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Population Data Science at Swansea University

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The science of data about people. We are proud to be pioneering this science across a range of data-intensive initiatives. Find out more about us on our website popdatasci.swan.ac.uk

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MAGENTA Project @magentaproject.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Green Man over and out✌️🍃 The MAGENTA team had a fantastic weekend chatting with festival-goers, sharing our research, and seeing so many of you get involved in our climate-focused activities. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stall! 📸 Swipe for some snapshots from the weekend! #GM26
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MAGENTA Project @magentaproject.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Congratulations to our Co-Principal Investigator, Professor Lucy Griffiths on your prestigious award! So well-deserved, and a wonderful recognition of your significant impact on social science research, policy and practice👏
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MAGENTA Project @magentaproject.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Back in June, Morgan Byatt from our team presented his work to the MAGENTA Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Group. In this blog, he reflects on what he learned from the experience and how the group’s feedback has influenced his research👉 magentaresearch.org/what-i-learn...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
👏 Dr Helen Daniels gave a great presentation at #IMS2026 in Rio! Helen presented research she led on sociodemographic inequalities in #HRT prescribing in Wales using @saildatabank.bsky.social. Vital research advancing healthcare equity in women’s health.👏 @researchwales.bsky.social
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🗞️New Research🗞️ Care-experienced children show higher proportions of neurodevelopmental condition. The paper is published in memory of Dr Helen Hodges, who led the analysis before her passing in January 2026. 🔗 popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/care-experie... @swanseauni.bsky.social @cardiffuni.bsky.social
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Read more about the event: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/celebrating-... A huge congratulations to our 17 interns on their accomplishments, and a big thank you to everyone who supported this year’s programme. 📢Interested in joining us next year? Keep an eye out for further details, coming in early 2027.
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Celebrating a summer of research, innovation and achievement - Population Data Science
Our 2026 Summer Internship Programme came to an end on Wednesday 2nd of September, with a showcase event to highlight the impactful projects this year’s cohort have been working towards, and celebrate...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Last month, we celebrated the 2026 Summer Internship Programme with a showcase event to highlight the impactful projects this year’s cohort have been working towards and to recognise their outstanding achievements. 📽️Watch highlights from the day below. #PDSInterns2026
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MAGENTA Project @magentaproject.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Can rising temperatures affect pregnancy in the UK? The 2022 MAGENTA pilot study set out to explore this, linking heat and pregnancy health data. 📽️Watch our short film to discover the findings, lessons learned, and the next steps. 🔎 magentaresearch.org/the-2022-mag... @adrwales.bsky.social
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
In a new blog, Prof Anthony Charles shares how the BREACH Project links court, health, education & social care data to support vulnerable youth. Continuing the late Dr Helen Hodges’ vital legacy for fairer youth justice 🔗 popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/understandin...
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Understanding Why Children Breach Court Orders: Continuing Dr Helen Hodges' Commitment to Fairer Youth Justice - Population Data Science
By Prof Anthony Charles, Co-Investigator for the BREACH Project Some of the most vulnerable children in society can find themselves drawn into the youth justice system, often carrying with them experi...
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ADR Wales | YDG Cymru @adrwales.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A new Data Insight details the Wellcome-funded @magentaproject.bsky.social, which is investigating whether exposure to higher temperatures during pregnancy is associated with outcomes such as gestational age at birth, birth weight, stillbirth, newborn health and maternal care. ▶️ tinyurl.com/3bs6t9dt
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
How are Women’s Health Hubs in Wales helping to address health inequalities? Dr Helen Daniels spoke with Dr Helen Munro, Clinical Lead for Women’s Health in Wales, to explore how these hubs bring specialists together & what early rollout data tells us. Read: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/womens-healt...
