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12/09/2022

Welcome Week 2022

We have an exciting programme of training and events available this semester. Find out what's on offer and get involved!
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17/08/2022

Celebrating Success!

This summer marks the third anniversary of the Research Training Centre! Discover our 12 highlights from the past three years.
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23/05/2022

Evaluation of the Q-Step Programme

A recent independent evaluation shows that Q-Step is helping to address the shortage of graduates with the skills to apply quantitative methods in both research and professional settings.
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23/05/2022

In the Mix: Mixed Methods Masterclass

Edinburgh Futures Institute has announced another offering of In The Mix, a workshop series on mixed methods led by Professor Emeritus Andrew Thompson.
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13/05/2022

Newsletter – May 2022

The next issue of our newsletter is out now. Read about our latest news, events and research projects.
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11/05/2022

Edinburgh Open Research Conference 2022 – Registration Open!

Registration is now open for the University of Edinburgh's first ever hybrid Open Research Conference taking place on Friday 27 May 2022.
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22/04/2022

Children’s Human Rights in the Contexts of Domestic Abuse and Covid-19

New research article from Dr Claire Houghton and Dr Fiona Morrison explores the impact of Covid-19 policy measures on the lives of children and women experiencing domestic abuse.
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21/04/2022

Dr Claire Houghton Appointed to Violence Against Women and Girls Strategic Review Advisory Group

Dr Claire Houghton has been appointed to the Violence Against Women and Girls: Strategic Review of Funding and Commissioning of Services Advisory Group.
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21/04/2022

Dr Hayley Bennett Joins Advisory Board of New Joseph Rowntree Foundation Project

Dr Hayley Bennett has been appointed to the Advisory Board of a new research project that will build a picture of people living in poverty in the UK.
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20/04/2022

Dr Orian Brook Joins UK Government Department for Culture, Media and Sport Advisory Group

Dr Orian Brook is one of four University of Edinburgh academics to be appointed to the new College of Experts for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
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23/02/2022

The Binks Hub Seminar Series

The Binks Hub is a new interdisciplinary research hub championing co-created social research across the University of Edinburgh. Register for the hub's inaugural seminar series to find out more.
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21/02/2022

Sect, Nation, and Identity after the Fall of Mosul: Evidence from a Natural Experiment

New research article from Dr Christopher Barrie uses a natural experiment setup to study how war affects group identities.