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NewsWorkshop "Techniques for analysing the Scottish Longitudinal Study", 7 October, University of EdinburghA one-day workshop focusing on statistical techniques that are particularly useful for analysing the Scottish Longitudinal Study. More information can be found here. [posted July 2010] Workshop "Health and mortality with microdata", 29 April, BelfastA one-day workshop about the use of individual-level census data for health and mortality research will be held at Queen's University Belfast on Thursday 29 April. This workshop will offer an introduction to the services available under the ESRC Census Programme, including the Samples of Anonymised Records (SARs microdata) and the three census-based longitudinal studies (England and Wales; Northern Ireland; and Scotland). There will be some hands-on exercises during the workshop, which will enable participants to explore real data. [posted March 2010] Training course "Modern demographic methods in epidemiology", 1-3 JuneThe course will give an overview of modern demographic methods in epidemiology. The course convenor is Bendix Carstensen, Senior Statistician from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. The software that will be used during the course is the freely available computer package R. There will be a short introduction for those unfamiliar with the package. [posted February 2010] Longitudinal Data Linkage workshop 30/31 March, EdinburghA workshop about linking longitudinal data from Census, vital registration records and health registration data will be held at the University of Edinburgh on 30 and 31 March 2010. The workshop is organised by the Centre for Longitudinal Studies, Institute of Education (University of London) in collaboration with the Longitudinal Studies Centre - Scotland. [posted January 2010] SLS Research working papers 6 and 7 onlineLSCS Research working paper 6 entitled "Post-partum psychosis in Scotland 1991 to 2006", and Research working paper 7 entitled "Inter-sectarian couples in the 2001 census" have been uploaded to this website (see the SLS Publications page). [posted January 2010] SLS Research working paper 5 onlineLSCS Research working paper 5, entitled "Selective internal migration. Does it explain Glasgow’s worsening mortality record?" has been uploaded to this website (see the SLS Publications page). [posted December 2009] SLS Data Dictionary update: Migration table addedThe SLS Data Dictionary has been updated with a new migration table (see Table E08 on the Data Dictionary tables page). [posted December 2009] Advanced Analysis of Linked Health Data workshop 6-10 April 2010***PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED*** Professor D'Arcy Holman from the University of Western Australia will give the workshop "Advanced Analysis of Linked Health Data" in St Andrews from 6 to 10 April 2010. For more information download the flier. [posted November 2009] New SLS-based publication in Health Statistics QuarterlyA new SLS-based article, entitled "Unemployment, mortality and the problem of health-related selection: Evidence from the Scottish and England & Wales (ONS) Longitudinal Studies" has been published in Health Statistics Quarterly 43 (see the SLS Publications page). [posted November 2009] Research using all three UK Longitudinal Studies now completedA research project that analysed all three Longitudinal Studies together has now been completed (see the UK wide analysis page). [posted November 2009] SLS training on 15 September at the University of StirlingA one-day training workshop will be held at the University of Stirling on 15 September 2009. Several aspects of the SLS will be covered, including how to get access, the opportunities to link with ISD health data and example projects. More information and a registration form can be found here. [posted June 2009] Abstract deadline for health conference extended to 15 JuneAbstracts for the "Exploiting Existing Data for Health Research" conference (17th to 19th September 2009) can still be submitted. The new deadline is Monday June 15 2009. [posted June 2009] SLS Research working paper 3 onlineLSCS Research working paper 3, entitled "The Effect of Neighbourhood Housing Tenure Mix on Labour Market Outcomes: A Longitudinal Perspective" has been uploaded to this website (see the SLS Publications page). [posted April 2009] LSCS working paper 3 onlineLSCS working paper 3, entitled "THE SCOTTISH LONGITUDINAL STUDY: A technical guide to the creation, quality and linkage of the 2001 Census SLS sample" has been uploaded to this website (see the SLS Publications page). [posted March 2009] Conference and training workshop "Exploiting Existing Data for Health Research"This conference is organised by the University of St Andrews, and funded by the Wellcome Trust. The 3-day international conference(17th to 