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Course 24 September 2025

Depth Interviewing Skills

This course gives participants an understanding of, and experience in using, the skills and techniques involved in conducting qualitative interviews.

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Understanding the experiences of receiving the Five Family Payments

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Report 4 September 2025

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Report 27 August 2025

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Exploring attitudes to local government reorganisation in Essex

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Report 11 August 2025

Social and Political Attitudes Deliberative methods Qualitative Deliberative research Workshop Focus groups Government Local government Communities Civic engagement Devolution Deliberative methods

Planning and Preparing for Later Life

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Report 21 July 2025

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A journey through time: 60 years of the National Travel Survey

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Blog 27 August 2025

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National Centre for Social Research appoints four new Trustees

Press release 12 August 2025

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The Health Impacts of Extreme Weather on Vulnerable Groups in the Urban Global South

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Blog 23 July 2025

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Understanding the importance of innovation and productivity in the UK

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Blog 10 July 2025

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Urban residents’ views on climate change and climate city policies

Event 17 September 2025

European Social Survey City, University of London Events Climate change

A Better Start – National Evaluation Annual Report Webinar

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Event 17 September 2025

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Course 24 September 2025

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Course 30 September 2025

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