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CPD tips ' How to develop effective research skills

CPD tips ' How to develop effective research skills

With the development of new research methods and technologies, there has been an increased demand for competent researchers who can apply these skills effectively. Research professionals require various abilities that are valued by organisations across industry sectors. In this article, we explain why research skills are important, including tips on becoming a more effective researcher and how CPD courses can help to develop research skills.

26.06.24
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UX Research: Understanding the Definition, Process, and Benefits

UX Research: Understanding the Definition, Process, and Benefits

This informal CPD article ‘UX Research: Understanding the Definition, Process, and Benefits’ was provided by UX Academy, a community of experienced creators and innovators working to deliver meaningful user experience design training courses which will develop and improve the skills for those working in UI, UX & Voice Design.

12.04.23
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What is money?

What is money?

This informal CPD article on What is money? was provided by Gianluigi Narciso, IIMR research intern at The Institute of International Monetary Research, an educational charity that promotes research into how developments in banking and finance affect the

15.10.20
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Inflation: measurement and Central Bank policies

Inflation: measurement and Central Bank policies

This informal CPD article on Inflation: measurement and Central Bank policies was provided by Robert Jacek Wlodarski, research intern at The Institute of International Monetary Research, an educational charity that promotes research into how developments

20.10.20
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Central Bank Independence in Times of Crisis

Central Bank Independence in Times of Crisis

This informal CPD article on Central Bank Independence in Times of Crisis was provided by Shivani Sameer Pradhan, Research Intern at The Institute of International Monetary Research, an educational charity that promotes research into how developments in b

17.11.20
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The Benefits of Using Your Local Library for Family History Research

The Benefits of Using Your Local Library for Family History Research

This informal CPD article ‘The Benefits of Using Your Local Library for Family History Research’ was provided by The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies, an independent educational charitable trust established in 1961. They provide distance learning courses in Genealogy and Heraldry and offer professional genealogical qualifications.

17.06.25
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How OCR Technology is Transforming Family History Research

How OCR Technology is Transforming Family History Research

This informal CPD article ‘How OCR Technology is Transforming Family History Research’ was provided by The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies, an independent educational charitable trust established in 1961. They provide distance learning courses in Genealogy and Heraldry and offer professional genealogical qualifications.

17.06.25
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19.01.26
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Central Banks and the Covid-19 Crisis

Central Banks and the Covid-19 Crisis

This informal CPD article on Central Banks and the Covid-19 Crisis was provided by Robert Jacek Wlodarski, research intern at the Institute of International Monetary Research. Having developed from a local health emergency to a world pandemic, Covid-19 v

12.08.20
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Overview of the Public Sector

The UK public sector is a major component of the total UK economy. According to Open University research, public expenditure in 2008/09 amounted to £618bn and constituted 48% of GDP. The public sector employs just under 6 million personnel (approx. 19% of total UK workforce) and is responsible for the delivery of a wide range of public services including: pensions and benefits (28%), health (18%), emergency services, law enforcement, and education (13%).

According to the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), the UK voluntary sector contributes £11.7 billion to the UK economy, and employs approximately 765,000 (2.7%) of the total 27.9million UK workforce. 

19.01.26