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SUMMARY:Research Without Borders Showcase exhibition in Colston Hall
DESCRIPTION:More than 50 interactive\, hands-on displays will feature the most recent developments at the cutting edge of research from the University of Bristol. The public are invited to learn about what goes on behind the University’s doors and connect with the latest generation of researchers contributing to solutions to the complex challenges facing our world. \nFrom robots to nanoparticles\, from prehistoric life to cultural cooking\, visitors will be invited to: \n\n\n\nStep into simulated labs with real-life samples and experiments\nJoin a citizen science scheme to promote cat health and welfare\nEavesdrop on crocodiles\nDiscover the big ideas behind tiny nanoparticles\nLearn how to fold microscopic proteins\nChurn butter in a Roman kitchen\nExplore Earth before the dinosaurs lived on it\n\n\n\nAnd much more! \nThe exhibition will also feature artist interpretations of researcher work for visitors to view and engage with\, including a large-scale public installation created by a group of students in conjunction with a commissioned artist. \n  \nFind out more on the Research Without Borders page
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/research-without-borders-showcase-exhibition-in-colston-hall/
CATEGORIES:Showcase
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190416
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SUMMARY:NCRM Training- Qualitative research for quantitative researchers
DESCRIPTION:As a rule\, our courses cost £30 a day for UK/EU students and £60 a day for UK/EU academics\, researchers or public service staff. Register for the event here. \nThis event is aimed at quantitative researchers at all career stages who are seeking an overview of what qualitative research is and what doing it involves. The day will be structured around answering seven key questions: \n\nWhat is qualitative research and how does it compare to quantitative research?\nWhat types of data do qualitative researchers work with?\nHow are such data collected?\nHow are such data analysed?\nWhat tools and resources have been developed to assist in these processes?\nHow do qualitative researchers judge whether the outcomes are any good?\nHow might qualitative research complement quantitative research?\n\n  \nThrough examination of these questions\, with reference to examples\, delegates will learn how qualitative research sits alongside and has the potential to complement quantitative research. Delegates are also encouraged to identify to the event organisers in advance any further questions related to qualitative methods that they would like to be addressed during the event – these should be sent to gcrow@exseed.ed.ac.uk
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-training-qualitative-research-for-quantitative-researchers/
LOCATION:Room 2097\, Building 58\,  University of Southampton\, Southampton\, SO17 1BJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190412T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190412T170000
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SUMMARY:Fieldwork Challenged: Ethical\, Practical and Political Questions
DESCRIPTION:12 April 2019 \nUniversity of Bath \n4W 1.2 \nOrganisers: Dr Luisa Enria (Bath) & Dr Ross Porter (Exeter) \n  \nAs part of the South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP)\, we are organising a one-day workshop for MRes and PhD students to discuss the ethical\, practical and political challenges of doing fieldwork. \nSocial science research often involves fieldwork in locations across the world and on challenging\, sensitive topics. In our programmes we offer very good methodological and theoretical training so that our students are academically well prepared to develop research protocols and plans. However\, questions of practical challenges and the everyday ethical concerns (beyond ethical clearance practices) that inevitably emerge from the “messy” experience of fieldwork are rarely a subject of discussion. Similarly\, the political dimensions of field research—such as the ways in which it is implicated in global power structures—too often remain unchallenged. \nA growing movement of students and young scholars is identifying these as important gaps in graduate training (see for example The New Ethnographer). They are pushing for the complexities and challenges of fieldwork to be discussed openly and frankly and for them to come centre stage in the preparations for qualitative research. In addition\, there are increasing calls for critiquing the way fieldwork is currently conceptualised and carried out and the ways in which ethnographic (and other qualitative research) needs to consider the effects of identity and intersectionality on ethics and power relations in the field and the academy. Conversations to decolonise universities increasingly demand that the way we think of and carry out our work take into account diversity of experiences and voices. Finally\, there is an increasing need of discussing and debating the collaborative dimension of the research with local partners in the field as impact is becoming an important consideration of the research. \n  \nIn the workshop we aim to bring together students and staff to share personal experiences of fieldwork\, to challenge practice and discuss future imaginations of what research can and should be. We strongly encourage applications to present from SWDTP students. Presentations are invited to engage with one (or more) of the following themes: \n1. Political Challenges: Global Hierarchies and Intersectionality \n2. Ethical challenges: Situational Ethics Beyond Approvals \n3. Practical Challenges: Embracing ‘Messiness’ \nTickets available from eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/challenging-fieldwork-ethical-practical-and-political-questions-tickets-59442719775 \nFunding to attend is available for a limited number of participants travelling to Bath from other SWDTP institutions.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/fieldwork-challenged-ethical-practical-and-political-questions/
LOCATION:University of Bath\, Bath\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190410T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190410T193000
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SUMMARY:Doctoral Research Showcase\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Doctoral Research Showcase celebrates the breadth and quality of multi-disciplinary doctoral research going on here at Bath University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt brings together two student competitions\, Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) and Bake Your Doctorate\, along with posters\, demonstrations and displays from doctoral researchers. \nWhether you decide to take part\, or simply come along\, the Showcase is your opportunity to share ideas and discoveries with fellow researchers\, other students and staff\, right across the University. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT’S INVOLVED\n \n\nBake your Doctorate.\nBake your Doctorate challenges students to describe their research through the medium of baking. Last year\, after much deliberation\, the judges awarded Anna Kinsella\, (Department of Chemistry) the Panel’s Choice Award. Anna’s creation used a ferris wheel of cupcakes to represent new and natural ways to form carbon bonds\, found in molecules\, using non-toxic materials. \nThree Minute Thesis semi-finals\nThree Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an academic research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ)\, Australia. It challenges students to present what would normally be up to 80\,000 word thesis in just three minutes. Last year\, Kay Fountain from the Department of Biology and Biochemistry was crowned winner. We’ll be welcoming students to battle it out for a place at the final in June. \nPosters\, demonstrations and displays\nAlongside the competitions\, students will be presenting posters\, delivering demonstrations and creating displays to communicate their research. Ideas coming in so far include: a folk music video to explore reflections of military service\, a picture to represent how flooding is linked with our feelings and a poster to explain cell signaling in cancer and drug resistance.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/doctoral-research-showcase-2019/
LOCATION:Bath University\, Bath\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190405
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SUMMARY:ESRC Media Training
DESCRIPTION:The ESRC offer their funded researchers a 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.\nIn small group settings run by journalists\, the sessions are full of simulations providing each delegate with expert advice\, allowing them to develop their interview technique\, explain the findings of their research\, and pitch their story. \nFor more information\, click on the link:\nhttp://www.esrc.ac.uk/skills-and-careers/media-training/
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/esrc-media-training-8/
LOCATION:London\, London\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190404
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
CREATED:20181206T120257Z
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SUMMARY:NCRM Training: Using Creative Research Methods
