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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

What insights and impact can be driven from data research? Check out our Research Spotlights within the ADR UK Annual Report exploring nurses' commuting and workforce sustainability, as well as uncovering the factors behind school absence and exclusions. reports.adruk.org/annual-repor...

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Research Data Scotland is working to make it faster and simpler for #researchers to access public sector #data for research. They are #recruiting for a Chief Executive Officer #CEO. Apply today - www.aspenpeople.co.uk/microsite/re...

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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

⏰There's still time to register for our rescheduled Exploring census microdata workshop on 6 October. To book a place, please follow the link below: 📅 6 October 2026 ⏰ 10:00-11:30 📍 Online ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/explo...

Exploring census microdata - workshop on 6 October 2026 at 10am

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 01/10/2026

What changes are needed to give every child in Scotland the best possible start in life? In this free webinar we'll share key findings, examples from practice, and discuss changes to policy and practice needed to strengthen early childhood development from birth to age three: buff.ly/D9G8oAr

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The ADR UK Annual Report for 2025-2026 is now live. We are six months into our new five year investment period and the report shares how our work is gathering pace. Discover our key developments, new/emerging datasets, impact case studies and research highlights: reports.adruk.org/annual-repor...

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

How can researchers turn rigorous admin data analysis into real-world policy impact? At #BSPS2026, ADR UK and ADR Scotland's session explored the tools needed to bridge the gap between policy relevance and influence. Read our workshop presenters' reflections: www.adrscotland.org/news-publica...

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Many thanks to everyone who visited our #ADRScotland stand at the @bayescentre.bsky.social last weekend, for #DoorsOpenDays. We hope you all enjoyed our interactive games and learnt more about data and why your #data is safe when used by researchers. adrscotland.org

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sign up for this FREE webinar to hear more about @nestauk.bsky.social Getting it right from the start. #newborns #childwelfare @moragtreanor.bsky.social

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Research Professional News @resprofnews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Funder defends data security after AI row. A research network at the centre of a controversy over the use of “AI-based triage” to reject funding applications has said confidentiality was “entirely safeguarded” following concerns over data privacy. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...

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Funder defends data security after ‘AI-based triage’ row - Research Professional News

Research network which rejected applicants for UKRI funds using AI says confidentiality was “entirely safeguarded”

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Research Professional News @resprofnews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Institutions urged to do research ‘with the public, not to them’. Labour 2026: Devolution offers chance to connect public with R&D. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-i...

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Institutions urged to do research ‘with the public, not to them’ - Research Professional News

Labour 2026: Devolution offers chance to connect public with R&D

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

📢 Free training: ADR UK is running a one-day online course exploring how researchers can engage with government and communicate evidence effectively to policymakers. Speakers include our own Professor Morag Treanor. 📅 11 Nov 2026 🕤 9:30am–3:15pm 💻 Online 🎟️ Free Book: www.adruk.org/news-publica...

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

How can data improve outcomes for young people in the justice system? Register now for the ADR UK Researcher Symposium and hear from experts sharing new UK-wide research and policy insights. 📅 22 Oct, 10.00am 💻 Free online ✅ Sign up: www.adruk.org/news-publica... #justiceresearch #dataevent

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Read our new case study on the power of data in evaluation. 🔗 By connecting information across health, education and social care, analysts were able to evaluate Scotland’s Family Nurse Partnership and uncover insights that can inform policy and practice. www.adrscotland.org/our-work/our...

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 21/09/2026

The recording of our webinar Growing Up in Kinship Care, where our speakers shared research and reflections on the experiences and challenges faced by kinship families and the implications of these for policy and practice, is available here: buff.ly/TLKo35C

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

How many registered nurses and midwives are actually practising—and why does it matter for workforce planning? Sign up now for an online ONS Talk on 24 Sept. Discover new insights on this topic from an ADR UK data linkage project by Professor Iain Atherton. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nursing-an...

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

What is the wider impact of the Scottish Child Payment? Read our new summary report, with insights from our joint workshop earlier this year that brought together researchers, policy, local government, third-sector organisations & people with lived experience.👇 www.adrscotland.org/news-publica...

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🔎 Finding the right data just got easier. Read the new RDS blog about improvements to their metadata catalogue. Funded by ADR Scotland, this work should make it easier for researchers to explore and consider available administrative data👇 www.researchdata.scot/news-and-ins...

