11 September 2025 at @unisouthampton.bsky.social.

It will teach participants how to conduct #qualitative field research, particularly participant observation and ordinary language interviewing.

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YouTube video by National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM) Multi Modal Qualitative Research - Smartphones

Check out this short video tutorial about Multimodal Qualitative Research using smart phones that may be useful when working in the community with hard to reach populations.

From the National Centre for Research Methods @ncrm.ac.uk

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In our survey of researchers who have taken part in NCRM training, 92 per cent of respondents said they were satisfied or very satisfied.

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Training course: Political Ethnography This course aims to teach participants how to conduct qualitative field research, particularly participant observation and ordinary language interviewing. The course provides an understanding of the

We’re kicking off next year with our Methods Course in Political Ethnography, in partnership with @ncrm.ac.uk
📅 Register here and spread the word: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

Here’s to another amazing year of vibrant conversations and cutting-edge research! 🌟

Training course: Introduction to Multilevel Modelling Using MLwiN, R, or Stata: 9 - 11 July 2025, Online via Zoom InstructorsProfessor George Leckie and Professor William Browne SummaryThis three-day course provides an introduction to multilevel modelling and includes software practicals in your choice

Looking for an introduction to #MultilevelModelling?

Join the Centre for Multilevel Modelling’s three-day course on 9-11 July 2025.

It will be led by Professors George Leckie and William Browne of @SOEBristol.

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NCRM is a strategic leader within the UK's #ResearchMethods ecosystem, supporting trainers, advancing training practices and collaborating with other providers.

To find out how we're helping to build the UK's #research capability, read our impact report: buff.ly/RisFFv4

Training course: Introduction to Social Network Analysis - online To prevent obesity or smoking initiation among teenagers, who should be targeted in an intervention? How can we contain the spread of an infectious disease under limited resources? Who should be vacc

Introduction to Social Network Analysis takes place online on 7-8 July 2025.

Participants will learn #ResearchMethods for analysing social connections and how they influence issues such as health and crime.

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We’re excited to share that our co-director @marianaborges.bsky.social will be delivering an in-person Political Ethnography methods course this September, in partnership with @ncrm.ac.uk
The course offers hands-on activities and a deep dive into what makes a good ethnography in political research.

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Applications to participate in the Research Methods Rendezvous are open until 2 July 2025.

This free NCRM event will explore the process of turning ideas into #research projects.

#RMR2025 takes place online on 10 September and 29 October 2025.

Apply: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/RMR...

Training course: AI for Supporting Analysis of Qualitative Data - online [additional dates available] THIS COURSE WILL RUN ON 4TH, 10TH AND 23RD JULY - SUBJECT TO DEMANDWhat will AI mean for the future of social research? Claims about the opportunities and risks abound. Meanwhile, there is evidence t

Learn how to use AI tools for qualitative data analysis on NCRM's new online course.

The one-day course will be delivered three times next month, on 4, 10 and 23 July 2025.

Read more and register: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14307

Job Opportunity at the University of Southampton: Lecturer in Research Methods/ AI Skills The University of Southampton invites applications for a Lecturer from candidates with interests in AI, quantitative research methods, applied statistics, survey methodology and/or (online) data…

Job opportunity: Lecturer in Research Methods / AI Skills at @unisouthampton.

The successful candidate will be part of a new AI skills project funded by @UKRI_News.

Application deadline: 24 June 2025

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Mobile methods in social research This event explores the promising developments in doing research with participants while ‘on the move’ - walking, swimming and driving.

A free webinar on mobile methods will explore ways of doing #research with participants while on the move.

Speakers at the QUEST event, on Wednesday, 2 July 2025, will discuss how they have used walking, swimming and driving in their work.

Book a place:

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Learn the key elements of qualitative longitudinal research on NCRM's one-day online course.

Introducing Qualitative Longitudinal Research: From Design to Analysis takes place on 23 June 2025.

Book a place: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

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NCRM is running an online course on methods for understanding measurement error and mode effects in survey data.

The course takes place on 23-24 June 2025.

It will focus on survey measurement of health.

Register: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

Lights, camera, research! 🎦

My new blog @ncrm.ac.uk on visual research methods: ncrm.ac.uk/news/show.ph...

Thanks for many colleagues and students' sharing and inquiring minds!

A promotional graphic for the Research Methods Rendezvous, which takes place online on 10 September and 29 October 2025.

NCRM has opened applications to participate in the Research Methods Rendezvous!

This free event will explore the process of turning early-stage ideas into #research projects.

#RMR2025 takes place online on 10 September and 29 October 2025.

Apply: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/RMR...

Training course: Introducing Qualitative Longitudinal Research: From Design to Analysis (Online) This one-day online, interactive course will provide a practical introduction to qualitative longitudinal enquiry. The morning session will explore key design features of this methodology, including

There are still spaces available to join our online and revamped National Centre for Research Methods training:

Introducing Qualitative Longitudinal Research: From Design to Analysis

Monday 23rd June, 10-5pm

Register here: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

Research Ethics Colloquium 2025 Join the Department for Continuing Education’s second annual research ethics colloquium, a dynamic forum exploring AI’s evolving role in lifelong learning and its ethical implications in academic…

📢 Registration is now open for the Research Ethics Colloquium – 13 June 2025!

Join us in Oxford or online to explore key issues in research ethics, with a spotlight on AI in lifelong learning.

🔗 Sign up and be part of the conversation: buff.ly/2SpDMda

#ResearchEthics #OxfordLifelong Learning

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A one-day workshop will explore the use of AI in survey research.

The event, on 9 July 2025, will take place at @ucl as part of a new UKRI-funded project on AI skills.

Researchers are invited to submit contributions or register to attend.

Read more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/news/show.ph...

NCRM resource | Focus Group - Introduction by Karen Lumsden As a qualitative method, focus groups are used to obtain a range of views or opinions in social research from social actors including, for example, citizens, community members and groups, customers,

From @ncrm.ac.uk - a handy introduction to #FocusGroups: www.ncrm.ac.uk/resources/on... #SocialResearch

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NCRM helps to advance #ResearchMethods through initiatives like our Innovation Fora programme, which brings together researchers at collaborative events.

To find out more about how we're supporting innovation, read our impact report: buff.ly/RisFFv4

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WORKSHOP:

Working with Qualitative Interview Data: Themes & Beyond

2-5pm, Thur 29 May 2025

This @methodsmcr.bsky.social workshop explores ways of analysing qualitative data in creative, curious ways.

@uomsociology.bsky.social @ncrm.ac.uk
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Interested in learning how to use RStudio?

We are running an introductory course at @UniofExeter on 2-3 June 2025.

Participants will learn how to navigate RStudio and use it to analyse data.

Sign up: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14147

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Elevate your statistical analysis skills at the free Southampton Summer Statistics School.

The event takes place at @unisouthampton.bsky.social on 9-11 July 2025.

Attendees can join as many sessions as they like over the three days.

Register: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14261

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The registration deadline for our new event on improvising #ResearchMethods is Tuesday, 13 May 2025.

The event takes place on 9-10 July 2025 at @OfficialUoM. Registration is free.

Read more and register: www.ncrm.ac.uk/about/engage/improvising.php

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Are you interested in learning about best practices in coding when working with administrative data?

A new online course by @ncrm.ac.uk @unisouthampton.bsky.social & @adr-uk.bsky.social is now open for bookings.

📅 29-31 July
📍 Online
🔗 www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

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Our advanced #GIS course will show you how to prepare and conduct spatial analysis on a variety of spatial data in R.

The course will be held online over two mornings on 3-4 June 2025.

Find out more and register: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=13707