DESCRIPTION:As a rule\, our courses cost £30 a day for UK/EU students and £60 a day for UK/EU academics\, researchers or public service staff. Register for the event here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course will outline creative research methods and show you how to use them appropriately at every stage of the research process. The course assumes that you have a good working knowledge of conventional research methods\, and builds on that knowledge by introducing arts-based methods\, research using technology\, mixed methods\, and transformative research frameworks such as participatory and activist research. Any or all of these techniques can be used alongside more conventional research methods and are often particularly useful when addressing more complex research questions. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to try applying these methods in practice. Attention will be paid to ethical issues throughout. The day will include plenty of practical advice and tips on using creative methods in research. \nThe course covers: \n\nArts-based methods\nResearch using technology\nMixed methods\nTransformative research frameworks\n\nBy the end of the course participants will: \n\n Have a good level of knowledge of creative research methods\n Understand how to use creative methods alongside more traditional methods\n Understand when to use creative methods in research\nKnow how creative methods can add value to funding bids\n\nThis course will be relevant for researchers from the third sector\, public services (e.g. health\, criminal justice\, social care\, education\, local or national government)\, and those who work in independent research organisations or academia. It is an intermediate level course and attendees will need a good working knowledge of traditional research methods. \nPreparatory Reading \nAlthough not required\, participants may wish to purchase the book on which the course is based: Creative Research Methods in the Social Sciences: A Practical Guide\, by the trainer\, published by Policy Press. NB: if participants sign up for the monthly e-newsletter produced by Policy Press\, they will receive a substantial discount on the book.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-training-using-creative-research-methods/
LOCATION:Cardiff\, Cardiff\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190403
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
CREATED:20181206T120152Z
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SUMMARY:NCRM Training: Introduction to Data Linkage and Analysing Linked Data
DESCRIPTION:As a rule\, our courses cost £30 a day for UK/EU students and £60 a day for UK/EU academics\, researchers or public service staff. Register for the event here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis short course is designed to give participants a practical introduction to data linkage and is aimed at researchers either intending to use data linkage themselves or those who want to understand more about the process so that they can analyse linked data. Day 1 (Introduction to Data Linkage) will cover examples of the uses of data linkage\, data preparation\, and methods for linkage (including deterministic and probabilistic approaches and privacy-preserving linkage). Day 2 (Introduction to Analysing Linked Data) will cover processing of linked data\, concepts of linkage error and bias\, and handling linkage error in analysis. The main focus of this course will be health data\, although the concepts will apply to many other areas. This course includes a mixture of lectures and practical sessions that will enable participants to put theory into practice. \nThe course covers: \n\nOverview of data linkage (data linkage systems\, benefits of data linkage\, types of projects)\nOverview of linkage methods (deterministic and probabilistic\, privacy-preserving)\nThe linkage process (data preparation\, blocking\, classification)\nClassifying linkage designs\nEvaluating linkage quality and bias (types of error\, analysis of linked data)\nReporting analysis of linked data\nPractical sessions\n\nBy the end of the course participants will: \n\n Understand the background and theory of data linkage methods\n\n\nPerform deterministic and probabilistic linkage\nEvaluate the success of data linkage\n\n\nAppropriately report analysis based on linked data\n\nThe course is aimed at researchers who need to gain an understanding of data linkage techniques and of how to analyse linked data. The course provides an introduction to data linkage theory and methods for those who might be using linked data in their own work. Participants may be academic researchers in the social and health sciences or may work in government\, survey agencies\, official statistics\, for charities or the private sector. \nThe course does not assume any prior knowledge of data linkage. Some experience of using Excel or other software will be useful for the practical session.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-training-introduction-to-data-linkage-and-analysing-linked-data/
LOCATION:London\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190330
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
CREATED:20181206T120049Z
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SUMMARY:NCRM Training: Spatial Interaction Modelling
DESCRIPTION:As a rule\, our courses cost £30 a day for UK/EU students and £60 a day for UK/EU academics\, researchers or public service staff. Register for the event here. \n\n\n\nSpatial Interaction Models (SIMs) are statistical models used to predict origin-destination flows. They are widely applied within geography\, planning\, transportation and the social sciences to predict interactions or flows related to commuting\, migration\, access to services etc. They are also widely applied across the commercial sector for example to model flows of consumers between home and retail centres with broad applications in commercial decision making and policy evaluation. \nThis hands on course is designed to equip participants with the skills to build\, calibrate and apply spatial interaction models suitable for addressing a broad range of research questions. We dont assume any prior knowledge of spatial interaction modelling and begin by building a SIM for modelling consumer flows between home and retail stores. This intuitively straightforward example is used to understand the model structure\, key theoretical assumptions and the model building and calibration process. We work with this model to understand model disaggregation and we also use this example to highlight one of the major commercial applications of the SIM. \nThe second part of the course will explore how we can use SIMs to explain and predict flows of humans such as daily commuting flows or less frequent migration flows. We will explore how to build and calibrate a production-attraction constrained SIM using the powerful open source software package R. Techniques for fitting a SIM to existing flow data and using the model to estimate missing data or predict future flows will be explored. We will also be able to discuss your own potential applications of the SIM. \n  \nObjectives: \n– To introduce participants to the production-constrained and production-attraction constrained SIMs and their applications within geography\, social sciences\, planning and the commercial sector. \n– To enable participants to build and calibrate SIMs using Microsoft Excel and R\, particularly within the application areas of modelling retail or migration flows. \n– To equip participants with the skills to apply their models to predict flows under various what if? scenarios and to estimate missing data. \n– To encourage participants to evaluate their modelling framework\, to assess model performance and to identify opportunities for model enhancement. \n  \nPrerequisites: \n– Participants should have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. \n– No prior knowledge of R is required as everything will be taught on the course\, however some familiarity will be advantageous if you have no prior knowledge of programming at all. For absolute beginners\, resources such as code schools R tutorial http://tryr.codeschool.com/ ;- or any of the resources recommended on https://www.rstudio.com/online-learning/#R will be good for gaining familiarity before the course. \n– It would be helpful if participants had some experience in using GIS (e.g. ArcGIS\, QGIS or MapInfo) but this is not essential. We will use GIS to map modelled flows from our Excel model but participants will not be disadvantaged if they are not a GIS user. \n  \nRecommended Reading: \n– Birkin\, M. and Clarke\, G. P. 1991. Spatial interaction in geography. Geography Review\,4(5)\, pp.16-21. [A copy will be provided to all participants by email prior to the course]. \n– Wilson\, A. G. 2010. Entropy in urban and regional modelling: retrospect and prospect. Geographical Analysis\, 42(4)\, pp.364-394. \n– Dennett\, A. 2012. Working Paper Series Paper 181 Estimating flows between geographical locations: get me started in spatial interaction modelling. London: Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis\, University College London. \nAdditional reading material will be recommended during the course.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-training-spatial-interaction-modelling/
LOCATION:Manchester\, Manchester\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190329
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
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SUMMARY:ESRC Media Training
DESCRIPTION:The ESRC offer their funded researchers a 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.\nIn small group settings run by journalists\, the sessions are full of simulations providing each delegate with expert advice\, allowing them to develop their interview technique\, explain the findings of their research\, and pitch their story. \nFor more information\, click on the link:\nhttp://www.esrc.ac.uk/skills-and-careers/media-training/
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/esrc-media-training-7/
LOCATION:Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190327T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190327T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
CREATED:20190227T103723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T103852Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Investigating obesity in the UK - what data can I use?
