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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Final Keynote of #ADRUKConf25 from Dr Nisha de Silva, Data First & BOLD (Better Outcomes through Linked Data). A fascinating presentation on how data has transformed the MOJ. @adruk2025.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social @adrcni.bsky.social @scadrdata.bsky.social @saildatabank.bsky.social

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Education, Parental & Household Factors explored in this afternoon’s session in Dora Stoutzker Hall at #ADRUKConf25. Insights from Louise Macaulay, Ayana Cant, & Lowri O’Donovan. @adruk2025.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social @adrcni.bsky.social @scadrdata.bsky.social @wiserd-research.bsky.social

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Final Parallel Session in Dora Stoutzker Hall for #ADRUKConf25 on the theme of ‘Education, SEN, Disability & Health’ - with insights from Jen Keating, Vincent Nguyen, & Xingna Zhang. @adruk2025.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social @adrcni.bsky.social @scadrdata.bsky.social

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

👏Closing #ADRUKConf25 on a high note with the awards ceremony and final reflections from Dr Emma Gordon, Stephanie Howarth, and Prof David Ford. @adruk2025.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social @adrcni.bsky.social @scadrdata.bsky.social

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Dr Louise Marryat @lmarryat.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

@adruk2025.bsky.social heading back after a fabulous conference. Met so many fabulous people and heard about lots of terrific projects! The future of administrative data research in the UK looks very bright! A lovely unexpected prize at the end too!

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

#ADRUKConf25 is concluded! 🎉 Highlights from Day 2 included Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS’ rallying cry for bolder research, Dr Nisha de Silva’s keynote on MoJ Data First ⚖️, inspiring sessions + our awards 🏆. Thanks to all who joined - more photos on the website soon! 📸

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

ECHILD is an ADR UK flagship dataset which can be used to better understand how education affects children's health, and how health affects children's education. Find out more about the dataset ⬇️ www.adruk.org/data-access/... #ADRUKConf25

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Education and Child Health Insights from Linked Data - England - ADR UK

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Another project is using ECHILD to explore attainment outcomes in primary school for children with neurodisability. The research highlights how the period before school entry provides a valuable opportunity for early intervention to support these children. #ADRUKConf25

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

We're hearing some vital insights from research comparing the mortality of young people with and without neurodisability, using the ECHILD dataset. This study is a key example of how linked administrative data can help uncover patterns that need to be addressed.

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Up for our final keynote - Dr Nisha da Silva from Ministry of Justice explores the groundbreaking MoJ Data First programme, funded by ADR UK, and how it’s delivering real progress in improving justice outcomes. #ADRUKConf25

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ADR Wales | YDG Cymru @adrwales.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

We are delighted to welcome the Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, for the opening remarks on day 2 of the #ADRUKConf2025. @adruk2025.bsky.social @popdatascisu.bsky.social

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Research Data Scotland @rds-scotland.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Great first day at @adruk2025.bsky.social yesterday! Can't wait for all the great sessions to come today. If you're here make sure to drop by our exhibition stall to say hello, or come chat to our poster presenters over lunch.

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Education, Early Years & Readiness explored in this mornings session in the Dora Stoutzker Hall at #ADRUKConf25. Insights from Amy Locke, Mengle Zhang, Sarah Miller, Gergö Baranyi, and Hannah Dickson. @adruk2025.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social @adrcni.bsky.social @scadrdata.bsky.social

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Day 2 of #ADRUKConf25 is off to a strong start! We began with an inspiring ministerial address from Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS, highlighting Wales’ leadership in administrative data research and evidence-informed policymaking - and his own role in shaping these spaces.

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Head into the main auditorium now for the ministerial address! #ADRUKConf25

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Day 1 of #ADRUKConf25 wrapped! 🚀 Inspiring keynotes on admin data (Netherlands & Brazil), trusted research environments & AI, plus buzzing parallel sessions + exhibitors. Now onto the evening reception 🎉 See you tomorrow for a ministerial address from Rt Hon Mark Drakeford!

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Smart Data Research UK @sdruk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

💡 The conversation has been flowing @adruk2025.bsky.social in Cardiff. We’ve been having lots of chats about data linkage and getting smart data to researchers. Do drop by our stand near the front door! #ADRUKConf25

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

For our final keynote of the day, we're hearing from Professor Emily Jefferson and Fergus McDonald of DARE UK ⬇️ dareuk.org.uk

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

ADR UK PhD student Richmond Opoku discusses his project “Peeling back the layers of childhood care entry in the UK”.

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

And from Neil Rowland from ADR NI shared findings in relation to the impact of exclusions on students using Longitudinal Education Outcomes.

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Our PhD student Christy Coles meanwhile discussed female offending trajectories, and how patterns reveal disparities between groups. Christy also pointed out how there are often warning signs early on (such as during education) - positive intervention is key. www.adruk.org/our-work/bro...