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Women’s Health Hubs interview with Dr Helen Munro - Population Data Science
Dr Helen Daniels from our team talks to Dr Helen Munro about the development of Women’s Health Hubs in Wales, the lessons emerging from their implementation, and how they could support the wider ambit...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Do you have substantial experience of managing complex cohort or health research data? We have a job opportunity for you! Data Manager - Neurological Data Platform (NDP) 📌£39,906 to £46,049 per annum Apply here: www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan... @ukserp.bsky.social @dpukdataportal.bsky.social
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The latest Data Insight from the @adrwales.bsky.social Housing & Homelessness research team has highlighted the extent to which young people in Wales experience severe disadvantage during the transition into adulthood. Learn more: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/study-highli...
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ADR Wales | YDG Cymru @adrwales.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A new analysis has highlighted the extent to which young people in Wales experience severe disadvantage during the transition into adulthood, finding that roughly 1 in 18 young people experienced multiple (two or more) forms of severe disadvantage. ▶️ adrwales.org/study-highli...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
📢 Women in Wales - we want to hear from you! @swanseauni.bsky.social and Health and Care Research Wales are inviting women from across Wales to help shape how we measure the success of the Women’s Health Plan for Wales. For more info and to take part, visit: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A new population-scale research resource in the @saildatabank.bsky.social is bringing together data from across health, education and social care to help researchers better understand the factors that shape children’s health and wellbeing in Wales. Learn more: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/new-sail-dat...
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New SAIL data resource strengthens research into child health inequalities - Population Data Science
A new population-scale research resource is bringing together data from across health, education and social care to help researchers better understand the factors that shape children’s health and well...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Please welcome our newest member of the team, Raph Derecki👋 Raph is joining us as our new Research Officer and Data Scientist, working on the @adrwales.bsky.social Ymateb Programme and associated projects. We are delighted to welcome him on board! #employee #datascience @ashleyakbari.bsky.social
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ADR Wales | YDG Cymru @adrwales.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Lucy Griffiths, Co-Director of ADR Wales and Professor of Epidemiology at Swansea University Medical School, has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. ▶️ adrwales.org/adr-wales-co...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
A huge congratulations to Professor Lucy Griffiths, who has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Lucy is one of 74 leading social scientists recognised this year for their outstanding contributions to research, policy and practice. 🔗 popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/swansea-acad...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
And that’s a wrap on our Summer Internship Programme 2026! Well done to our interns who presented their impactful research projects at yesterday's showcase event. We're incredibly proud of all your achievements this summer and can’t wait to see what’s next! ✨Highlights below!
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Get to know our summer intern, Shuyuan Zhang, in this rapid fire video!🔥 We recently caught up with Shuyuan at his desk to get to know him a little better and learn more about his experience with us this summer. 🎥 Press play to discover more about Shuyuan👇 #PDSInterns2026 #Internship
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Wales is set to become the first country to test and evaluate a national open-access mental health model. Backed by £3.4M in NIHR funding, this landmark project aims to deliver faster, more flexible support. Full story popdatasci.swan.ac.uk?p=21242
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First-of-its-kind funding to evaluate open access mental health support across Wales - Population Data Science
A major research award has been secured to evaluate a pioneering approach to mental health support across Wales, aiming to improve access, patient experience and outcomes for people in need of care. F...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
🆕New research from @swanseauni.bsky.social, @cardiffuni.bsky.social & The University of York shows people with #ADHD and learning difficulties face a higher risk of experiencing violence and needing emergency care. Read more👇 popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/study-reveal...
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Study reveals people with ADHD are more likely to experience violence - Population Data Science
Researchers have discovered that people with ADHD are more likely to experience violence and attend hospital emergency departments. New research by Cardiff University, Swansea University and the Unive...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Researchers from @swanseauni.bsky.social, using the @saildatabank.bsky.social, lead major European study published in PLOS One, examining how socio-economic disadvantage affects survival among children born with major congenital anomalies. Read more: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/sail-databan...