DESCRIPTION:27 March 2019\nOnline\, 15.00 – 16.00 GMT \n\n\n\nThis webinar is jointly organised by CLOSER and the UK Data Service as part of the ESRC-funded data resources’ collaborative webinar series\, ESRC data resources: discovering data and how to use it. \nThe webinar is for those who would like to know more about sources of data available for investigating obesity. It will focus particularly on longitudinal\, cross-sectional and consumer data. \nThe session will explore: \n\nThe range of longitudinal data available\, including an example of how researchers can utilise harmonised data\, such as the CLOSER-funded set of harmonised BMI measures\, for cross-study investigations\nThe use of cross-sectional data sources currently available from the UK Data Service\nThe value of using consumer data\n\nThe first 45 minutes of the webinar will be devoted to presentations from Prof Rebecca Hardy (UCL)\, Dr Vanessa Higgins (UK Data Service)\, and Dr Michelle Morris (Consumer Data Research Centre) followed by 15 minutes of Q&A. \nIf you have any queries or require further information about this event\, please contact the CLOSER Communications and Events Assistant\, Jennie Blows (j.blows@ucl.ac.uk). \n\nTo register for this event\, please follow the link below: \nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5203505145698173443
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/webinar-investigating-obesity-in-the-uk-what-data-can-i-use/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190328
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
CREATED:20181206T115900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T115900Z
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SUMMARY:NCRM Training: Introduction to Spatial Data and Using R as a GIS
DESCRIPTION:As a rule\, our courses cost £30 a day for UK/EU students and £60 a day for UK/EU academics\, researchers or public service staff. Register for the event here. \n\n\n\nIn this one day course we will explore how to use R to import\, manage and process spatial data. We will also cover the process of making choropleth maps\, as well as some basic spatial analysis. Finally\, we will cover the use of loops to make multiple maps quickly and easily\, one of the major benefits of using a scripting language to make maps\, rather than traditional graphic point-and-click interface. \nThe course covers: \n\nUsing R to import\, manage and process spatial data\nDesign and creation of choropleth maps\nBasic spatial analysis\nWorking with loops in R to create multiple maps\n\nBy the end of the course participants will: \n\nUse R to read in CSV data & spatial data\nKnow how to plot spatial data using R\nJoin spatial data to attribute data\nCustomize colour and classification methods\nUnderstand how to use loops to make multiple maps\nKnow how to reproject spatial data\nBe able to perform point in polygon operations\nKnow how to write shapefiles\n\nThis course is ideal for anyone who wishes to use spatial data in their role. This includes government & other public sector researchers who have data with some spatial information (e.g. address\, postcode\, etc.) which they wish to show on a map. This course is also suitable for those who wish to have an overview of what spatial data can be used for. Although no previous experience of spatial data is required it would be beneficial (eg Google Maps).
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-training-introduction-to-spatial-data-and-using-r-as-a-gis/
LOCATION:Southampton\, Southampton\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190319T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
CREATED:20190227T103553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T103553Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Longitudinal data for ethnicity & migration research in the UK
DESCRIPTION:About the webinar\nThis webinar is for those who want to do research on ethnicity and migration related issues and are particularly interested in longitudinal analysis. \nThis webinar will focus on two longitudinal surveys in UK\, Understanding Society and the Millennium Cohort Study\, which are particularly suited for this purpose. \nThis webinar will (i) give an overview of the two surveys and the special features that allow longitudinal research on ethnicity and migration issues (ii) discuss some key research on these topics using these datasets. \nThe first 40 minutes will be a presentation by Professor Emla Fitzsimons (UCL) and Dr. Alita Nandi (ISER\, University of Essex) followed by 20 minutes of Q&A. \n  \nFurther information\nDelegate joining instructions\, including the link users will need to join the session\, will be sent out closer to the event date. \nIf you have any queries or require further information about this event\, please contact our Communications and Events Assistant\, Jennie Blows (j.blows@ucl.ac.uk). \nTo register for this event\, or for more information\, please follow the link below: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/longitudinal-data-for-ethnicity-migration-research-in-the-uk-understanding-society-and-the-tickets-55334833978
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/webinar-longitudinal-data-for-ethnicity-migration-research-in-the-uk/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190316
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
CREATED:20181206T115717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T115717Z
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SUMMARY:NCRM Training: Introduction to Latent Class Analysis
DESCRIPTION:As a rule\, our courses cost £30 a day for UK/EU students and £60 a day for UK/EU academics\, researchers or public service staff. Register for the event here. \n\n\n\nLatent Class Analysis (LCA) is a branch of the more General Latent Variable Modelling approach. It is typically used to classify subjects (such as individuals or countries) in groups that represent underlying patterns from the data. In addition to this application LCA provides a flexible framework that can be used in a wide range of contexts: in longitudinal studies (e.g.\, mixture latent growth models\, hidden Markov chains)\, in evaluation of data quality (e.g.\, extreme response style\, cross-cultural equivalence)\, non-parametric multilevel models\, joint modelling for dealing with missing data. \nIn this course you will receive an introduction to the essential topics of LCA such as: what is LCA\, how to run models\, how to choose between alternative models\, how to classify observations\, how to evaluate and predict classifications. You will also apply this knowledge to a number of more advanced models that look at the relationship between latent class variables and at longitudinal data. \nThe course covers: \n\nRefresher of basic concepts in categorical analysis: (marginal) probability\, odds ratios\, logistic regression;\nBasic concepts and assumptions of latent class analysis;\nIntroduction to Latent GOLD software;\nModel fit evaluation: global\, local and substantive evaluation;\nClassification of cases;\nApply these concepts to a number of models looking at: predicting class membership\, relationships between latent classes\, hidden Markov chains.\n\nBy the end of the course participants will: \n\nKnow what is Latent Class Analysis;\nBe able to estimate and interpret results from Latent Class Analysis;\nBe able to choose between alternative Latent Class Models;\nUnderstand latent class classification and how to predict it;\nBe able to investigate the relationship between latent class variables.\n\nPre-requisites \nKnowledge of basic categorical analysis: (marginal) probabilities\, odds ratios\, logistic regression. \n  \nDay 1 – introduction to LCA \n\nRefresher of basic concepts in categorical analysis: (marginal) probability\, odds ratios\, logistic regression;\nBasic concepts and assumptions of latent class analysis;\nIntroduction to Latent GOLD software;\nModel fit evaluation: global\, local and substantive evaluation;\nClassification of observations.\n\nDay 2 – applications of LCA \n\nPredicting class membership\,\nModelling multiple latent classes;\nLooking at relationships between latent class variables;\nHidden Markov chains.\nEach day will run from 10am – 4:30 (approx.)