19th September 2009) is the second in the series, following a highly successful meeting in 2007. This conference will include papers relating to five themes: The 5-day training workshop which precedes the conference (12th to 16th September 2009) will also include five themes: Further information can be found in the conference leaflet. [posted February 2009] SLS researcher on internship at Scottish GovernmentSLS PhD student Tom Clemens has been awarded an ESRC/TSG Internship at the Scottish Government. Tom will work on a project entitled "Children, Young People and Social Care. Patterns of Service use from pre-birth to age 5 - Analysing evidence from the GUS Survey (Sweep 3)". [posted February 2009] Researcher from Spain to work with SLSA postdoc fellowship has been awarded by the Spanish government to researcher Pau Mota. He will work at the LSCS for two years starting on the 1st of May 2009. [posted December 2008] Maternity data available for researchThe SLS can now be linked to NHS maternity data. Special permission is required; for more information see "Accessing SLS data", Step 4. [posted December 2008] Conference "Census Microdata: findings and futures" in ManchesterCensus microdata, like the Public Use Microdata Samples in the USA and Samples of Anonymised Records in the UK, has made a substantial contribution to social science on an international basis. "Census Microdata: findings and futures" will provide an opportunity to hear about and discuss research undertaken with census microdata internationally and consider the future role of census microdata. The conference will include presentations from international census offices such as the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Institut National de la Statistique et des Études Économiques and Statistics Canada. For more information and to book a place please go to http://www.ccsr.ac.uk/sars/conference/. [posted July 2008] 5 day Advanced STATA course at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineThe London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine are running a new 5 day Advanced STATA course from Monday 1st to Friday 5th September 2008. The course is appropriate for researchers and other professionals, from any discipline, who regularly use STATA for analysis but want to learn how to work more efficiently. It would be particularly suited to those who are about to embark on large analyses and who would like a quick guide on how to automate the repetitive parts of the process. Full details can be found at: http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/short/sasta1.htm. [posted June 2008] Cohort profile on the Scottish Longitudinal Study published in International Journal of EpidemiologyA 'cohort profile', describing the contents, structure, access procedure and strengths and weaknesses of the SLS has been published in the International Journal of Epidemiology. [posted June 2008] Workshop "National Child Development Study and British Cohort Study 1970" in StirlingThe Centre for Longitudinal Studies will be holding a one-day workshop in Stirling on the 18th of June 2008 to introduce the NCDS and BCS70. There will also be a hands-on component with the opportunity to carry out SPSS or Stata analyses using subsets of NCDS/BCS70 data. More information can be found on the CLS website. [posted May 2008] First SLS Research working paper onlineThe first SLS Research working paper "Movement from ill health related economic inactivity into employment and its impact on health: evidence from the Scottish Longitudinal Study" by Frank Popham and Clare Bambra is now available online. [posted April 2008] ESRC Centre for Population Change (CPC) awardThe ESRC has funded the Centre for Population Change (CPC) which involves collaboration between the University of Southampton and a consortium of Scottish universities. The PI is Jane Falkingham (Southampton) and Paul Boyle is one of four Co-Directors. We expect the SLS to play a central role in much of the work conducted by the centre. [posted April 2008] Scottish Executive consultancyPaul Boyle is part of a SE-funded consortium conducting a feasibility study of whether a Scottish Longitudinal Study of Ageing (SaLSA) should be established. Work on this project will be completed in June 2008. [posted April 2008] SLS training workshop in AprilOn April 7 2008, a one-day SLS training workshop will be held at the University of Glasgow, entitled "An Introductory Training Workshop for the Scottish Longitudinal Study". An information leaflet and application form can be downloaded here. [posted February 2008] SLS seminar at General Register Office for ScotlandOn January 21 2008, a Scottish Longitudinal Study Seminar will take place in Edinburgh, Victoria Quay, organised by the General Register Office for Scotland. The seminar comprises and introduction to the Scottish Longitudinal Study by