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

That's a wrap from Studio 2.05, see you in the final keynote of the day! #ADRUKConf25

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Finally, ADR UK Research Fellow Damian Whittard shares some insights from his project investigating employment in green jobs. Read more on Damian's findings ⬇️ www.adruk.org/news-publica... #ADRUKConf25

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

What a great mix of parallel presentations so far! To highlight a couple from today… Prof Pia Hardelid of Kids Environment and Health Cohort outlined the team’s work & aspirations around showing how environment factors (like air quality and green space) affect child outcomes. kenvh-cohort.org.uk

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Dr Katy Huxley from @adrwales.bsky.social is using linked administrative data to address some key questions around the future of the social care workforce in Wales. #ADRUKConf25

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Next up, also from ONS, is an exploration of the impact of different health conditions - and the interventions used to treat them - on labour market outcomes. Speaker Daniel Ayoubkhani highlights the role of the Five Safes Framework in enabling secure data access. #ADRUKConf25

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Important research from the Office for National Statistics shows an average reduction in pay for women following a diagnosis of endometriosis. The study used anonymised linked health and economic data. #ADRUKConf25

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Fascinating keynote from Helena Benes Matos da Silva from Cidacs Brazil at #ADRUKConf25. CIDACS experience has shown that using health & admin data for research is a unique tool for improving health in Brazil. @adruk2025.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social @adrcni.bsky.social @scadrdata.bsky.social

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Helena explores the remit of Cidacs in Brazil, which aims to facilitate interdisciplinary research on population health to support policymaking.

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

After a brilliant first round of parallel sessions, we’re back in the auditorium for our second keynote with Helena Benes Matos da Silva, introduced by @adrwales.bsky.social Co-Director David Ford.

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Find out more about the Ministry of Justice Data First: Cross-Justice System dataset www.adruk.org/data-access/...

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Data First: Cross-Justice System - England and Wales - ADR UK

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

We're hearing from Professor Karen Broadhurst about a fascinating project using linked data: Child Outcomes for Mothers Facing Trial. The team is exploring the effects of involvement with the family and criminal justice systems on mother-child relationships. #ADRUKConf25

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Insightful sessions exploring Education, Attendance & Exclusion this morning @ #ADRUKConf2025 from Chris Dibbins @scadrdata.bsky.social, Golo Henseke UCL, Sophie Bartlett & Rhys Davies @wiserd-research.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social, & Silvia Behrens University of Glasgow. @adruk2025.bsky.social

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Fantastic first Keynote of the day from Tom Emery, from the Dutch National Infrastructure for Social Science & Erasmus University Rotterdam. “We need to work internationally to reduce barriers.” @odissei.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social @adruk2025.bsky.social

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Day 1 kicks off at #ADRUKConf25 with welcome from Dr Emma Gordon, Director of ADR UK and Stephanie Howarth of Welsh Government. @adruk2025.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social @adrcni.bsky.social @scadrdata.bsky.social

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UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies @clscohorts.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

We’re excited to be at @adruk2025.bsky.social in beautiful Cardiff. If you’re at the conference, come visit our stall in the main entrance hall near the welcome desk. 🐻 Wishing all delegates at #ADRUKConf25 an enjoyable few days.

Lisa Calderwood and Karen Dennison at the Centre for Longitudinal Studies booth

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Tom Emery, Executive Director @odissei.bsky.social, walks us through the history and importance of administrative data in his keynote - and highlights the consequences of when it isn’t used for public good.

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Steph Howarth, Co-Director of @adrwales.bsky.social (our host!), now discusses the impact of ADR Wales - particularly highlighting policy impact and close working with Welsh Government, as well as significant growth in researcher capacity to access and use administrative data.

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

What’s next for 2026 and beyond? We’ll be collaborating with government departments more closely, focusing on linked health and economic data, infrastructure investment, and smoothing the researcher journey.

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Emma also talks through the impact that ADR UK has had, particularly highlighting the transformative MoJ Data First programme. You can also learn about this in episode 2 of our podcast Connecting Society. connecting-society.buzzsprout.com

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Emma introduces the latest figures from the ADR UK Annual Report 2025 - read it at reports.adruk.org/annual-repor....

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Dr Catriona Connell @drcconnell.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Joining my first @adruk2025.bsky.social conference and looking forward to hearing so many linked data papers. @kjellgren.bsky.social and @jsavinc.bsky.social will share preliminary results from RELEASE- examining the healthcare contacts between different people released from prison. #JusticeHealth

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

It’s day one of #ADRUKConf25, after a fantastic day of pre-conference workshops yesterday (great to have seen so many of you already there). First up, we have a welcome from Dr Emma Gordon, Director of ADR UK. Head to the auditoriums so you don’t miss the start! @adrwales.bsky.social

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