Dissertation drop-in
21 Oct 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online
Drop-in session
Data skills
Open door
Are you planning your dissertation and not sure where to begin? Do you have questions about how to get started with using secondary data in your dissertation? Perhaps you already have a topic in mind but aren’t sure which data would be suitable?
Come along to our free online dissertation drop-in session where you can discuss answers to these questions and more with UK Data Service experts.
We can help with topics such as:
- finding datasets and variables that match your needs
- how to evaluate the suitability of a dataset
- refining your topic and questions
- understanding data documentation
- how to search for and access data
- key things to consider when using secondary data
- software related questions: R, Stata or SPSS
- any other queries you might have
Whether you’re just getting started or already working with data, all questions are welcome.
Book your place and we will see you soon.