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MAGENTA Project @magentaproject.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Highlights from #WalesAirshow✈️ We had a fantastic weekend connecting with the public, sharing our research, and recruiting new study participants. A huge highlight was seeing 3 of our study participants and their wonderful MAGENTA babies!👶 Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello!❤️
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
What happens when children breach court order conditions? The #BREACH study uses anonymised court data to understand youth breach proceedings and their impact, ahead of autumn workshops. Read more 👉 popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/portfolio/br... @saildatabank.bsky.social @researchwales.bsky.social
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
📢We're HIRING! Metadata Standards Manager Lead the development, harmonisation, transformation and operational management of metadata standards across national research infrastructures and Trusted Research Environments (TREs) hosted within @ukserp.bsky.social. 👉 www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Meet our 2026 Summer Interns: Part 4 To conclude our blog series, our final five interns share how the programme is helping them develop new skills and prepare for future careers. 📲Scroll through thread to learn a bit about them! 🔗Read more: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/meet-our-202... #PDSInterns2026
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MAGENTA Project @magentaproject.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Today is #ClimateEmergencyDay!🌍 At MAGENTA, we’re researching how rising temperatures affect pregnancy & how homes and surroundings impact birth outcomes.🏠🏙️ We are working with @birthcompanions.bsky.social to turn data into support. Swipe for details.🧵 @wellcometrust.bsky.social
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Meet our 2026 Summer Interns: Part 3 In today’s blog, meet four more interns and hear about their projects, motivations for joining the programme, and future aspirations. 👇Follow thread below and get to know them better! 🔗Read blog: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/meet-our-202... #PDSInterns2026
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Meet our 2026 Summer Interns: Part 2! In Part 2, meet four more of our #PDSInterns2026, learn about the research they're contributing to and what they hope to gain from the programme 👇 🔗 Read Part 2: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/meet-our-202... 🧵Follow thread to learn more about our interns!
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Meet Our 2026 Summer Interns: Part 1 Today we’re kicking off our four-part blog series, introducing the first four interns from this year's cohort. 🧵Follow thread to learn more about their interests and what they hope to achieve! 🔗Read blog: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/meet-our-202...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Our #PDSInterns2026 recently visited the @senedd.wales and Welsh Government to see how data and research support policymaking in Wales. Interns had the opportunity to meet Members of the Senedd and explore how evidence informs public policy. Read more🔎 popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/population-d...
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Introducing the second group of #PDSInterns2026 👏 We're so pleased to have you on board and look forward to following your journey over the summer. Welcome to PDS! 🤝 🖱️Click through to meet our interns!
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Pioneering project supporting pupils’ health & wellbeing has extended to nursery & reception kids! 🏫 'Little HAPPEN' invites parents of kids aged 3-5 to take a survey to help schools gain key insights. 👉 popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/new-project-... @swanseauni.bsky.social
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New project helping to shape the future wellbeing of Welsh nursery children - Population Data Science
Centre for Population Health News. Published 13/07/2026  A pioneering project aimed at supporting Welsh primary pupils’ health and wellbeing has been such a success it has now been extended to include...
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SeRP - Secure eResearch Platform @ukserp.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
This week, as gold sponsors, we're at the @ipdln.bsky.social conference at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands. Explore the graphic below and the full programme here - ipdln.org/2026-ipdln-c... to see the range of activities we'll be involved in. serp.ac.uk. @popdatascisu.bsky.social
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Please give a warm welcome to the first group of this year's summer interns!👏 We're excited to have you on board and look forward to seeing all that you'll achieve. Welcome to PDS! 👀Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we welcome the rest of our #PDSInterns2026! @swanseauni.bsky.social
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
New research by Dr Claire Hargreaves, supported by @adrwales.bsky.social's Rhodri Johnson & Sian Morrison-Rees, plus Paul Caskie (AFBI), provides a vital overview of farmers’ health by linking AD|ARC data with the @saildatabank.bsky.social 🚜📊 Read more: adrwales.org/new-data-ins...
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