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-training-introduction-to-latent-class-analysis/
LOCATION:Manchester\, Manchester\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190312T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
CREATED:20190227T103303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T094011Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Journey to work data in the UK - what data are available?
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is jointly organised by CeLSIUS and the UK Data Service as part of the ESRC-funded data resources’ collaborative webinar series\, ESRC data resources: discovering data and how to use it. \nThe session will explore journey to work data in the UK\, focusing on data from the census\, in particular the longitudinal studies\, including: \n\nData available in the ONS Longitudinal Study\, with examples of change over time\nA comparison with the Northern Ireland Longitudinal Study and Scottish Longitudinal Study\nAn exploration of more detailed cross-sectional data from recent censuses\nA summary of some other UK Data Service resources that also hold data about the journey to work\n\nThe first 40 minutes of the webinar will be given to presentations from Dr Oliver Duke-Williams (UCL\, CeLSIUS) and Vassilis Routsis (UCL\, UK Data Service) followed by 20 minutes of Q&A. \nIf you have any queries or require further information about this event\, please contact celsius@ucl.ac.uk. \nTo book a place\, please follow the link below: \nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5589765779557554433 \n 
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/webinar-journey-to-work-data-in-the-uk-what-data-are-available/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190312T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190312T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
CREATED:20190227T100722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T100722Z
UID:10000233-1552383000-1552393800@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:BDC Seminar: Seven Secrets of Highly Successful Researchers
DESCRIPTION:What do postgraduate research students do to finish on time\, to overcome isolation\, doubt and writer’s block\, and to enjoy the process?  \n  \nThis seminar describes the seven secrets of highly successful researchers including relationship and time management\, seeking assistance when needed\, and maintaining your motivation. Developing these key habits will make a difference to how quickly and easily you complete your degree. \n  \nOn completion of this course you will be able to:\n \n\nAssess your and your supervisors’ expectations\nDevelop effective techniques for time management\nRecognise why writers’ block occurs and what you can do about it\nEmploy strategies to stay motivated and maintain a positive attitude in relation to your research\nPlan ways of getting help when stuck\n\n 
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/bdc-seminar-seven-secrets-of-highly-successful-researchers/
LOCATION:35 Berkeley Sq.\, Helen Wodehouse Lecture Theatre\, Bristol\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190309
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
CREATED:20181206T115544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190226T143810Z
UID:10000224-1551830400-1552089599@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:NCRM Training: Introduction to QGIS
DESCRIPTION:As a rule\, our courses cost £30 a day for UK/EU students and £60 a day for UK/EU academics\, researchers or public service staff. Register for the event here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 1 \nMissing Maps Day \nIf you’re looking for an Introduction to QGIS\, this is the course for you. No previous experience of GIS or QGIS is required\, we will be starting from scratch. We start by contributing to OpenStreetMap using a Missing Maps session. On day one we will introduce spatial data and provide step-by-step hands-on experience of how to create points\, polylines and polygons online. We will demonstrate how to identify population\, roads and tracks from aerial imagery to enable humanitarian organisations around the world to meet the needs of vulnerable people. \nDay 2 \nIntro to QGIS (Vectors) Day \nWe will introduce projections and spatial data for beginners. We will show how to import and display spatial data with the free open source GIS program QGIS. We will show you how to create choropleth maps and explain appropriate methods of visualising spatial data. The course will explain what projections are and why they are important when drawing your map. We will cover some basic spatial data analysis (e.g. calculating rates). You will get the opportunity to learn about what makes a good map and how to send your map to print. \nDay 3 \nConfident Spatial Analysis (Vectors) Day \nMoving on from Introduction to QGIS we’ll be discovering how to use analytic tools with vector datasets. If you are looking to go beyond importing and displaying datasets then the Confident Spatial Analysis with Vector Datasets in QGIS course is for you. In this course we discuss how to use GIS to do vector analysis. We will be asking questions of the data in the map\, manipulating and extracting knowledge from the data and solving problems using geospatial software. \nWe use practical examples to highlight how QGIS can be used for study and/or the workplace. We will bring together data from a range of sources and formats to study crimes and house prices in the UK. We will perform spatial overlay techniques such as clipping\, classifying and performing point-in-polygon analysis to develop our understanding of how this data may be related. \nDay 4 \nSupport & Explore Day \nComplete previous day’s tasks and the opportunity to get started with your own projects. Get support in searching for datasets relevant to your project and identifying useful open data depositories. Start working on your project with classroom support. Ask for feedback on existing projects. We’ll discuss licensing agreements and copyright issues. \nThe course covers: \n\nprojections and why they are important\nuse our MissingMaps session contribute to OpenStreetMap\nlearn about points\, lines and polygons\nbe able to set up QGIS and add data\n\n\nunderstand adding coordinate data\njoin tabular data to spatial data\nundertake calculations\nunderstanding how to classify data\ncreate a publication-ready map\n\n\nlearn how to use different types of vector datasets\nimport scanned maps into GIS\nunderstand how to aggregate points in an area\nuse buffers and overlaps to perform analysis\nget support with your project\n\nBy the end of the course participants will: \nEnd of Day 1 \nLearning outcomes |\n· be able to set-up HoT map interface\n· register with OpenStreetMap and gain points\n· find out the difference between vector and raster datasets\n· understand how to edit and classify data\n· understand how to upload data to OpenStreetMap \nBenefits |\n· gain an understanding of GIS\n· have an overview of humanitarian aid and why maps are important\n· understand the principles behind GIS \nEnd of Day 2 \nLearning outcomes\n· be able to set up QGIS and add data\n· understand adding coordinate data\n· join tabular data to spatial data\n· undertake calculations\n· understanding how to classify data\n· create a publication-ready map \nBenefits\n· understand the basics of map-making\n· get an overview of projections and why they are important\n· use knowledge in QGIS to increase employabilty skill set\n· apply techniques and migrate data to other GIS platforms \nEnd of Day 3 \nLearning outcomes\n· understand how to use different types of vector datasets\n· import scanned maps into your GIS\n· understand how to aggregate points in an area\n· use buffers and overlaps to perform analysis \nBenefits\n· understand more tools for map-making\n· gain an overview of statistics to be able to analyse data\n· increase employability skill set using QGIS knowledge\n· apply techniques and migrate data to other GIS platforms \nEnd of Day 4 \nLearning outcomes\n· support with completing previous days’ tasks\n· opportunity to start your own project\n· know