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NCRM publishes guidance papers on ethics in research involving children

A new series of papers provides valuable guidance on ethics in research involving children. The six-part series, produced by academics from the School of Law and …

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Paper highlights adaption of research methods during pandemic

A new paper from NCRM researchers analyses the ways in social research methods have been adapted and designed for use within pandemic conditions. The paper, published in …

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Join NCRM for its 2023 annual lecture

Registration is now open for the NCRM Annual Lecture 2023, which takes place on Tuesday, 25 April and is free to attend. This prestigious event will bring …

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Latest NCRM podcast episode explores mixed methods and cross-national comparisons

The fourth episode in NCRM’s new podcast series is available to listen to on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and the NCRM website. The guest is Professor Laura …

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SAVE THE DATE: NCRM Annual Lecture 2023

NCRM is pleased to announce that its prestigious Annual Lecture will take place on Tuesday, 25 April 2023. The keynote speaker will be Professor Elizabeth Stokoe …

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Explore the Health and Employment After Fifty study in CLOSER Discovery

Researchers can now explore data from the Health and Employment After Fifty (HEAF) study in CLOSER Discovery – the UK’s most detailed research tool for longitudinal …

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New episode of NCRM podcast explores mixed and qualitative longitudinal approaches

The third episode in NCRM’s new podcast series is available to listen to on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and the NCRM website. The guest is Professor Dan …

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Webinar to discuss data resources for mental health and wellbeing research

Researchers are invited to attend a free webinar on mental health and wellbeing research. Organised by the Data Resources Training Network (DRTN), the event will take …