New Working Paper from @profpeterlynn.bsky.social: Web-first or CAPI-first? How best to combine modes to recruit a probability-based general population survey sample. Web-first design resulted in higher response rates and a more representative sample. www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/research/pub...

For anyone interested in the latest thinking regarding survey methods (especially, but not only, in a UK context), all the presentations from last week's Survey Futures conference are now online. surveyfutures.net/internationa...

Nominations for the latest Survey Futures Early Career Impact Awards are now open until Thursday 10 September. Early career researchers working in the UK 🇬🇧 on survey design, delivery, or methods for up to seven years are eligible for nomination.

7 July, 2.00-4.00, a workshop from the Survey Futures project on nonresponse follow-ups to web surveys. Are they still needed? And what are the implications for data quality? The workshop is free to attend, but you need to register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/survey-fut...

Three Survey Futures project online workshops will be held next week: Monday 16 March, 1-1.45pm (GMT) | Recruitment methods: buff.ly/3ReZjzj Monday 16 March, 3-4.30pm (GMT) | Accessibility and inclusivity: buff.ly/p0Sijor Thursday 19 March, 3-5pm (GMT) | Video Interviewing: buff.ly/Xr60zZR

Very excited to announce that registration is now open for the Survey Futures international research conference, in London, this June. Come and hear about all the findings from our broad research programme and prospects for the future. Details here: surveyfutures.net/internationa...

I'm looking forward to having a small part in this workshop, which is led by my fantastic colleagues Nhlanhla Ndebele and Nathan Reece.

Register to attend our first survey methods webinar of 2026 on within-household selection methods taking place from 1-2pm (GMT) on Tuesday 13 January. Nathan Reece (@citystgeorges.bsky.social) and @profpeterlynn.bsky.social will discuss alternative methods of respondent selection.

The programme for our Survey Practice Forum in Cardiff on 29 January is now online at surveyfutures.net/events/2025/.... It's looking exciting! Register now if you want to attend.

If you are interested in the latest methods research from the Survey Futures programme, and especially if you are interested in surveys in Wales, come to our next Survey Practice Forum in Cardiff on 29 January. It's free but places are limited. Register now! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5th-survey...

Surveys are a cornerstone of research in the social and behavioral sciences, but they come with challenges. In a new How to Comment, Peter Lynn shares practical advice on ensuring surveys are truly fit for purpose!

This summer, we came together with ONS & OSR to explore innovative solutions to falling survey response rates. Collaboration is key to solving system-wide challenges, and this roundtable was just the start. Read more 👉 rss.org.uk/news-publica...

Free webinar next Wednesday on targeted designs to address survey nonresponse. Sign up if you are interested! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

In June, I'm co-presenting a free workshop on targeted survey design. It's in London, in person. Spread the word. And register now: surveyfutures.net/events/2025/...

I'm at Tilburg University today. They seem to have adopted a new strapline since I was last here. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...

Coming up on Thursday. nimlas.isr.umich.edu/workshops/#g...

🚨 JOB ALERT: We're looking for a skilled researcher with a strong understanding of survey methodology and experience in conducting quantitative analysis of complex survey data. Apply by Friday, 14 March! Find out more on the CLS website: bit.ly/3KuzL1x

Job opportunity! Survey methodologists: a chance to join our superb Survey Futures team. Based in London at UCL, the job for this Research Fellow includes working on projects evaluating best methods for complex measurement in self-completion surveys. Closing date 10 March. Details: bit.ly/4ieDTRQ

Great funding opportunity! Use our innovative Understanding Society data sets and/or innovative analysis methods with one of our Fellowships. www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/news/2025/02...

Looking forward to being on a panel tomorrow discussing UN guidance for the conduct of surveys of individuals and households. Come and join us! Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/145521...

"Surveys are really critical for the fabric of society." Sarah Henry of the Office for National Statistics speaking to early career researchers at our Survey Futures conference at ISER, University of Essex today.

Just attended a WISM seminar in which Melike Sarac and @bradytwest.bsky.social reported on this research on showcards: academic.oup.com/ijpor/articl.... This nicely highlighted the wealth of data available from the @ess-survey.bsky.social for methodological research.

I'm looking forward to delivering (at the second attempt!) this workshop for the NIMLAS network next month. See some of you there! nimlas.isr.umich.edu/workshops/

For the past year, I've been part of a steering committee overseeing production of the "United Nations Handbook of Surveys on Individuals and Households: Foundations and Emerging Approaches." We now have a draft: lnkd.in/eadGArzE. We'd love to receive your feedback: lnkd.in/eCZrtjkk.

Who writes these misogynistic sub-heads in the Telegraph? The words "first female" have no relevance to this story and no place in the headline. Is this OK, @ipso.co.uk? @telegraphnews.bsky.social #casualsexism

If you missed it, you can read here about our amazing Survey Futures early career award winners: