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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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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 …

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Participatory research poses challenges to postgraduate researchers – here’s how we’re tackling the issue

As active members of the Participatory Research Network at the University of Sheffield, we are keenly aware of the challenges faced by postgraduate researchers (PGRs) …

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How NCRM collaborates with researchers to meet their training needs

NCRM has been responding to the evolving needs of the social sciences community in the UK for 20 years. With a commitment to enhancing research …

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The power of the podcast as a youth participatory research method

During the UK general election, we saw the two main parties trying to speak to the question of the power of youth. While Labour’s manifesto …

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The dance of co-production and arts in health: a collaborative prelude

Co-production is a harmonious dance where service providers, users and stakeholders sway together. It’s not a mere waltz; it’s a vibrant tango of authenticity, in a …

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Dad-shaped holes and opportunities in data about UK children

Dads feature in the lives of the vast majority of children. In Millennium Cohort Study (MCS) data (see chart below), 85 per cent of 17-year-olds lived …

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What is agent-based modelling and how can it be useful for public health research?

As public health researchers, we are accustomed to wrestling with multifaceted challenges that surpass simple cause-and-effect relationships. Whether it be disease transmission, obesity, or addressing health …