[ICPSR] From ICPSR: Webinar week at UK Data Service: Five free online sessions

[Linda Detterman]

>From our colleagues at the UK Data Service:

*Webinar week at UK Data Service: Five free online sessions*****

Social scientists from all sectors are invited to participate in a series
of webinars designed to introduce the data and resources available through
the newly formed UK Data Service.****

All webinars are free of charge and open to anyone in the UK and overseas.
Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please reserve your spot by booking at the links below.****

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An introduction to data available from the UK Data
Service<https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/906286110>
Monday 13 May 2013 at 11.00 BST****

An overview of the types of data available, including UK government
surveys, cross-national surveys, data from the UK Census and qualitative
data. The webinar will include some case studies demonstrating how the data
have been used in research.****

Attendees are also encouraged to attend the Thursday webinar to learn how
to find and access specific data collections.****

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Broadening access: Improving the impact of social
data<https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/455298214>
Tuesday 14 May 2013 at 16.30 BST****

Panel discussion with Keith Dugmore, a private-sector data consultant and
owner of Demographic Decisions, and Sharon Witherspoon, Director of the
Nuffield Foundation and one of the original researchers on the British
Social Attitudes Survey.****

The discussion is moderated by David Martin, Deputy Director of the UK Data
Service and former coordinator of the ESRC Census Programme.****

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Looking after and managing your research
data<https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/574635750>
Wednesday 15 May 2013 at 16.00 BST****

A practical session for anyone actively creating social science research
data. You will learn about practices, resources and support available to
create well organised, well documented, high-quality research data through
the course of your research so that your data continues to generate impact
after you have analysed it yourself.****

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UnDISCOVERed riches: Finding and accessing data via the UK Data
Service<https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/521209302>
Thursday 16 May 2013 at 15.00 BST****

A practical overview, focusing on the service's new search-and-browse
portal, Discover, which allows users to search for datasets, support
guides, case studies, ESRC outputs, variables and questions.****

A useful follow-up to the Monday webinar introducing data available through
the UK Data Service.****

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An introduction to 2011 census
geography<https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/679875966>
Friday 17 May 2013 at 15.00 BST****

An introduction to census output geographies, outlining five key
differences between 2001 and 2011 census output geographies.****

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The UK Data Service is a comprehensive resource funded by the Economic and
Social Research Council (ESRC) to support researchers, teachers and
policymakers who depend on high-quality social and economic data.****

The UK Data Service website provides a single point of access to a wide
range of secondary data previously held by the Economic and Social Data
Service (ESDS), the ESRC Census Programme and the Secure Data Service. All
are backed with extensive support, training and guidance to meet the needs
of data users, owners and creators.****

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Dr Jackie Carter****

Director: Communications and Impact****

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*T *+44(0) 161 2756725****

*E* jackie.carter at manchester.ac.uk <name at institution.ac.uk>****

*W* ukdataservice.ac.uk****

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*UK Data Service*

Mimas****

University of Manchester****

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