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

As part of UKRI's 'Securing Better Health, Ageing and Wellbeing Strategic theme', Professor Chris Dibben completed a large study using data from UK Biobank. The outputs showed an intriguing association between sunlight exposure, blood glucose and type 2 diabetes. 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Data research can be difficult to explain. Read our latest blog with RDS and dive into our flexible public engagement activities designed to help people explore how data is used for research and become confident that all data is stored safely. www.adrscotland.org/news-publica...

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🚨 New Data Insight Alert! 🚨 Discover our research on what linked administrative data reveals about mortality risk among individuals in drug treatment. Explore the findings and implications now: www.adrscotland.org/fileadmin/up...

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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Every autumn we run a free introductory training series to introduce different aspects of the UK Data Service. See our website for a full list of what's available: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/09/08/u...

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UK Data Service introductory training series: Autumn 2026 - UK Data Service

Our introductory training series for autumn 2026 is now open for booking. The series is designed to help users get the most from the UK Data Service.

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

One to read! 👀 Check out this paper, produced by a research team including Professor Iain Atherton on: "Professional regulation in nursing education: Cultivating ‘critical polyvocality’ in regulator-educator relationships" 🔗 Read more: sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #nursingeducation

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🔍 New #DataExplained from ADR Scotland showcases how data is being used to examine the relationship between disability, household circumstances and COVID-19 outcomes in Scotland. Get insights on the data available for research and how to use it: www.adrscotland.org/fileadmin/up... #DataForGood

Graphic of a blue data cloud, with text underneath reading 'Data Explained. Linking Census, Residential and Health Data to Investigate Disability and COVID-19 Health Outcomes in Scotland. Authors: Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi, Nick Bailey, Angela Henderson, Chris Dibben and Serena Pattaro.'

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🌞 New Research Alert! Did you know that insufficient #sunlight exposure might be a hidden risk factor for #cardiovascular disease? Dive into our latest findings. Let's shed some light on #heart health! Full article: www.adrscotland.org/news-publica...

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Sign up for our online Introduction to Administrative Data Research and Analysis (#IADRA) #training course. Discover the benefits of working with #publicdata and how to access and prepare linked #admindata for #analysis and #research. edin.ac/4xhyUaG @dataciseopen.bsky.social

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Explore our journey in #public #engagement over the last two years! Read Rachel Edwards’ blog to see how science festivals have helped us connect with the public. We invite you to join us at our future engagement event; Edinburgh Doors Open Day at #BayesCentre on 26 September 2026. edin.ac/3T7bwOG

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Citizens Advice Scotland @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

tfn.scot/opinion/is-i... Our Director of Impact, David, explores the impact of Ofgem's new energy price cap and the growing challenge of energy debt facing people across Scotland.

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Is it to be yet another unbearable winter for people who can’t afford their energy bills? - TFN

David Hilferty on a worrying forecast for the months ahead

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 02/09/2026

The recording of our webinar which explored what we need to know about children's and young people's use of AI companions and chatbots and their mental health and wellbeing, is now available: buff.ly/FgUkFIY

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Don't miss our Impact Case Study exploring social mobility among UK Armed Forces veterans in England & Wales. The research provides the 1st population-scale evidence of its kind and can support policy decisions ensuring veterans are not disadvantaged. www.adruk.org/our-mission/...

Impact Case Study: Intergenerational social mobility among UK Armed Forces service- leavers

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Keen to explore how to undertake administrative data research? Sign up for our online Introduction to Administrative Data Research and Analysis course. Discover the benefits and how to access, prepare & analyse linked admin data for public good research. www.adrscotland.org/training-sup...

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We have a lovely announcement from ADR UK... Congratulations to the 17 new ADR UK Research Fellows! 👏 We look forward to seeing how their innovative use of linked administrative data helps answer pressing policy questions. www.adruk.org/news-publica...

New funding- ADR UK Research Fellowships. 17 new projects will answer critical policy questions using linked data.

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

New Impact Case Study on our research using the 1st population‑scale evidence on intergenerational social class mobility among UK Armed Forces veterans in England and Wales. Findings will support policy ensuring veterans are not disadvantaged relative to civilians. www.adruk.org/our-mission/...

Impact case study: Intergenerational social mobility among UK Armed Forces service leavers from ADR UK

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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Do you need support using our SecureLab? We run a monthly drop-in session to help SecureLab users with any queries they have. Our next session is on 25 August - book your place at the link below. 📅 25 August 2026 ⏰ 12:00-13:00 📍 Online 🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/secur...

