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Introduction to anonymisation techniques for social sciences research data
This session is designed to equip researchers with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of data anonymisation. From survey data to transcript data and audio/visual materials researchers must have a keen eye on safeguarding privacy.
Data in the spotlight: Census and population studies
We introduce you to the UK Census, the data held by the UK Data Service, and how to use the web interfaces to access the data. We also cover up to date information on the progress of the 2021 Census for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and the 2022 Census for Scotland.
Personal data journeys
Rodney Appleyard, UK Data Service and Jennie Blows, CLOSER, interview Professor Jennifer Symonds, Director of CLOSER, Robin Flaig, Co-Director of the UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration and Chief Operations Officer for Generation Scotland, and Dr Nigel de Noronha, Research Associate at the University of Manchester, about their personal data journeys and what they have found so rewarding about working with data.
Dr Nigel de Noronha is one of our key providers of training courses.
Training podcast
Dr. Vanessa Higgins, the Service Director of User Support and Training at the UK Data Service, provides an overview of the training courses and workshops delivered by her team throughout the year: