Database systems are increasingly being used for working with medical data and enable the rapid querying of complex data in health and social care. This short course will introduce the theory behind the relational data model and enable participants to gain an understanding on how data can be modelled and stored in a relational database […]
Primary and Secondary care records are increasingly being linked for use in research. These data, however, are collected as part of routine care or for administrative purposes and a significant amount of work is required to build robust and accurate definitions of clinical concepts that can used to identify cases for further study. In this […]
Analysing embodied interaction enables researchers to study the qualitative details of communication and to do reliable coding of interaction for quantification. Some researchers use video stills and word processing software to add arrows and highlights. Others use simple sketches or tracings to present their research findings in their final published results. However, until now, no […]
The ESRC offer their funded researchers a free one-day media training session that provides the opportunity to develop practical media skills in a safe environment including guidance on engaging the media with confidence – and plenty of opportunity to practice. Suitable for later stage PhD Researchers and Post-Doc Fellows. For further information visit the ESRC website and see the Media training […]
This course is aimed at researchers and teachers who have previously mostly worked in the qualitative tradition of research, but wish to understand or begin to research in the quantitative tradition. It assumes no more than a lay knowledge of quantitative methods (such as surveys or polling) and will take participants on a journey from […]
Please note: this session is only available to participants who have completed the GIS Introduction session and are using GIS or, participants who have some previous experience of GIS and require a refresher training. This session continues from Geographical Information System (GIS): Introduction and provides an opportunity to focus on specific project needs. Participants are […]
This workshop is aimed at those who have no experience of R, and will provide a solid introduction to using it for data analysis by covering how to handle data structures such as vectors, matrices, and data frames. Prerequisites: None Attendance at this event is free of charge but booking is essential as space is […]
Aimed at those who are new to research or wish to update their knowledge, this session will detail the expected standards, values and behaviours set out by the University, funders and regulators in the ‘Concordat to support research integrity’ (Universities UK). This session will give you an overview of regulatory frameworks and introduce you to […]
Stand and Deliver focuses on how presenters build relationships with their audiences and use their internal and external resources to create impact. With this course you will master concepts and practical exercises with which to approach presentations in the future. University of Bristol students only. Book here.
This session is designed for postgraduate researchers and beyond in their research degree. Issues of career planning and management for academics and more generally. Options – within academia and beyond. Opening opportunities for yourself. Identifying gaps and what you can do to bridge them. The session will include: How do you know what you might […]