Generative AI is reshaping research: writing, analysis, collaboration. This new course gives researchers space to think it through critically, then experiment hands-on with their own materials. University of Manchester, 14 October, 10:00-16:00 www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

New to Git? Learn core version control skills using a simple graphical interface. Create repositories, manage branches and collaborate via GitHub—no command line required. Date: 15 July, 13:00-16:00 Sign up: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

Join our 5-day Summer School on experimental methods in the social sciences. Learn the foundations & gain practical skills in designing, implementing, analysing & presenting lab, field & survey experiments. Date: 29 June and 3 July 2026 at @unisouthampton. Learn more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

Using Generative AI in Ethical and Professional Ways as a Researcher, 14 Oct'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...

Join our 2-day online course on Participatory Action Research (PAR) and explore co-production, community engagement, power-sharing, participatory methods, and collaborative approaches to health research and action for change. Join:

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. 22-26 June 2026. Join: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

The online NCRM short course Political Ethnography will run on Friday mornings from 2-23 October 2026. It will teach participants how to conduct #qualitative field research, particularly participant observation and interviewing. Register: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

The NCRM course Participatory Action Research: Equitable Partnerships and Engaged Research takes place on 17-18 June 2026. Led by @kimozano.bsky.social, the online course includes practical activities and advice clinics. Register: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

AI for Survey Researchers (three workshop series) - online A clear, practical introduction to how LLMs actually work and how to use them effectively in research. Date: 8 June, 22 June, 6 July Join:

New QMEG quant masterclass (28 May, 3–4.30pm UK): Professor Christian Bokhove explores the potential of using International Large-scale Assessment data (PISA/TIMSS), including complex sampling designs and analysis in R. Online & free: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

Join our 5-day Summer School on experimental methods in the social sciences. Learn the foundations & gain practical skills in designing, implementing, analysing & presenting lab, field & survey experiments. Date: 29 June and 3 July 2026 at @unisouthampton. Learn more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

Join this one-day course exploring what decolonial research is, how to practically implement it, and what its critics say about it. Date: 14 July 2026 Details: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

This workshop introduces IE as a feminist approach to social research that focuses on how texts and language organise our everyday lives. You'll be able to translate your own research ideas and projects into an IE research proposal. Date: 21-22 September Join: 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. 22-26 June 2026. Join: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

New QMEG quant masterclass (28 May, 3–4.30pm UK): Professor Christian Bokhove explores the potential of using International Large-scale Assessment data (PISA/TIMSS), including complex sampling designs and analysis in R. Online & free:

A hands‑on introduction to deep learning for researchers with some ML experience. Train your first neural network and learn practical techniques to improve model performance. Date: 15-17 September, 09:00-17:00 Sign up: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

Learn how to write, debug and understand code using AI tools. A practical, beginner‑friendly course covering ethical, security and reliability issues. No coding experience needed. Date: 3 September, 13:00-16:30 Sign up:

The NCRM course Participatory Action Research: Equitable Partnerships and Engaged Research takes place on 17-18 June 2026. Led by @kimozano.bsky.social, the online course includes practical activities and advice clinics. Register: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

Join our 2-day online course on Participatory Action Research (PAR) and explore co-production, community engagement, power-sharing, participatory methods, and collaborative approaches to health research and action for change. Join:

AI for Survey Researchers (a three workshop series) - online A clear, practical introduction to how LLMs actually work and how to use them effectively in research. Date: 8 June, 22 June, 6 July Join:

New to Git? Learn core version control skills using a simple graphical interface. Create repositories, manage branches and collaborate via GitHub—no command line required. Date: 15 July, 13:00-16:00 Sign up: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

Join our 5-day Summer School on experimental methods in the social sciences. Learn the foundations & gain practical skills in designing, implementing, analysing & presenting lab, field & survey experiments. Date: 29 June and 3 July 2026 at @unisouthampton. Learn more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

Building Constellations of Creative & 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. Join: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

Quantitative Methods in Education Masterclass Series (Spring 2026). Can machine learning deliver rigorous inference for complex sampling designs like traditional statistical models? The second session takes place on 5 May, 15:00-16:00. More details:

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 days: 22-26 June 2026.

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...

How to write your Methodology Chapter, 1 June 2026 Presenter - Dr Patrick Brindle This online workshop aims to give participants a range of practical approaches they can adopt when writing about methodology in the social sciences, with a particular focus on writing a PhD methodology chapter.

@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.

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...

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

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...

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...

Last few places remaining! 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 @ncrm.ac.uk #CRMethods #Research #PhD

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:

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

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...

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...

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...

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. Read more:

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...

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.