Delivering a national research methods training programme in a pandemic

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Ed Grover

Professor David Martin, Co-Director of NCRM, has written a new blog post about the ways that the centre adapted to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published by the Durham Research Methods Centre, the article describes how NCRM switched to online course delivery, produced new digital resources and launched initiatives such as the Changing Research Practices for Covid-19 Times project.

"While many of us still hanker for the buzz of face-to-face interaction (especially over coffee, in my case) the online formats have undoubtedly led to beneficial changes – allowing delegates to take part in NCRM training from home, with greater control over the pace of learning and timing, alongside reduced costs of participation and improvements in the technical accessibility of course materials," writes Professor Martin.

Read the full article, NCRM: Delivering a national research methods training programme in a pandemic