Past events
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Computational social science drop-in
12:00 - 13:00 14 April 2026
Do you find yourself: - stuck on a project with no one to ask about it? - not sure what to learn next? - the only person in your team using computational methods? - wanting to meet other computational social scientists? - interested to learn or teach some data skills with like-minded individuals? Join...
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SOCIAL STATISTICS SEMINAR SERIES
13:00 - 14:30 14 April 2026
Please join us for the Social Statistics Seminar, we have coffee and cake. We are very pleased to welcome: András Vörös Associate Professor in Quantitative Methods, University of Birmingham Title: TBA Abstract: TBA
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Digital Health Equity seminar: Beyond the blueprint - Designing digital tools with meaning, not assumptions
12:00 - 13:00 8 April 2026
Our next seminar in the University of Manchester Digital Health Equity Seminar Series is on Wed 8th-Apr, 1-2pm BST (8-9am EDT) via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96316523515. Sahr Wali (University of Toronto, Canada) will talk about Beyond the blueprint: Designing digital tools with meaning, not assumptions.
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Dissertation projects: Introduction to secondary analysis for qualitative and quantitative data
10:00 - 11:30 24 March 2026
Secondary analysis offers a great option for dissertation students who are looking to gain experience working with data but who have limited abilities to go out into the field or would like to study a hard-to-reach population. This free workshop will take you through the research process of a secondary...
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Interdisciplinarity &: 2026 Series - Harnessing Storytelling to Amplify Research
13:45 - 14:45 18 March 2026
How can we ensure our interdisciplinary research creates real-world benefits? At The University of Manchester, we recognise that transformative research requires not just technical expertise, but also strong collaborations across disciplines and authentic engagement with communities. This workshop...
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UK Data Service essentials: Introduction, finding and accessing data
10:00 - 11:30 17 March 2026
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 explore the wide range of resources offered by the UK Data Service (UKDS). Whether you are a new user looking to kickstart...
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SOCIAL STATISTICS SEMINAR SERIES
14:00 - 15:30 10 March 2026
Please join us for the Social Statistics Seminar, we have coffee and cake. We are very pleased to welcome: Mónica Hernández Alava Professor in Health Econometrics, University of Sheffield Title: TBA Abstract: TBA
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Using agent-based models as a simulation tool to generate synthetic data
14:00 - 16:00 18 February 2026
This free online workshop explores the intersection of two computational social science ideas, synthetic data and agent-based models: 1. Synthetic data – which is generated data rather than observed data. This can be useful when balancing research needs with data availability or security. 2. Agent-based...
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Code anxiety club
13:30 - 14:00 17 February 2026
Why attend? 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 work through common beginner topics while coding live for a quick half hour. No prior experience, installed...
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Perspectives on Engagement and Impact: a UK Data Service event for Early Career Researchers
09:30 - 15:30 11 February 2026
Join us for an exciting opportunity to learn, share and build connections at Perspectives on Engagement and Impact: an event for Early Career Researchers. In today’s world of complex social and economic challenges, data-driven research is a powerful tool for understanding issues and shaping solutions. But...
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