SLS director Paul Boyle, presentation of three ongoing SLS studies by researchers, and discussion. [posted January 2008] ESRC NCRM Seminar "The role of interviewers in ensuring quality in longitudinal surveys"A one-day seminar on the role of interviewers in ensuring quality in longitudinal surveys will be held at the Royal Society Edinburgh Foundation on February 20th 2008. The seminar will include 4 invited speakers and a lot of time for discussion, in order to stimulate methodological research ideas and research activity in this area. For more information, see our Events page, under 'External events'. [posted January 2008] "Household research using interaction and longitudinal data from the census" workshop, University of NewcastleOn January 30 2008, a half-day workshop will be held at the University of Newcastle, entitled "Household research using interaction and longitudinal data from the census". Representatives from the Scottish Longitudinal Study as well as other census-based databases will present the opportunities to work with census data. More information can be found here. [posted January 2008] Ecological variables added to the SLSThe SLS database has now been enriched with ecological variables, such as Carstairs deprivation decile scores, and an urban and rural classification. The ecological variables can be found in Table G01 in the Data Dictionary. [posted October 2007] International conference on Exploiting Existing Data for Health ResearchThe LSCS hosted an international conference on "Exploiting Existing Data for Health Research" from 18-20 September, which attracted around 120 participants and 70 papers from a wide range of countries (New Zealand, Autralia, Canada, the USA and many European countries).
[posted October 2007] SLS working papers onlineThe first two LSCS working papers have been uploaded to this website (see our SLS Publications page). [posted September 2007] SLS Training in London on 3 OctoberA one-day introductory training workshop will be held at City University London on October 3 2007. Click here for more information. [posted September 2007] ESRC award on stepparent healthAs part of the ESRC Programme on Understanding Population Trends and Processes (UPTAP) Peteke Feijten is working on a longitudinal project assessing the health of stepparents and their partners. [posted August 2007] ESRC award on mixed ethnicity couplesAs part of the ESRC Programme on Understanding Population Trends and Processes (UPTAP) Zhiqiang Feng has been awarded a longitudinal project assessing the effect of living in mixed ethnicity communities on the prevalence of mixed ethnicity couples. [posted August 2007] ESRC award on the 'Right to Buy' and its effects on mobilityMembers of the SLS are involved in a longitudinal ESRC project led by Maarten van Ham which will assess the effects of the 'Right to Buy' public housing on people's mobility. [posted August 2007] SLS training workshop for the Scottish ExecutiveA half-day training event was held for statisticians at the Scottish Executive in April 2007. This attracted around 100 participants. [posted August 2007] ESRC award on health and work among older peopleThe SLS team are involved in a project under the ESRC Ageing Programme led by David Blane which will explore the inter-relationships between health, paid employment and informal caring at older ages. This study will utilise LS and SLS data, as well as data from Turin and Finland. [posted August 2007] SLS to launch in 2007The official launch of the SLS will take place on March 26 2007. Several renowned speakers will talk about different aspects of longitudinal studies. If you are interested in attending the launch day, download the flier. Those interested in using the SLS are welcome to get in touch with the SLS Support Team (lscs@st-andrews.ac.uk). [posted November 2006] SLS training event in 2007The launch day on March 26 will be followed by a two-day workshop (27/28 March) for those interested in using the SLS. For more information, download the flier. [posted November 2006] ESRC-funded International VisitorProf. Tom Cooke, University of Connecticut, is spending July 2006 working in the LSCS. His research project involves panel data analysis of the effects of family migration on women's earnings in Britain and the US. Hosted ConferenceIn February 2004, the LSCS hosted an event designed to publicise the value of longitudinal data analysis and to draw attention to the breadth of longitudinal data available in Scotland. The meeting attracted over 100 people and included a range of expert speakers from throughout the UK. ESRC consultancyPaul Boyle and Vernon Gayle are part of a ESRC-funded collaborative group led by John Bynner to investigate 'The future of panel and cohort studies in the UK'. Work on this project will be ongoing during 2005. | |||
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