Research Methods Courses

Alan Turing Institute

Small Data and Big Data - Web Archives and Research in the Humanities

Explore web archives' potential for humanities research, examining challenges and opportunities in using digital collections to study social and cultural phenomena.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alan Turing Institute

How Digital Data Collection Methods Impact Scientific Inference - Dr. Rebekah Tromble

Explore how digital data collection methods impact scientific inference, focusing on Twitter data analysis, APIs, and logit regression. Learn to navigate challenges in social and cultural research.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alfredo Canziani

Contrastive Methods and Regularised Latent Variable Models

Explore contrastive methods and regularized latent variable models in energy-based models, covering self-supervised learning, autoencoders, sparse coding, and variational techniques for advanced machine learning applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mineralogical Society of America

The Importance of Physics to Thermobarometric Research

Explore the role of physics in thermobarometric research, including Raman mapping, stress gradients, and elastic anisotropy, with implications for metamorphic petrology.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Bringing Dinosaurs to Life - Using Innovative Techniques and Methods in Vertebrate Palaeontology

Explore innovative techniques in paleontology, from digitization to biomechanics, revolutionizing our understanding of dinosaur movement, strength, and anatomy. Gain insights into cutting-edge research methods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Assessing the Efficacy of Youth Participation in Scientific Research

Explore the impact of youth involvement in scientific research through the Encana Badlands Science Camp Palaeontology Project, examining its effectiveness and broader implications for citizen science.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute TESI

Ocean Expert Exchange - Research Vessel Operations

Virtual tour of research vessel expeditions, exploring crew roles, missions, marine life tagging, coral reef work, and career insights in ocean research and vessel operations.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ryan O'Donnell

How to Do CS Theory - Lecture 1b: Research Tips for Theoretical Computer Science

Insights and tips for aspiring theoretical computer science researchers, covering research methods, paper writing, presentation skills, and essential resources in the field.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TensorFlow

Great TensorFlow Research Cloud Projects From Around the World

Explore exciting machine learning projects powered by TensorFlow Research Cloud's free Cloud TPUs. Learn how to access TFRC resources for your own research endeavors.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Security BSides London

Defensive Security Research is Sexy Too - Real Sign of Skill

Explore defensive security research's importance, goals, and applications across tech levels. Discover past challenges, current solutions, and future opportunities in this critical field.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Bill Buchanan OBE

Public Key Methods

Learn about public key cryptography, including RSA, ECC, and ElGamal. Explore their workings, applications, and future challenges in the post-quantum era.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bill Buchanan OBE

Cryptography - Hashing Methods

Explore hashing methods, tools, and applications in cybersecurity, including salting, collision prevention, and one-time passwords.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bill Buchanan OBE

Authentication Methods in Security and Network Forensics - Lecture 4

Explore authentication methods, from passwords to biometrics, and delve into concepts like message hashing, private key authentication, and Microsoft CardSpace for secure digital identity management.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bill Buchanan OBE

Software Encryption with ASP.NET - Private Key, Public Key, and Hashing Methods

Learn ASP.NET encryption techniques including private/public key, hashing, Diffie-Hellman, and role-based security. Gain practical skills for implementing secure software solutions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bill Buchanan OBE

Introduction to Security and Network Forensics - Encryption Methods

Explore encryption methods, codes, and key-based systems. Learn about cracking techniques, public/private key encryption, hashing, and PGP in this comprehensive security overview.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video