What is the UKCenLS?

Speaker(s):

Nicola Shelton, UCL

Abstract:

This session provides an introduction to the UKCenLS and its support services and how we can help researchers to use data from the linked UK Census Longitudinal Studies for Northern Ireland, Scotland, and England & Wales. The UKCenLS provide a rich and powerful resource for research for a diverse range of academic disciplines, policy-makers, practitioners and third sector bodies. The format comprises a short introductory video (30 mins), followed by a live Q&A session (20 mins). The session will look at the resources for users including learning modules, application forms and abstracts and the support available from our teams. We will cover a range of topics from the benefits of how longitudinal Census data can be used to answer research questions, to accessing secure and synthetic datasets from UK Census longitudinal studies. This introductory session will provide a clear guide for researchers considering using longitudinal Census studies in their research.