SRA Scotland

The SRA in Scotland aims to provide a networking function for people engaged in social research across a wide range of organisations. It offers monthly evening seminars, several training courses a year, and an annual event. Here are details of some courses and events coming up in the next few months: For details of training courses, events and seminars in Scotland also see: SRA Events or send an email to Scotland@the-sra.org.uk SRA Scotland News None at present SRA Events in Scotland 2010 22 and 23 September – Approaches to Evaluation - GLASGOW (NEW COURSE FOR SRA SCOTLAND) This is a two day advanced level course. It is aimed at researchers with some understanding of evaluations who are looking to gain a more in depth, advanced knowledge of evaluations. The course is suitable for researchers in all sectors, particularly who want to understand more about designing, carrying out or critiquing evaluations. Trainers: Prof. Shirley Dex and Dr Desiree Lopez Further details here (doc) and booking form (doc) 29 September to 1st October – Modules in Qualitative Social Research - ABERDEEN 29 September – Designing a Qualitative Study - Further details here (doc) 30 September - Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis: Devising and Applying a Thematic Framework - Further details here (doc) 1 October - Interpreting and Writing up your Qualitative Findings - Further details here (doc) Trainer: Liz Spencer 7 October – Cognitive Interviewing for Testing Survey Questions - EDINBURGH (NEW COURSE FOR SRA SCOTLAND) Trainer: Dr Pamela Campanelli Further details here (doc) 17 – 23 November – Modules in Qualitative Social Research - EDINBURGH Qualitative training courses as follows: 17 November – Designing a Qualitative Study - Further details here (doc) 18 November – The Art of Qualitative Interviewing - Further details here (doc) 19 November – Conducting Focus Groups - Further details here (doc) 22 November - Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis: Devising and Applying a Thematic Framework - Further details here (doc) 23 November - Interpreting and Writing up your Qualitative Findings - Further details here (doc) Trainer: Liz Spencer 23 – 26 November – Modules in Quantitative Research - EDINBURGH Quantitative training courses as follows: 23 November - Questionnaire Design 24 November - Key Aspects of Survey Implementation 25 November - Survey Sampling 26 November - Basic Statistical Analysis Trainer: Dr Pamela Campanelli Further details here (doc) Further information As you will see there are two courses running on the same day in Edinburgh. Unfortunately, these were the only times that the trainers were available so apologies if you would have liked to attend both. More courses will be organised for 2011 and hopefully you can catch up then. Also, as always, if SRA Scotland courses are oversubscribed then we will try to get repeat dates from trainers as soon as possible to accommodate people on a waiting list. The cost of attending each of the above is shown on the attached publicity. You will see there are rates for members of SRA and for non-members. To become a member and benefit from the member rate, please go to www.the-sra.org.uk to see the different membership categories. Please note that if you join at the same time as booking a training course there is now a discount on the membership fee. If you plan to do this please let me know and I will alert SRA in London. The SRA Scotland booking form is available which should be used for all courses except the Evaluation course for which there is a separate booking form Other SRA Events 23/09/2010 SRA Event for new/early career researchers 23rd September 2010 5.00-7pm GfK NoP, Ludgate House, 245 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 9UL An annual event providing an opportunity for networking and learning about career opportunities across the varied sectors social researchers work within . SRA Event 16/11/2010 SRA/Royal Statistical Society event Cathie Marsh Memorial Lecture 40 years since the Equal Pay Act 1970 16th November 5-7pm (followed by drinks reception), RSS, 12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LZ Professor Jill Rubery, Manchester Business School, and Professor Alan Manning, London School of Economics will examine the achievements and failures of the Equal Pay Act, which was passed 40 years ago. SRA/RSS Event 07/12/2010 SRA Annual Conference - Call for Papers Making a Difference: Social Research in an era of austerity Tuesday 7th December, British Library, London Download further details (doc 15k) SRA Event Other Events In Scotland 10/08/2010 AQMeN Event - "Some Uses (and abuses?) of Regression" A Lecture by Professor John Curtice Tuesday 10th August 2010, 6.30-7.30pm, Glasgow For more information, and to book your place, click here (pdf) 06/09/2010 AQMeN lecture - 'Modelling Contexuality and Heterogeneity with Multilevel Models'. Monday 6th September 2010, 6.30-7.45, Edinburgh. A lecture by Professor Kelvyn Jones, Professor of Geography at the School of Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol. For more information, and to book your place, click here (pdf) SRA Scotland Committee The SRA Scotland Committee meets around once a month to arrange events, training and seminars for the Social Research community in Scotland. We are always very happy to welcome new members to the Committee. If you are interested in coming along to a Committee meeting, please get in touch with Julie Carr email: julie.carr@scotland.gsi.gov.uk, or Sarah Thomson email: sarah.thomson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk for details.