where to search for geospatial open data sets\n· learn about licensing agreements and copyright issues \nBenefits\n· opportunity to use tools learnt on your own project\n· seek advice from lecturer\n· collaborate with peers\n· able to ask for feedback on existing projects \nThis course contains: \nUse of FREE OpenSource Software QGIS 3.2 \nUse of OpenDatasets \nMost require little or no knowledge to start \nUse real-life exercises which can be applied to field of study or workplace \nPlease download the latest most stable version of the software on to your own laptops to use before\, during & after the course:  \nOur courses are workshop-based with the focus on a practical learning outcomes. \nTarget Audience \nAnyone can start this course with minimal understanding of geography and spatial data. We welcome students\, governmental researchers\, community leaders\, those in SMEs and corporations. Learn how to do more with your tabular datasets\, combine with spatial data and improve your results with better maps. \nPreparatory Reading \nLearning QGIS: Create great maps and perform geoprocessing tasks with ease 3rd Revised edition Edition\, Anita Graser \nQGIS Map Design by Anita Graser & Gretchen N Peterson \nThe course will run from 10:00 to 16:00 each day\, starting a little earlier on Day 1 for registration.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-training-introduction-to-qgis/
LOCATION:Southampton\, Southampton\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190305T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
CREATED:20190227T102913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T102913Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Education in the long run - which data are available?
DESCRIPTION:5 March 2019\nOnline\, 15.00 – 16.00 GMT \n\n\n\nThis webinar is jointly organised by the UK Data Service and CeLSIUS as part of the ESRC-funded data resources’ collaborative webinar series\, ESRC data resources: discovering data and how to use it. \nThe webinar is for those who would like to know more about sources of data available for investigating education. It will focus particularly on longitudinal data but also touch on available cross-sectional sources. \nThe session will explore: \n\nThe range of longitudinal data on education available from the UK Data Service\, including harmonised data\, such as ‘Understanding Society: Waves 1-8\, 2009-2017′ and ‘Harmonised BHPS: Waves 1-18\, 1991-2009‘\nThe ONS Longitudinal Study\, including the data structure\, available research topics (with a focus on education) and procedures for access. Some results will be  presented on how education relates to economic activity status through the life-course in a historical sample of young men and women\nThe value of using of longitudinal data for educational research purposes: case studies\n\nThe first 45 minutes of the webinar will be devoted to presentations from Beate Lichtwardt (UK Data Service) and Wei Xun (CeLSIUS)\, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A. \nIf you have any queries or require further information about this event\, please contact the CLOSER Communications and Events Assistant\, Jennie Blows (j.blows@ucl.ac.uk). \nTo book\, please follow the link below: \n\nhttps://www.ukdataservice.ac.uk/news-and-events/eventsitem/?id=5453
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/webinar-education-in-the-long-run-which-data-are-available/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190227
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
CREATED:20181206T115316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T115316Z
UID:10000223-1551139200-1551225599@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:NCRM Training: How to write your Methodology Chapter
DESCRIPTION:As a rule\, our courses cost £30 a day for UK/EU students and £60 a day for UK/EU academics\, researchers or public service staff. Register for the event here (Waiting List). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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. Using a range of exercises throughout\, the course focuses on 20 or so writing strategies and thought experiments designed to provide more clarity and power to the often-difficult challenge of writing about methods. The course also looks at common mistakes and how to avoid them when writing about methods. The focus throughout is on building confidence and increasing our repertoire of writing strategies and skills. \nThe course covers: \n\nA range of practical writing strategies for handling methodology\nThe challenges of writing a PhD methodology chapter or a methods section in a research paper\nWriting for qualitative and quantitative research approaches\nUnderstanding different audiences and the needs of different academic markets\n\nBy the end of the course participants will: \n\nBetter understand who and what ‘methodology writing’ is for\nKnow the differences and similarities between PhD methods chapters\, research paper methods sections and methods books\nUnderstand and reflect on 20+ principles (or starting points) of best practice in methodology writing\nFocus writing on audience needs and expectations\nBe aware of common mistakes and misunderstandings and so avoid them\nReflect on the relationship between methodology writing and other parts of your manuscript\nTo develop learning and best practice through exercises and examples\n\nTarget Audience \nPhD students\, post-docs and junior researchers in the social sciences working on their doctoral theses or supervising doctoral students.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-training-how-to-write-your-methodology-chapter/
LOCATION:Southampton\, Southampton\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190221
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
CREATED:20181206T115155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T115155Z
UID:10000222-1550620800-1550707199@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:NCRM Training: Assessing Data Quality and Disclosure Risk in Numeric Data
DESCRIPTION:As a rule\, our courses cost £30 a day for UK/EU students and £60 a day for UK/EU academics\, researchers or public service staff. Register for the event here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this hands-on day course you will learn about the principles of\, and tools for\, assessing data quality and reviewing disclosure risk in numeric data sources. Data assessment is extremely useful whether it is for wishing to create a high quality data for publishing\, thereby supporting  the transparency and replication agenda (e.g. to meet funder or journal policy)\, or simply to check unknown data that has been accessed for reuse. The requirements of the GDPR when processing and de-identifying data benefit from quick examination\, using tools where possible. \nThe course will introduce the key elements of data quality and disclosure risk\, including: file checks\, data and metadata checks\, and direct and indirect identifiers. The day makes use of two tools to undertake review. The first is QAMyData that automatically assesses elements of quality\, such as missingness\, duplication\, outliers and direct identifiers. A user can specify and set thresholds in the QAMYData tool\, to indicate what one is prepared to accept (i.e. no missing data or data must be fully labelled). Issues are identified in both a summary and detailed report. The second tool is R sdcMicro\, a practical tool for checking disclosure risk through examining combinations of key variables. \nPractical demonstrations and hands-on exercises will be used throughout. The course will be held in a lab where the software will be mounted. However\, these software are easily downloaded to a laptop and be quickly used after the workshop and can be integrated into data cleaning and processing pipelines for data creators\, users\, reviewers and publishers. \nThe course covers: \n\nShort presentations on the principles and practicalities of assessing data quality and undertaking disclosure review in numeric data;\nPractical demonstrations and hands-on exercises for assessing data quality and undertaking disclosure review in numeric data;\nA short session surgery on installing the tools for onward use.\n\nBy the end of the course participants will: \n\nAppreciate the principles and practicalities involved in assessing data quality and undertaking disclosure review in numeric data;\nGain hand-on experience with using two piece of software: QAMyData\, for assessing data and metadata quality\, and R sdcMicro for disclosure review in numeric data;\nKnow how to install QAMyData and R sdcMicro on their own computers.\n\n  \nTarget Audience \nAcademics\, lecturers\, researchers and data publishers from all sectors who are interested in the practical elements of assessing numeric data for quality and disclosure risk. \nPre-requisites \nSome knowledge about the creation and QA of survey or numeric data are expected\, as is familiarity with some kind of statistics software tools e.g. SPSS\, STATA or R. \n 
