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The Research Capability Hub for social scientists

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Welcome to the Research Capability HubFind out about the launch of our new Hub website
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  • Monday,7th September2026

    Evaluation methods for administrative data: Online module series

    Administrative Data Research UK
    Course
    Intermediate
    Online

    A series of short online modules exploring how administrative data can be used for rigorous policy evaluation in UK education and youth transitions.

  • Tuesday,8th September2026

    Effectively manage your literature review using NVivo

    QDAS | Qualitative Data Analysis Services
    Course
    Paid
    Beginner
    Online
  • Thursday,10th September2026

    Introduction to deliberative methods

    Social Research Association
    Course
    Paid
    Beginner
    Online
  • Thursday,10th September2026

    Creative methods in qualitative data collection

    Social Research Association
    Course
    Paid
    Beginner
    Online
  • Tuesday,15th September2026

    Introduction to R & Statistical Modelling in R

    The Royal Statistical Society
    Course
    Paid
    Beginner
    Online
  • Tuesday,15th September2026

    Introduction to Deep Learning - Online

    NCRM, University of Southampton
    Course
    Paid
    Advanced
    Online

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Evaluation methods for administrative data: Online module series

Administrative Data Research UK
Course
Intermediate
Online

Data quality aspects of administrative data

Administrative Data Research UK
Course
Free
Beginner
In Person

Determining Healthy Households

Administrative Data Research UK
Course
Free
Online

Introduction to government, policy & impact

Administrative Data Research UK
Course
Free
Beginner
Online

Introduction to ECHILD: Linked data from health, education and children’s social care

Administrative Data Research UK
Course
Paid
Intermediate
In Person

Vibe Coding: An Introduction for Social Scientists - Online

University of Liverpool
Course
Paid
Beginner
Online

Agentic Coding for Survey Research - Online

NCRM, University of Southampton
Course
Paid
Intermediate
Online

Building Constellations of Creative and Participatory Research - Online

NCRM, University of Southampton
Course
Paid
Intermediate
Online

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Flexible Fund Tier 1: Applications Open

10 August 2026

Flexible Fund Tier 1: Applications Open

Key information The Research Capability Hub (RCH) is inviting applications for Tier 1 Flexible Fund projects. Funding is available for organisations to develop openly accessible online training that strengthens research capability across th…