Workshop

BreakingBad: Breaking Cost Parity in Biomanufacturing and Defossilisation

09:00 - 17:00 30 September 2026
Bringing together industry leaders, innovators, investors, policymakers and researchers we will identify practical pathways for accelerating the commercialisation of bio-based chemicals…

Introduction to synthetic data

14:00 - 15:00 30 September 2026
This free online workshop about synthetic data has three parts: A presentation to introduce the fundamentals of synthetic data, including what synthetic data is and is not, what are…

Exploring census microdata

10:00 6 October 2026
Census microdata provides detailed anonymised information about individuals and households, allowing researchers to explore relationships between population characteristics in ways…

Inclusive Innovation for People and Planet

13:30 - 15:00 8 October 2026
How can research, innovation and community collaboration help create a more sustainable and resilient future? This panel event brings together recipients of Sustainable Futures’ Innovation…

UK Data Service essentials: Introduction, finding and accessing data

10:00 - 11:30 13 October 2026
A practical overview of the UK Data Service including guidance on searching and accessing data. This free online interactive session is ideal for anyone interested in social research…

Using QGIS to map 2021/22 census data from the UK Data Service

10:00 - 12:30 21 October 2026
A table of numbers is not always the best way to present census data, often we want to visualise the information as a map to help people see patterns quickly. This free online workshop…

Getting started with secondary analysis

10:00 - 11:30 22 October 2026
Participants will learn about the key issues to consider when using secondary data analysis as a method. This introductory workshop will briefly cover the pros and cons of reusing data…

Data in the spotlight: Large scale social surveys

10:00 - 11:30 27 October 2026
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…

Best practices for documenting social sciences research data

10:00 - 11:30 29 October 2026
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: Census and population studies

10:00 - 11:30 3 November 2026
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…

Data in the spotlight: Longitudinal data

10:00 - 11:30 5 November 2026
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…

Data in the spotlight: Qualitative and mixed methods data

10:00 - 11:30 13 November 2026
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…

AI as Medical Device – Stakeholder Engagement Workshop

10:00 - 14:00 17 November 2026
The Christabel Pankhurst Institute and Translation Manchester at The University of Manchester, in collaboration with the Translational Research Office at University College London and…

Sustainable Futures’ 2026 Innovation Lab: Thriving, Inclusive and Sustainable Places

12:00 - 17:00 18 November 2026
Are you a Greater Manchester-based organisation responsible for delivering, managing or shaping essential services, utilities, infrastructure or community amenities? Do you have an…

Introduction to anonymisation techniques for social sciences research data

10:00 - 11:30 24 November 2026
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…

Code anxiety club: Getting started with Git: Version Control Basics

13:30 - 14:00 1 December 2026
Feeling overwhelmed by the command line? Confused by file pathways? Want to navigate the world of coding with confidence? Join the Code Anxiety Club! Viewers can follow along as we…

Data in the spotlight: International time series databanks

10:00 - 11:30 7 December 2026
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…

Using QGIS to map 2021/22 census data from the UK Data Service

10:00 - 12:30 13 January 2027
A table of numbers is not always the best way to present census data, often we want to visualise the information as a map to help people see patterns quickly. This free online workshop…

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