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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

New ideas, new connections and some surprisingly competitive paper-chain making! 🔗 Bringing people, data and research together to deliver meaningful impact across Northern Ireland. That’s www.adrni.org 🟣 @adr-scotland.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social #ResearchImpact

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🟣 The ADR UK (Administrative Data Research UK) Annual Report is live. Six months into our new investment period, the report shows how work across the ADR UK partnership is gathering pace, using secure access to public-sector data to generate evidence and deliver public impact. lnkd.in/eCc3vJGm

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🟣 ADRC NI recently joined @Trussell’s launch at Stormont of Pathways to end the need for #foodbanks in Northern Ireland. @trusselluk.bsky.social #FoodPovertyNI

Six people pictured at Stormont beside a Trussell Trust pledge board, displayed on an easel at the foot of the main staircase. The board contains a commitment relating to tackling poverty and hardship in Northern Ireland, along with several signatures.

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Helen Barnard, Trussell Trust, Director of Policy and Research, Jamie Murphy, ADRC Deputy Director, Junior Minister Joanne Bunting MLA, Junior Minister Aisling Reilly, Colm Gildernew MLA and Edel Diamond, Project Manager, South-West Foodbank

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🟣 Useful workshop held today at 10:00 for all researchers.

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Research suggests long-term exposure to fine particulate matter PM2.5, may contribute to around 900 premature deaths annually in NI. DAERA's draft Clean Air Strategy references research by ADRC-NI researcher & UKRI Regional Clean Air Champion Dr Neil Rowland & colleagues at Queen's Business School.

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

In '21, 50.8% of people experiencing statutory homelessness in NI were receiving medication Our latest Data Insight explores the link between #homelessness & #mentalhealth 🟣 Mental health & homelessness: lnkd.in/emJRrTUF 🟣 Lived experience perspective: lnkd.in/eZtW8dpt @homelessconnect.bsky.social

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🟢 Last week, ADRC NI met with the NI Assembly Committee for Communities to highlight how securely linked administrative data can support evidence-based policymaking on poverty, homelessness and health inequalities, and to discuss the need for an NI Data Sharing Strategy. #AdministrativeData

A group of eight people pose behind a conference table in a formal committee room with bookshelves and patterned curtains. Three people are seated at the table with laptops, papers and water glasses, while five stand behind. In front of the table, a large floor-mounted screen displays remote participants joining by video call. The room has decorative wall paneling, a central hanging light, and blue patterned carpet.
Pictured: (Top Row L-R): Maurice Bradley (DUP), Pam Carson (DUP), Colm Gildernew (SF), Kelly Armstrong (All), Maoliosa McHugh (SF), (Seated L-R) Dr. Lisa Kent (QUB), Professor Jamie Murphy (UU), Richard Tanswell (Housing Executive), (On Screen Top left clockwise) Cathy Mason (SF), Andy Allen (UUP), Sian Mulholland (All), Mark Durkan (SDLP). @adr-uk.bsky.social

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Dr Emma Ross @dremmaross.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Most underserved groups actually showed lower mortality risk. But LGB+ individuals had a persistent elevated risk for deaths of despair, and the health inequalities facing Irish Travellers were striking. doi.org/10.1016/j.ss...

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

“Every prescription tells a small part of someone’s health story.” Northern Ireland’s Enhanced Prescribing Database (EPD) helps researchers bring those stories together to understand population health, from dementia care to inequalities in screening. Find out more: ijpds.org/news/12-05-2...

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Data is everywhere - but it doesn’t tell the whole story. Join us for The Science of Everyday Data at Pint of Science Belfast 🍻 A relaxed evening about data, people, and what gets missed. 📅 20 May | 📍 The Black Box 🎟️ pintofscience.co.uk/events/belfa...

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

📅 Thu 23 April | 3pm (UK) A webinar exploring UK alignment with EU/WHO air quality standards from a devolved perspective. 🎙️ Speakers include Dr Neil Rowland (QUB & ADRC NI) alongside experts from Wales, Scotland, London & IEEP. Register: ieep.uk/news/event-a...

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[Event] Air Quality: Can the UK feasibly reach WHO targets? A devolved perspective - IEEP UK

On 23 April 2026, from 15:00-16:30 UK time, IEEP UK will be hosting a webinar on UK air quality standards and the potential for alignment with WHO guidelines.

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Great morning launching our new ADRC NI report led by @drsarahmckenna.bsky.social on children’s social care and homelessness risk. Thanks to all our partners, and our amazing @voypic.bsky.social Experts by Experience for reminding us why this work matters. 💙📊 Full report and animation linked below.

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Linking data and lived experience to shape policy on children’s social care and homelessness in Northern Ireland

On 3 March 2026, ADR Northern Ireland hosted an event at Parliament Buildings, Stormont - Children’s Social Care and Homelessness in Northern Ireland: Connec...

