Training

The LSCS is actively involved in helping researchers conduct longitudinal data analysis, particularly in relation to the SLS. However, it also provides training in general aspects of longitudinal data handling, analysis and modelling. In particular, under the Research Methods Programme the ESRC funded the LSCS to conduct training on Longitudinal Analysis in the Social Sciences. This was led by Vernon Gayle and has resulted in a set of computer based on-line training resources and links. The programme involved collaboration between the Longitudinal Studies Centre - Scotland and Applied Social Science, Scotecon and the Centre For E-Learning Development (all based at Stirling University).

SLS training events in 2011

Scottish Longitudinal Study Introductory Training Workshop, 8 November, University of St Andrews

On November 8th 2011, a one-day SLS training workshop will be held at the University of St Andrews, entitled "An Introductory Training Workshop for the Scottish Longitudinal Study". More details and course outline can be downloaded here.
Registrations are now being taken online.
Places are limited to 25, so early booking is recommended. There is a registration fee of £20 to cover the costs of lunch, refreshments and training material.

Workshop "An Introductory Training Workshop for the Scottish Longitudinal Study", 20 April, University of Edinburgh

On April 20th 2011, a one-day SLS training workshop will be held at the University of Edinburgh, entitled "An Introductory Training Workshop for the Scottish Longitudinal Study". More details and course content can be downloaded here.
Registration is now closed.

Exploiting Existing Data For Health Research workshop

From 4 to 8 September 2011, a workshop is held at the University of St Andrews on the theory and practice of analysis of large sets of linked health and social data at an introductory to intermediate level. This workshop is held in conjunction with the biennial conference of the Scottish Health Informatics Programme (9-11 September; see Events).
More information on the workshop can be downloaded here.
Registration is now closed.

SLS training events in 2010

Workshop "Techniques for analysing the Scottish Longitudinal Study", 7 October, University of Edinburgh

A one-day workshop focusing on statistical techniques that are particularly useful for analysing the Scottish Longitudinal Study (SLS). After a brief introduction of the SLS, two techniques will be introduced: survival analysis and difference-in-difference models. Each technique is then elaborated on in a theoretical lecture followed by a hands-on session. The day closes with two presentations of real SLS projects using these techniques.
Participants in this workshop are expected to have intermediate skills in statistical analysis. For more information, contact the course convenors Peteke Feijten (pmf1@st-andrews.ac.uk) or Gillian Raab (gmr1@st-andrews.ac.uk).
More details and a programme will be posted here soon.
There will be a modest registration fee to cover the costs of catering and training material.

Workshop "Health and mortality with microdata", 29 April, Belfast

A 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.
Registration is free.
For more information, visit http://www.data-archive.ac.uk/news/eventdetail.asp?id=2408.

Training course "Modern demographic methods in epidemiology", 1-3 June

The 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.
The course takes place from 1-3 June 2010 in St Andrews. Places are limited so early registration is encouraged.
For more information, visit http://staff.pubhealth.ku.dk/~bxc/AdvCoh/StAn-2010/ or download the flier. The flier also gives details on the course fee and how to register.

Longitudinal Data Linkage workshop 30/31 March, Edinburgh

A 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.
A flier with more details and the programme can be downloaded here. More information about costs and registration (including an online registration form) can be found at http://www.ioe.ac.uk/research/16369.html.

Advanced Analysis of Linked Health Data workshop

***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.
Bookings can be made online at https://onlineshop.st-andrews.ac.uk/browse/product.asp?catid=14&modid=2&compid=1.

SLS training events in 2009

One-day SLS training, 15 September 2009, University of Stirling

On September 15 2009, a one-day SLS training workshop will be held at the University of Stirling, entitled "An Introductory Training Workshop for the Scottish Longitudinal Study". Several aspects of the SLS will be covered, including how to get access, the opportunities to link with ISD health data and example projects. An information leaflet and application form can be downloaded here.

Health data training, 12-16 September 2009, University of St Andrews

From 12 to 16 September 2009, a 5-day training workshop will be held in St Andrews, focusing on health data. The training is followed by the international conference "Exploiting Existing Data for Health Research" (17-19 September).
The training workshop covers the following five themes:
1. Using linkable registry data in health services research
2. Measuring health services utilisation
3. Characterising clinical populations using linkable registry data
4. Evaluating health services outcome
5. Theory and practice of risk adjustment in health services research

Further information can be found in the conference leaflet.
If you are interested in attending the training workshop, please register using the link provided in the leaflet, or register directly online.

SLS training events in 2008

On 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.

Two other training opportunities are offered in April and May, which have a wider focus on all Longitudinal Studies in the UK (the Longitudinal Study of England and Wales, the Scottish Longitudinal Study, and the Northern Ireland Longitudinal Study). The first will be held in Edinburgh, on April 16, and the second will be held in Belfast, on May 14. More information can be found on the website of Census.ac.uk, who organise these meetings.

On January 30 2008, a half-day workshop was 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 presented opportunities to work with census data. More information can be found here.

SLS training events in 2007

On October 3 2007, a one-day training workshop was held at the City University in London. This training attracted 10 participants.

On 27 and 28 March 2007, a two-day training workshop was held in St Andrews. About 25 researchers and policy makers interested in using the SLS attended this training.

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