Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research

Introduction to copyright

10:00 - 11:30 11 November 2025
This workshop will introduce key aspects of copyright in publishing, teaching, and the use of secondary data. The first part of the session will focus on copyright considerations in…

Best practices for documenting social sciences research data

10:00 - 11:30 17 November 2025
Data documentation is essential to make sure that well-organised and well-documented research data can be produced from our research projects. This workshop provides an overview of…

Data in the spotlight: Large scale social surveys

10:00 - 11:30 18 November 2025
Did you know that data from major social surveys such as the British Social Attitudes survey, the Labour Force Survey and the Health Survey for England can be accessed for research…

Data in the spotlight: Longitudinal data

10:00 - 11:30 20 November 2025
Did you know that longitudinal data from major social studies such as the British Birth Cohort Studies, Understanding Society and the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing can be accessed…

Introduction to anonymisation techniques for social sciences research data

10:00 - 11:30 24 November 2025
Researchers are often at a crossroads on how to share data collected from human participants ethically while complying with the rigorous standards set by UK General Data Protection…

UK Data Service essentials: Introduction, finding and accessing data

10:00 - 11:30 26 November 2025
A practical overview of the UK Data Service including guidance on searching and accessing data. This interactive session is ideal for anyone interested in social research and keen to…

Data in the spotlight: International time series databanks

10:00 - 11:30 27 November 2025
Are you wanting to understand how the world works? Have an interest in climate science, economy, trade, demographics, health or international development? Want to know about and how…

Data in the spotlight: International time series databanks

Data in the spotlight: Qualitative and mixed methods

10:00 - 11:30 2 December 2025
Did you know that qualitative and mixed methods data can be accessed for research? The UK Data Service provides access to a range of qualitative and mixed-methods data, including ethnographic…

Homeworking for Special Licence and Secure Access data

10:00 - 11:30 3 December 2025
With more researchers working remotely, many are asking: “Is it possible to access safeguarded Special Licence or Secure Access data from home?". Whether you are already accessing such…

Data in the spotlight: Census and population studies

10:00 - 11:30 9 December 2025
Do you want to know more about the best resource for population studies in the UK? Do you want to understand how the UK census works and how to access the data within it? This free…

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