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Managing your Data

Learn how to manage, plan and archive your research data, and follow up with introductions to software like RStudio, SPSS, STATA and NVivo.

These courses are a part of the York Researcher Development Programme, delivered and coordinated by the Research Culture & Researcher Development team, with support from colleagues across the university. Our programme is open to all Researchers at the University of York, with certain sessions specifically targeted towards Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) or Research Staff.

View our upcoming workshops below, and click on an event page to find further information and booking links.

Upcoming training sessions and courses

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Tuesday 13 October 2026 2pm

We'll guide you through the essential steps of planning your data analysis - from clarifying research questions and identifying variable types, to selecting the most appropriate statistical tests.

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Tuesday 20 October 2026 2pm

Unsure which statistical software best suits your research needs? We'll provide a clear, practical comparison of SPSS, R, and Stata, covering core features, accessibility, and pros and cons of each.

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Wednesday 11 November 2026 10am

This introductory session will cover this important aspect of research data management (RDM), encouraging researchers to consider and plan for the archiving of their research data for long-term access and reuse.

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Thursday 12 November 2026 2pm

Learn how to animate graphs, build 3D graphs, and creating a GIF of you graph in RStudio.

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Tuesday 24 November 2026 2pm

An overview of the basics of data management planning, the component parts of a plan, and best practice guidance.

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Tuesday 16 March 2027 2pm

This introductory session will cover this important aspect of research data management (RDM), encouraging researchers to consider and plan for the archiving of their research data for long-term access and reuse.

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Thursday 22 April 2027 10am

An overview of the basics of data management planning, the component parts of a plan, and best practice guidance.