This online course is run by the Researcher Academy

The Researcher Academy courses are very popular and the majority are run in both semesters to give you the opportunity to attend at a time of the year that suits you.

Target Audience: Researchers interested in learning about the types of data and training available from the UK Data Service. 

Description:

The UK Data Service provides access to the UK’s largest collection of social and economic data. This in-person training event offers an interactive introduction to the data, resources and support available.

The session will involve presentations and hands-on sessions using UK Data Service data and online data visualisation tools with opportunities to ask questions.

By the end of the workshop attendees will know:

• how to explore the vast range of quantitative and qualitative datasets available for reuse from the UK Data Service
• how to use online tools to browse and analyse UK Data Service data collections
• how to select appropriate data and understand data access conditions
• how to find the wide variety of data support materials available such as video tutorials and methodological guides
• how to keep up to date with news and events

Accessibility

The following table shows a summary of what is needed to participate in the course. 

If you feel you will experience any difficulties participating, please let us know via the ‘special requirements’ tab, providing as much information as possible. The special requirements tab can be completed when you book your place. Alternatively, you can contact us directly at ra-training@nottingham.ac.uk.

You will need to bring your own wifi-enabled laptop or PC to this session.

Use (platform) chatbox function

Access MS Teams
Attend the course at the specified date and time
Participate in several online platforms at one time
Work from multiple windows and files open at one time on laptop/ PC
Use MS Teams chatbox function
Engage with online materials
Watch and listen to pre-recorded videos
Watch and listen to the course tutor(s) and/or other attendees
Follow presentation slides during the course
Take part in group activities/ discussions (within online breakout rooms)

Booking Conditions 

Our webinars/ online courses are very popular, especially in the current period and we are experiencing large volumes of people on our waiting lists.  

Please do let us know if you would like to cancel your place on this course so we can offer your place to another delegate. 

Please note, attendances for webinars/ online courses will still be recorded and corresponding training points, when shown as available, will be awarded.  

Pre-Requisites

Webinar Access Instructions 

This is an online session within Microsoft Teams. On the day of the session please use the link in this email to join the meeting. Please do not click the link in this email until the day of the session.  

You will need a headset or speakers for the webinar and we recommend that you join 10 minutes before the webinar is due to start so that you can test them.

Please mute your microphone, switch off your webcam and open the chat box function as you join the Teams meeting. Any questions can be asked via the chat box. 

To take part in the exercises, join using a laptop or desktop computer as it is difficult to explore the data on a mobile device.