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Methods News aims to cover methodological developments in the social sciences and beyond, across all disciplines and sectors. Our articles include news stories from NCRM and its partners, plus updates and features from external organisations and individuals.


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How our new guidance tool can help with remote qualitative research

In recent years, the use of remote methods by qualitative researchers has become commonplace. The COVID-19 pandemic forced researchers across the globe to rapidly convert their …

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Review highlights limited ethics discussion in recent education research

Research projects in educational settings only featured a "limited discussion" of ethical issues when researchers switched to digital methods during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a …

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Paper explores researcher experiences during COVID-19 pandemic

The team behind NCRM’s Changing Research Practices project has published a new paper that explores researchers’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.The paper discusses the outcomes of …

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Bitesize guide gives advice on teaching quantitative methods online

NCRM has published a bitesize guide on teaching quantitative social science research methods online.The guide covers challenges of teaching online, insights from pedagogical literature and …

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Researchers invited to express interest in running methods innovation events

NCRM is inviting researchers to express their interest in running collaborative events that stimulate imaginative developments in methods.As part of our Innovation Fora programme, we …

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Report highlights equitable practice in lived experience storytelling

A new report highlights key issues related to equitable practice in lived experience storytelling.Written by People’s Voice Media, the report discusses the challenges, learnings and …

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NCRM 20th Anniversary Impact Prize winners recognised at ceremony

NCRM has celebrated the impacts of researchers who have taken part in the centre’s training and research activities.At a ceremony in Manchester, the three winners of …

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Why community research offers a path towards deeper understanding and meaningful change

Over the past 18 months, Impact on Urban Health has been working collaboratively to create a series of animations informed by real people practising community …