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SecureLab drop-in sessions — UK Data Service

A comprehensive resource funded by the ESRC to support researchers, teachers and policymakers who depend on high-quality social and economic data.

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Sign up now for our online Introduction to Administrative Data Research and Analysis (#IADRA) training course running in October/November. Get a full introduction to working with administrative data, how to access and prepare linked data for analysis. Book: www.adrscotland.org/training-sup...

Training: Introduction to Administrative Data Research & Analysis (IADRA) course

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

📊 From data to impact: Minimum Unit Pricing. Read this impact case study to discover how linked administrative data was used to generate insights and evaluate policy for the public good. www.adrscotland.org/our-work/our...

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

New ADR UK funding for the CD3 initiative will help researchers uncover who is most at risk of cancer and why screening uptake varies between communities. Linking health and population data, this has potential to transform how the NHS targets early detection. ⬇️ www.adruk.org/news-publica...

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Registrations are now open for the ONS Secure Research Service Conference 2026! 🗓️ Tuesday 24 November 📍 Holiday Inn Bloomsbury, London This FREE event will bring together researchers, data owners, government representatives and policymakers. Book: www.adruk.org/news-publica...

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Want to learn more about analysing linked administrative data? Register for our online IADRA course starting in October and gain practical skills, expert insights & hands-on experience in administrative data research. Full details and how to book: www.adrscotland.org/training-sup... #datatraining

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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

📊 Our latest data collections and new editions are here! New releases include datasets on children’s play, workplace bullying, conspiracy theories and many more. See the full list at our website: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/08/07/l...

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Latest data collections and new editions 7 August 2026 — UK Data Service

An update of our latest data releases New datasets released SN 9598 Active Lives Adults Survey, 2023-2024 SN 9595 British Children’s...

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Silvia Behrens @silviab.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Policy must address declining school attendance as a structural issue. Together with colleagues from the Scottish Government and ADR Scotland, our research on secondary school absence has been translated into policy recommendations for action. #educationresearch #schoolattendance #educationpolicy

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

What drives secondary school absence? New ADR Scotland research shows social, economic, health and wellbeing factors impact different types of absence. This has important implications for policy. See the evidence in our latest policy briefing: www.adrscotland.org/news-publica...

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

New to administrative data research or supporting others who are? This impact case study shows how ADR Scotland’s Introduction to Administrative Data Research & Analysis (IADRA) training course is building skills, confidence and capacity. A great read: www.adrscotland.org/our-work/our...

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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 21/07/2026

The UK Metascience Unit has launched the ‘National AI in Research’ Survey. We're looking for researchers across all disciplines and career stages to share their views on the use of AI in research. The survey will be published and used to inform national policy on AI in research.

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National AI in Research Survey

Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #CycleToWorkDay! 🚲 Our research has highlighted that cycling to work isn't just great for the environment, but is also associated with improved mental health. The findings reinforce the importance of creating environments that support active travel. ⬇️ www.adrscotland.org/our-work/our...

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

How does school absence differ over time for Scottish pupils with & without additional support needs? Are there variances between ASN categories? This is at the core of our researcher's new publication in the European Journal of Special Needs Education. Read now: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Paper: Early ASN identification and trajectories of school absence in Scotland

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🚨 ADR UK is funding 30 PhDs using flagship admin data. Supervisor deadline is 15 Sept. Studentships could use Scottish LEO- University dataset, linking HE, employment, earnings and benefits data to explore graduate outcomes, social mobility, skills and inequality. 🔗 www.adruk.org/news-publica...

Funding opportunities. Don't miss out on your chance to apply to host: ADR UK PhD Studentships using Flagship Datasets such as...

Scottish Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO)- University exact. Check out the Flagship webpage to discover policy relevance, research example questions, supportive resources including webinar. The Doctoral Training Partnership Application Deadline is 15 Sept 2026.

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ADR Scotland @adr-scotland.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

New funding - developing the next generation of social scientists in data driven research. 📣 ESRC is commissioning a doctoral focal award plus, worth up to £5.85 million, for mid-career & senior researchers. Find out more on the ADR UK website⬇️ www.adruk.org/news-publica... #researchfunding

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Royal Statistical Society @royalstatsoc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The best advocates for statistics aren't always statisticians. Think of the journalist bringing evidence to life, the teacher inspiring data literacy, or the innovator using statistical thinking to strengthen data based decision making. If someone comes to mind, we'd love to hear from you!

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Nominations open for Honorary Fellowships 2027

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