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Hosting Children’s Social Care & Homelessness in NI today at Parliament Buildings. Sharing new ADRC NI research and hearing from care‑experienced young people, with partners including @voypic.bsky.social

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Huge congratulations to ADRC NI's Data Research Advisory Group on winning the Social Action Champion Award at the 2026 Care Day Awards! 🎉 Incredible recognition for care‑experienced young people driving research, influencing change, and using their voices to make systems better. So deserved 👏

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Happy Care Day 💙 Celebrating care experienced children and young people, their achievements, and the importance of hearing their voices. Our researcher @drsarahmckenna.bsky.social is attending the awards later hosted by @voypic.bsky.social to celebrate some truly inspiring young people. #CareDay26

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

🔎 Nearly half of Northern Ireland’s population experienced upward or downward social mobility between 2010 and 2016 — and the health impacts are not straightforward. Read the ADRC NI Data Insight here: www.adruk.org/news-publica...

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Nearly half of people in Northern Ireland experienced upward or downward social mobility, with different health outcomes

Nearly half of Northern Ireland’s population experienced a change in their level of deprivation between 2010 and 2016, according to new ADR Northern Ireland ...

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Administrative Data Research NI (ADR NI) has secured over £26 million to continue ground-breaking work in Northern Ireland. Read more here: www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews... @adr-uk.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social @nisra.gov.uk

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Fantastic feedback from Nikki the Lived Experience Coordinator at Homeless Connect, following our joint workshops. Nikki’s passion for Lived Experience and research is amazing! #HomelessnessAwarenessWeek #SeeThePerson @homelessconnect.bsky.social

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

We believe that the research we conduct, when paired with lived experience is unstoppable. We are proud of this feedback given by an attendee from our workshops run along with Homeless Connect. #HomelessnessAwarenessWeek #SeeThePerson @homelessconnect.bsky.social

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Yesterday’s launch of the #NewFoundationsProgramme at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, highlighted the value of administrative data research to help improve outcomes for young people leaving care. Read the full research: www.adruk.org/news-publica... @voypic.bsky.social

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Data Insight: Homelessness among young people leaving care in Northern Ireland

This study used linked administrative data to examine the risk of homelessness among young people aging out of care (care leavers) in Northern Ireland (NI).

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Our first quote of the week is from one of the Experts by Experience from Homeless Connect who has attended the workshops we have facilitated. #HomelessnessAwarenessWeek #SeeThePerson @homelessconnect.bsky.social

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

@homelessconnect.bsky.social This #HomelessnessAwarenessWeek, we’re dedicated to the theme: #SeeThePerson. Stay tuned this week for quotes from those who took part in the workshops and our research facilitators about the impact of them. @homelessconnect.bsky.social

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

We had a great time on Friday at our Data Detectives event as part of the ESRC Festival for Social Science. Our detectives successfully used data to solve the case of the GOO FLU😷 Thank you to everyone who came along and @groundswellcon.bsky.social for all their hard work and organisation.

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Our Panel members from the Stakeholder event - Fiona Cole @trusselluk.bsky.social Prof Jamie Murphy @ulsteruni.bsky.social, Declan Mc Allister @declanmca.bsky.social and Stefani Millar from the Department of Health. Your knowledge about using data & making a difference was inspiring, Thank you!

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

We had a great day at our Stakeholder event last week! Thank you to our host @mlchealth.bsky.social. A big thank you to Richard Tanswell from the Housing Executive and John Wilson from NIPDP for their exciting presentations.

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Thank you to our panel members for joining us at our Away Day. We really valued your advice and experience. Another huge thank you to Emer Maguire for hosting our day 🎉🎉

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

On #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚 we highlight the importance of accessible mental health support for everyone, everywhere, at all times of need.

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Have you ever taken part in research? Or maybe you'd like to but haven’t had the chance? Help shape how public involvement is done in health & social care research across Northern Ireland. Share your thoughts: [forms.office.com/e/ddVA9qL9fG]

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Want to get involved in Research? Do you have experience of mental ill health – either personally or as a carer / in your family? Want to get involved in Research? Our colleagues at Datamind UK are recruiting for their Lived Experience Advisory Group. datamind.org.uk/patients-and...

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Well done @drsarahmckenna.bsky.social on presenting #ADRUKConf25🎉 What a great week our researchers have had sharing about the great work at ADR NI!

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

Announced today by the Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS at the #ADRUKConf2025, ADR Wales has been awarded almost £26million to continue its ground-breaking work using administrative data to inform public policy and improve lives across Wales. ▶️ adrwales.org/adr-wales-se... @popdatascisu.bsky.social

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Our researcher Neil Rowland presented at #ADRUKConf25 on the important topic of school exclusion, sharing new insights to help shape policy and practice.

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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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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

The doors of this year's ADR UK conference are open and it's wonderful to see delegates coming in already for today's workshops! Do have a browse through the incredible array of abstracts now published in IJPDS ijpds.org/issue/view/43 Be sure to follow @adruk2025.bsky.social for conference updates

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Want to keep up to date with everything happening at #ADRUKConf25? Follow this page and see live updates and announcements. Follow along so you don’t miss a thing! Click here to read the full programme – adrukconference2025.org/programme/

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

We’re excited to join Bluesky! Welcome to the official account of the Administrative Data Research Centre Northern Ireland! Stay connected with us here and you can also find us on LinkedIn, X and our website. Follow along for the latest updates, news and insights from ADRC NI. #Research #Data

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