Past events
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Data in the spotlight: International time series databanks
10:00 - 11:30 28 November 2024
Are you wanting to understand how the world works? Have an interest in climate science, economy, trade, demographics, health or international development? Want to know about and how to access data from the IMF, World Bank, IEA, UN or OECD? This free 90-minute online workshop will introduce you to the...
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WCLC: Gweneth Ann Rand (soprano) & Allyson Devenish (piano)
13:10 - 13:55 28 November 2024
Sometimes, inspiration can be the only thing to keep you going when you want to take a breath. Including Laura Bowler, Roxanna Panufnik and a surprise or two. The Thursday lunchtime concerts are part of the Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series, which is supported by the Ida Carroll Trust. They provide...
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Teamwork and Collaboration Principles for Successful Research
09:45 - 15:45 27 November 2024
Collaborative, interdisciplinary team-based ways of working and skills are becoming increasingly important in the fundability and impact assessment of research outputs. The University of Manchester’s “Teams Build Dreams” Team Research Programme is dedicated to providing you with the necessary skills...
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A celebration of James Baldwin with David Olusoga and Douglas Field
18:30 - 20:00 27 November 2024
Join us for a very special event celebrating the launch of a new book, Walking in the dark: James Baldwin, my father, and me, and the James Baldwin centenary. Academic and author Douglas Field will be in conversation with British-Nigerian historian and writer David Olusoga. Since James Baldwin’s death...
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Best practices for documenting social sciences research data
10:00 - 11:30 26 November 2024
Data documentation is essential to make sure that well-organised and well-documented research data can be produced from our research projects. This workshop provides an overview of different types of documentation depending on data type (e.g. primary or secondary, survey or transcripts), as an essential...
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