24 October 2019 Online, 15.00 – 16.00 BST Census data from 1971-2011 provides a unique source of robust population data, particularly for small areas and often-overlooked groups, such as those living in establishments. This webinar is intended as an introduction to the Census data available from the UK Data Service, for anyone who is interested […]
This four-day bootcamp is aimed at academics and postgraduate researchers across the social sciences wishing to build skills with computer programming as a research method. The event will provide participants with not only programming skills (i.e. the “how” of programming) but also explore Python as a tool that can be creatively applied to problems in the […]
Having trouble staying motivated when writing? Writing retreats can be a great way to stay focused and meet your fellow students! Student-led weekly writing retreats are being held at 1 Priory Road in Bristol and all SWDTP students are welcome! The day is split up into blocks and you can choose to attend as many or little […]
31 October 2019 Online, 15.00 – 16.00 GMT This introductory webinar is intended for anyone who wants to learn about the qualitative or mixed-methods data available from the UK Data Service. The UK Data Service provides access to a range of qualitative and mixed-methods data including Peter Townsend’s Last Refuge and Neighbourhood Boundaries, Social Disorganisation […]
The ESRC’s annual Festival of Social Science is back and will run across the UK from 2nd – 9th November 2019. The inclusive festival of social science events happening in locations around the country is aimed at policy makers, businesses, young people and the wider public. Find out more about the festival on the website. Researchers can apply to […]
Having trouble staying motivated when writing? Writing retreats can be a great way to stay focused and meet your fellow students! Student-led weekly writing retreats are being held at 1 Priory Road in Bristol and all SWDTP students are welcome! The day is split up into blocks and you can choose to attend as many or little […]
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 […]
5 November 2019 Online, 15.00 – 16.00 GMT This webinar is an introduction to Office for National Statistics (ONS) business data available from the UK Data Service, such as the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings. The webinar includes an overview of the business survey areas covered (e.g. earnings and skills) and the data available. […]
Do you struggle to find the time, space or motivation to focus on your writing? Need help with a thesis chapter, confirmation report, journal paper or funding application? If so, come along to a ‘Writing Wednesdays’ session. ‘Writing Wednesdays’ run every fortnight from 13:30 – 16:30 and are held in 10W Room 4.48. Choose from one of the […]
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 […]