07 Dec 2023

NERUPI Toolkit: Exploring Evaluation Designs – Part 2: Designs to test a programme theory

Online (Teams)

Members only

Part 2 of Exploring Evaluation Designs will explore theory-driven evaluation approaches. It will focus on the context of intervention strategies for small groups or in small organisations where options for quantitative approaches are more limited. It will consider different evaluation design options and how these might be applied in practice.

25 Jan 2024

How can higher education outreach in schools raise attainment?

Online

Members only

In this session we will hear from Professor Paul Ashwin from Lancaster University, who will explore approaches to teaching and learning. There will be practice examples from NERUPI members and a practical session to identify the elements of an effective intervention strategy for raising-attainment outreach.

08 Feb 2024

NERUPI Toolkit: Data Collection Strategies – Part 1: Primary research

Online (Teams)

Members only

The first part of Data Collection Strategies will be an opportunity to review the data collection challenges in access and participation intervention strategy evaluations, share experiences, and explore tips for data collection strategies for high quality evaluations.

25 Apr 2024

NERUPI Toolkit: Data Collection Strategies – Session 2: Secondary sources

Online (Teams)

Members only

Part 2 of Data Collection Strategies will explore the contribution of administrative datasets to evaluations of intervention strategies. It will consider the challenges of using administrative data and the opportunities for gaining insights to inform access and participation activities.

06 Jun 2024

NERUPI Toolkit: Data Analysis Strategies – Session 1: Qualitative data analysis

Online (Teams)

Members only

The first part of Data Analysis Strategies will consider the unique role of qualitative research within mixed-methods approaches to the evaluation of an intervention strategy. It will provide opportunities for participants to practise performing analysis on qualitative data, following a 3-step process that includes interpreting themes, and will also give tips for reporting qualitative research.

20 Jun 2024

NERUPI Toolkit: Data Analysis Strategies – Session 2: Quantitative data analysis

Online (Teams)

Members only

Part 2 of Data Analysis Strategies will be on the contribution of quantitative approaches to access and participation intervention strategy evaluations, considering different datasets and types of data. It will explore data analysis methods required for answering different types of research questions.

10 Jul 2024

NERUPI Toolkit: Exploring Evaluation Designs – Part 1: Comparative evaluation designs

Online (Teams)

Members only

​The first part of Exploring Evaluation Designs will consider the role of comparative evaluation designs as a tool for strengthening evaluation. It will provide practical tips and insights into how pre-/post- designs, quasi-experimental comparison group designs, and Qualitative Comparative Assessment (QCA) might be used in the evaluation of access and participation intervention strategies.