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-training-assessing-data-quality-and-disclosure-risk-in-numeric-data/
LOCATION:London\, London\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190215
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
CREATED:20181010T132913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T132913Z
UID:10000016-1550102400-1550188799@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:ESRC Media Training
DESCRIPTION:The ESRC offer their funded researchers a 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.\nIn small group settings run by journalists\, the sessions are full of simulations providing each delegate with expert advice\, allowing them to develop their interview technique\, explain the findings of their research\, and pitch their story. \nFor more information\, click on the link:\nhttp://www.esrc.ac.uk/skills-and-careers/media-training/
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/esrc-media-training-6/
LOCATION:London\, London\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190212T131500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190212T144500
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
CREATED:20190204T121919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T122141Z
UID:10000029-1549977300-1549982700@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:THE ART OF ORGANISING HOPE: RETHINKING CRITICAL THEORY TODAY
DESCRIPTION:THE BATH-BRISTOL STANDING SEMINAR IN CRITICAL THEORY \nPresents \nA CRITICAL THEORY OF HOPE \nwith \nANA CECILIA DINERSTEIN \nCritical Research in the Global Politics of Hope \nSocial & Policy Sciences\,  University of Bath \non the  12th of February 2019\, 13:15-14:45\,  6E 2.2\, University of Bath \nFollowing the discussion held at the Seminar ‘Critical Theory in Conversation with John Holloway’\, convened by the Bath-Bristol Standing Seminar in Critical Theory last October\, Ana Dinerstein discusses critical theory today. \nAbstract: “In this seminar\, I will first explore the limitations of contemporary neo Adornian critiques of society and challenge the view that there can cannot be a political practice to fought Barbarism (Bonefeld). I suggest that such practice is not only possible but necessary and is being developed at the grassroots around the crisis of the social reproduction of life. Following Zechner and Hansen (2015) this crisis has opened onto a ‘myriad of struggles around social rights\, resources and survival\, all of which put life at their centre’.Second\, I illustrate my argument with examples from The Art of Organising Hope projects in Mexico and Belgium. Third\, I offer some ideas that can contribute to the development of a critical theory of hope based on Bloch’s philosophy. \nMy overall argument is that while neo-Adornian critical theory lacks a ‘front’\, the critical theory of hope that I propose brings a front to the “world without Front”’ (Bloch 1959). This means\, it brings openness to a world where there is no place from where ‘to enunciate or engage in responses to ‘badly existing’ realities to alter them. The critical theory of hope amends Adorno’s over appreciation of theory over practice within social praxis\, and transforms the critique of political economy as a critique of society into a prefigurative critique of political economy as a critique of society\, that engages with the ontology of the not yet reality offers by Bloch. The critical theory of hope brings a front to the struggles for alternative forms of the social reproduction of life in a wrecked world.” \nJoin us for this lunchtime seminar which brings to the fore the struggles for alternative forms of social reproduction of life and the need for a new critical theory\, in a wrecked world \nALL WELCOME! \nTICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-critical-theory-of-hope-tickets-55517861418
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/the-art-of-organising-hope-rethinking-critical-theory-today/
LOCATION:6E 2.2 University of Bath\, Bath\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190209
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
CREATED:20181206T115035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T124022Z
UID:10000221-1549497600-1549670399@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:NCRM Training: Understanding small areas: spatial analysis of population and neighbourhood data
DESCRIPTION:As a rule\, our courses cost £30 a day for UK/EU students and £60 a day for UK/EU academics\, researchers or public service staff. Register for the event here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis two day workshop equips participants with conceptual understanding and technical skills to obtain\, analyse and visualise spatial data related to populations and neighbourhoods. Using freely available data related to the UK\, a series of guided workshops enable participants to: \n\nobtain census and survey data related to geographic areas\nvisualise\, map and explore spatial patterns within individual and neighbourhood data\napply a suite of powerful spatial analysis tools and techniques to address real-world policy relevant questions at the small area level\nuncover spatial characteristics and properties of small area data\nunderstand how to convert data between different geographic boundaries used for data dissemination and the limitations of doing so\nclassify small areas and individuals based on their characteristics and understand their widespread application in neighbourhood analysis\nexplore novel near-real time user-generated data from social media\nappreciate the technical\, ethical and legal challenges and opportunities for working with individual level population data.\n\nHands on training introduces participants to powerful spatial analysis software (ArcGIS) as well as the programming language R. Practical sessions are interspersed with lecture and discussions to contextualise and consolidate learning. Examples are drawn from the UK and are applicable in an international context and in a variety of application areas at different spatial scales. \nParticipants also have the chance to discuss their own related research or applications with other participants and the course tutors. \nPopulation and neighbourhood data are widely used by the academic\, policy-making and commercial sectors. \nThey drive resource allocation\, decision making and policy evaluation. On completion of this course participants will be able to: \n\nidentify the population and neighbourhood data required to develop or enhance their application interests.\napply and critique relevant spatial analysis techniques to geolocate\, explore and visualise these data.\ncommunicate insights gained to support policy-evaluation\, commercial decision making or address research questions.\n\n  \nPrerequisites: \n\nNo prior knowledge of statistical or spatial analysis is required. ArcGIS and R will be taught from scratch with a focus on learning the essential skills required to handle\, visualise and analyse data related to populations and small areas. This course is not designed to provide comprehensive training in programming using R. However\, it will equip participants with tools grounded in R to execute advanced analytical tasks relating to the acquisition\, processing and representation of social media data using a live\, real-time data feed from Twitter as an example. Participants will leave with detailed training materials allowing them to confidently apply these tools independently.\nParticipants must be willing to sign up for a Twitter account but are not required to populate it with any personal information. They will need to use their account to pre-register to use the Twitter API. Full instructions are provided during the course.\n\n  \nRecommended Reading: \n\nParticipants may find it helpful to familiarise themselves with the excellent NCRM resources introducing geographical referencing found online at: http://www.restore.ac.uk/geo-refer/resources.php\n\nAdditional reading material and web-based resources will be recommended during the course
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-training-understanding-small-areas-spatial-analysis-of-population-and-neighbourhood-data-2/
LOCATION:Manchester\, Manchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Higher Level Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190202
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
CREATED:20181206T114850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T114850Z
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SUMMARY:NCRM Training: Introduction to Longitudinal Structural Equation Modelling with R
DESCRIPTION:As a rule\, our courses cost £30 a day for UK/EU students and £60 a day for UK/EU academics\, researchers or public service staff. Register for the event here. \n\n\n\nLongitudinal data (data collected multiple times from the same cases) is becoming increasingly popular due to the important insights it can bring us. For example\, it can be used to track how individuals change in time and what are the causes of change\, it can also be used to understand causal relationships or used as part of impact evaluation. Unfortunately\, traditional models such as OLS regression are not appropriate as multiple individuals are nested in different time points. For this reason specialised statistical models need to be learned. \nStructural Equation Modelling (SEM) offers a flexible framework in which longitudinal data can be analysed. It offers a series of advantages compared to other approaches such as traditional multilevel models: the inclusion of multiple relationships (path analysis\, mediation\, etc.)\, the inclusion of measurement error\, the estimation of change in measurement error\, multi-group analysis\, etc. \nThe course will cover some of the basics and more advanced models used in Longitudinal SEM using the lavaan package in R. In addition to the fact that the package is free and open source they also offer great flexibility\, being able to estimate most of the models typically used in Longitudinal SEM. \nThe course covers: \n\nIntroduction to R and lavaan package;\nShort discussion of the SEM framework;\nRegression and path analysis in SEM;\nCross-lagged models;\nLatent Growth Models;\nFactor models and their identification;\nEquivalence testing;\nSecond order cross-lagged and Latent Growth Models;\n\nBy the end of the course participants will: \n\nKnow what is SEM;\nBe able to estimate and interpret results from a cross-lagged model;\nBe able to estimate and interpret results from a Latent Growth Model;\nBe able to estimate and interpret longitudinal equivalence testing;\nUnderstand second order factors and how they can be used in Longitudinal SEM;\n\nThe course is aimed at people from all disciplines and types of institutions that want to learn about longitudinal data analysis or about latent variable modelling. \nPre-requisites \nKnowledge of regression analysis. Prior knowledge of R or SEM would be an advantage but not essential. \nPreparatory Reading \nFor an introduction to SEM: \nBrown\, T. (2006). Confirmatory Factor Analysis for Applied Research (1st ed.). The Guilford Press.\nFurther reading \nUsing lavaan in R: \nBeaujean\, A. A. (2014). Latent Variable Modeling Using R: A Step-by-Step Guide. New York: Routledge. \nFor Longitudinal SEM: \nLittle\, T. D. (2013). Longitudinal Structural Equation Modeling. New York: Guilford Press.
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-training-introduction-to-longitudinal-structural-equation-modelling-with-r/
LOCATION:Southampton\, Southampton\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190125
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
CREATED:20181010T132845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T132845Z
UID:10000015-1548288000-1548374399@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:ESRC Media Training
DESCRIPTION:The ESRC offer their funded researchers a 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.\nIn small group settings run by journalists\, the sessions are full of simulations providing each delegate with expert advice\, allowing them to develop their interview technique\, explain the findings of their research\, and pitch their story. \nFor more information\, click on the link:\nhttp://www.esrc.ac.uk/skills-and-careers/media-training/
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/esrc-media-training-5/
LOCATION:London\, London\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190122T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190122T161500
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
CREATED:20181211T150201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181211T150259Z
UID:10000028-1548151200-1548173700@www.swdtp.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The State of Youth 2: Inequality\, Insecurity and Transitions to Adulthood in the UK
DESCRIPTION:Recent years have seen increasing concerns about the situation and prospects of youth in the UK and across Europe. The Great Recession and subsequent austerity policies focus attention on the pressing challenges facing young adults in making successful transitions across Europe. Nevertheless\, systematic\, interdisciplinary research evidence on these issues remains sparse. \nThis is the second in a series of one-day seminars that aims showcase contemporary research on these themes. By bringing together established scholars\, newer researchers working at PhD and postdoctoral levels\, and community and civil society organisations\, we seek to explore some critical questions in contemporary youth studies on inequality\, insecurity\, and their impacts for young adults in the UK today. \nRegistration is free. However\, if you register and do not attend without advance notice of at least 48 hours you may be subject to a charge of £50. \n——————————\nCall for Papers: PhD/Doctoral paper session\n(Post)doctoral students are very warmly invited to present their work in the PhD/Doctoral paper session. To do so\, please submit an short abstract to Dr Eldin\, including the following details: paper title\, name\, and institution by Mon 7th Jan 2019. Funding is available to help with travel costs for SWDTP students and PhD students travelling from outside Bristol – if you need help with costs do let us know.\n—————————— \nConfirmed Speakers:\nProfessor Pauline Leonard (University of Southampton): ‘Securing the future? Young people\, diversity and labour market entry route strategies’\nProfessor Anoop Nayak (University of Newcastle) ‘White Lines: Race\, place and belonging in the post-industrial periphery’\nDr Chris Playford (University of Exeter): ‘Social class inequalities in school qualifications in the UK’ \nFollowed by:\nThe Institute of Advanced Studies hosts: \nBenjamin Meaker Evening Lecture & Wine Reception*\nProfessor Rob MacDonald (University of Huddersfield\, University of Bristol Visiting Professor)\n‘Yetis\, zombies & voodoo sociology: 25 years of youth research on Teesside’ \nTime: 1715-1830\, followed by wine reception\nVenue: Lecture Theatre 2D3\, Soc Science Complex\, Priory Road\n*NB – separate registration required for Benjamin Meaker Evening Public Lecture!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/the-state-of-youth-2-inequality-insecurity-and-transitions-to-adulthood-in-the-uk/
LOCATION:School for Policy Studies University of Bristol\, 8 Priory Road\, Bristol BS8 1TZ\, Bristol\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190111
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
CREATED:20181206T114513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T114513Z
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SUMMARY:NCRM Training: Quant for Qual Researchers
DESCRIPTION:As a rule\, our courses cost £30 a day for UK/EU students and £60 a day for UK/EU academics\, researchers or public service staff. Register for the event here. \n\n\n\nThis 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 the methodological and epistemological foundations of quantitative methods\, through design\, sampling and principles of analysis.  No prior statistical knowledge is required and the course will mostly follow a problem based learning approach. \nThe course covers: \n\nThe epistemological and methodological basis of quantitative methods and its challenges.\nBasic research design and quantitative – qualitative integration\nIntroduction to sampling\nIntroduction to questionnaire design and basic scaling\nSecondary analysis of existing data\nIntroduction to basic analysis techniques and significance\n\nBy the end of the course participants will: \n\n Understand the reasoning underlying quantitative methods and their role in a pluralist approach to research\nLearn about basic design issues and how these inform methodological choices\nBe introduced to basic sampling decisions and techniques\nLearn how to go about designing a questionnaire and measure through simple scales\nBe aware of the possibilities of using existing data to answer research questions\nLearn about univariate and bivariate analysis\nUnderstand the concepts of central tendency and dispersion\nLearn how to use some simple descriptive statistics\n\nTarget Audience \nResearchers or teachers of qualitative methods.  The course caters for academics\, or researchers in the government or third sector.  It is open to all levels from early career researchers to experienced qualitative researchers. \nPre-requisites \nBasic understanding of qualitative methods. Prior knowledge of SPSS is not required. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/ncrm-training-quant-for-qual-researchers/
LOCATION:Cardiff\, Cardiff\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:SWDTP Christmas Party in Exeter (Student Collective Fund)
DESCRIPTION:All ESRC funded students across the SWDTP are invited to attend the second SWDTP Christmas party of the year. This Christmas celebration is being held at the University of Exeter\, so those who live further south can join in the festivities with your fellow ESRC SWDTP colleagues closer to home. This is limited to the first 50 people. \nThis year’s Christmas Party will include a Research on a Bauble competition! Simply use a Christmas decoration to illustrate your research\, or contact Warren (w.speed@exeter.ac.uk) for our template and come and hang it on our SWDTP Christmas Tree and you could be in with a chance to win! Use any medium you like – draw\, paint\, graphic art\, pasta\, glitter…..get creative! \n\nDrinks & Snacks\nResearch on a Bauble\nChristmas Jumpers\nQuiz\nA walk in to Exeter for some drinks\nand Jolly Japes!\n\nThere’s limited space at this event\, so register on Eventbrite now to avoid disappointment!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/swdtp-christmas-party-in-exeter-student-collective-fund/
LOCATION:XFi Building\, University of Exeter\, Exeter\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181207
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CREATED:20181203T132306Z
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SUMMARY:Rob Hotdesking in Bath
DESCRIPTION:Email Rob today if you’d like to catch up with him in Bath!
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/rob-hotdesking-in-bath-7/
LOCATION:Bath\, Bath\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181204T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181204T153000
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Is the War on Obesity making us sick? An alternative perspective on fat and health
DESCRIPTION:SWDTP Postdoctoral Fellow Dr Angela Meadows is organising and presenting a public seminar at the University of Exeter. The event is free to attend\, but attendees must register through Eventbrite. Please see information below. \nIs the War on Obesity making us sick? An alternative perspective on fat and health \nWhen: Tuesday\, 4th December\, 2-3.30pm (refreshments from 1.30) \nWhere: Washington Singer Building\, Rm 219. \nDetails: \nCould it be that everything we think we know about fat and health is wrong? Where did these ideas come from? And what does this mean for individuals\, for healthcare professionals\, and for policy makers? \nIn this seminar\, we will look at the evidence-base for the weight-health relationship and consider whether current weight-focussed public health policy may be doing more harm than good. Is feeling bad about our bodies worse for us than actually being fat? Are we helping anybody by demonising fat? And what should we be doing instead? \nWe’ll consider alternative explanations for what we think we know\, and look at what that might mean going forward. There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion and for everyone to bring their own lived experiences\, whether as a patient\, a health professional\, or both. We hope to inspire you to reconsider your own notions of health\, wellbeing\, and human dignity. And who knows\, maybe start a revolution. \nWho is this seminar for? \nPeople with a body (any size or shape); people who know people with a body (any size or shape); members of the public; health practitioners\, therapists\, body workers\, fitness professionals; policy makers; educators; students; parents\, non-parents; anyone who thinks it sounds interesting! \nSpeakers: \nLucy Aphramor has worked as an NHS community dietitian\, a specialist cardiac dietitian\, run a social enterprise\, and a freelance trainer and performance artist\, among other things. She has been involved in creating national and international guidelines and best practice\, is a respected scholar on critical dietetics and issues of ethics in public health\, and an avid social justice advocate. Her journey has taken her from the establishment and into the community\, and she is passionate about engagement and co-creation of knowledge. \nAngela Meadows is an ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow in Psychology at the University of Exeter. Her main focus is on how societal weight stigma influences higher-weight individuals; who\, why\, and when people turn these negative attitudes on themselves\, and how this affects their health and wellbeing. And what happens when we resist being devalued by society. She is also a blogger and a fat acceptance activist and is often invited to speak in the media on the subject of weight\, health\, and stigma. \nTo register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wcceh-seminar-weight-stigma-is-the-war-on-obesity-making-us-sick-tickets-50682249974 \nThis event is part of the seminar series run by the University of Exeter Wellcome Centre for Cultures and Environments of Health
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/seminar-is-the-war-on-obesity-making-us-sick-an-alternative-perspective-on-fat-and-health/
LOCATION:University of Exeter\, University of Exeter\, Exeter\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181123
DTSTAMP:20260427T132937
CREATED:20180208T145904Z
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SUMMARY:ESRC Media Training
DESCRIPTION:The ESRC offer their funded researchers a 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.\nIn small group settings run by journalists\, the sessions are full of simulations providing each delegate with expert advice\, allowing them to develop their interview technique\, explain the findings of their research\, and pitch their story. \nFor more information\, click on the link:\nhttp://www.esrc.ac.uk/skills-and-careers/media-training/
URL:https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/event-calendar/esrc-media-training-4/
LOCATION:London\, London\, United Kingdom
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