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We are an initiative dedicated to unlocking the potential of the UK’s longitudinal population studies across social, economic, and biomedical research.

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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Save the date for our next webinar which will be taking place on Wednesday 16 September, 1pm-2pm BST. You can book your place now on Teams: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/513b89...
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
🔊 Join our webinar: Who trusts science? Hear from Hayley D'Souza & Tracey Brown from Sense about Science as they share recent findings on the drivers of mistrust in science, how trust varies across different groups, and what can be done to address it. ✍️ Register today: shorturl.at/eIRP5
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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Preparations are already underway for our third Connect event this autumn. We’re excited to be bringing it north to Manchester, creating another opportunity where you can shape the future of health research using smartphones and wearables. 🔗 Register your interest: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Register your interest for HRfH's final Connect event on Friday 27 November, 2026 at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester where we will be looking back and celebrating everything that has been achieved. Register your interest: forms.office.com/e/CAzsCDJb61
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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
💻 Webinar - Using digital health data to support early diagnosis of cardiovascular disease 📅 Wednesday 16 September, 2026 | 🕑 1pm-2pm, BST | 🔗 Book now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/513b89...
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
📢 Join our workshop: Micro-narratives – a new tool for qualitative data collection at scale 📅 09/09/26 | 15:00 - 17:00 Featuring Petr Slovak, this workshop will explore how micro-narratives can help researchers collect rich qualitative insights at cohort scale. ✍️ Register now: shorturl.at/Lh5l7
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
📢 We’re delighted to announce the launch of our new event series, beginning this September. Join us twice a month for webinars and workshops exploring topics including AI, research trustworthiness, neonatal blood spots, fertility, birth cohorts, and much more.
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🙌 Our new Communities of Practice call will support activities that bring together stakeholders from across the UK Longitudinal Population Studies community to address shared challenges, exchange best practice and co-develop solutions. 📅 Read more & apply by 16 September: pruk.ac.uk/communities-...
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
We're looking for feedback on a new t-TRE & online learning platform being developed by UK LLC. There are two workshops, find the one that’s right for you: 🎓10/09 – Students and researchers: shorturl.at/37Cjw 🧑‍🏫17/09 – Trainers and data experts: shorturl.at/w0tkz
Copy reads: Workshops: Help shape a learning platform for a new training Trusted Research Environment, 10 September 2026: Students & researchers, 17 September 2026: trainers & data experts, 15:00 – 16:30. Left side: black text on white background. Right side: illustration of interconnected data cubes. Logo lockup showing the UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration as the lead organisation and Population Research UK as the funder at the top left.
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
📌 We’re funding community-led projects to respond to emerging needs, spark new collaborations, and strengthen existing initiatives in the longitudinal population studies landscape. ⏳ Apply by 9 September: pruk.ac.uk/collaboratio...
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
[1/3] We're hosting two workshops to help shape a new training Trusted Research Environment (t-TRE) & learning platform. Your insights will help UK LLC create training that supports researchers working with longitudinal population studies and linked data. 🧵 See thread for more details
Copy reads: Workshops: Help shape a learning platform for a new training Trusted Research Environment, 10 September 2026: Students & researchers, 17 September 2026: trainers & data experts, 15:00 – 16:30. Left side: black text on white background. Right side: illustration of interconnected data cubes. Logo lockup showing the UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration as the lead organisation and Population Research UK as the funder at the top left.
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
📢New funding call alert! Join our webinar to learn about a new CLOSER funding opportunity, supported by Population Research UK, to develop high-quality learning resources for the longitudinal population studies community. Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/12f40e... | @closer-uk.bsky.social
Copy reads: Funding call webinar: Learning resources for the longitudinal population studies community, 3 September 2026, 10:30 – 11:30. Left side: black text on white background. Right side: people around a table. Logo lockup showing CLOSER as the lead organisation and Population Research UK as the funder at the top left.
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UK Biobank @ukbiobank.ac.uk · 04/08/2026
We’re hiring a Director of Information Security at UK Biobank ✅ This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and lead the full information security function protecting one of the world’s most important biomedical research resources. 📝 Apply: ow.ly/BGC750Zw6pb
Job vacancy, Director of Information Security, Location, Manchester, UK.
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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Vacancy: Senior Software Engineer The UK Data Archive is seeking to appoint a Senior Software Engineer to help build innovative software solutions while working within an AWS cloud infrastructure first environment. Full details at our website:
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Vacancy: Senior Software Engineer
The UK Data Archive is seeking to appoint a Senior Software Engineer to join their development team. Deadline: 10 August 2026.
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
📢 We’ve commissioned Health Data Research UK to develop the Population Research Gateway - a single platform to unify discovery of UK longitudinal population studies. Find out more: pruk.ac.uk/2026/07/30/n...
Copy reads: “The Population Research Gateway will make it easier for researchers to discover datasets, compare studies, explore metadata, and move from discovery to data access.” Peter Harrison, Interim Chief Technology Officer Health Data Research UK. Left side: black text on white background. Right side: Peter Harrison headshot. Population Research UK logo at the top left. Copy reads: “Our goal is to ensure that discovery is a strong starting point for accessing UK longitudinal population studies.” Chris Orton, Technical Lead, Population Research UK. Left side: black text on white background. Right side: Chris Orton headshot. Population Research UK logo at the top left.
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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The #AtlasLongitudinalDatasets has been upgraded! We've added two new data types to the Atlas: 🧠 Cognitive data and 💭 Psychological data! We've also launched a brand-new measures table, making it easier to explore: ✅ Cognitive measures ✅ Psychological measures ✅ Mental health measures
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Society for Longitudinal and Lifecourse Studies (SLLS) @sllshome.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
📢And so it begins! Looking forward to welcoming delegates from all over the world for #SLLS2026 @Université libre de Bruxelles. Thanks to the event sponsors: @CLOSER @Population Research UK @UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies @Panel Study of Income Dynamics www.sllsconference.com
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Our Impact Lead, John Halliwell, shares key reflections from the Digital Footprints Conference - highlighting shared challenges and opportunities for collaboration. 👉 Read more: pruk.ac.uk/2026/06/19/w...
Copy reads: “From data access and linkage to policy impact, the digital footprints community and longitudinal population studies share many challenges, and real opportunities to collaborate.” John Halliwell, Impact Lead, Population Research UK. Left side: black text on white background. Right side: John Halliwell headshot. Population Research UK logo at the top left.
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
📣 Collaboration & innovation funding opportunity We’re funding community-led projects that drive innovation and strengthen collaboration in the Longitudinal Population Studies data environment. 💰 Up to £100k per project ⏳ Apply by 9 September 2026 🔗 Learn more: shorturl.at/anjks
 

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Copy reads: Open funding call, Collaboration & innovation, apply by 9 September 2026. Left side: black text on white background. Right side: colourful sticky notes on a glass board. Logo of Population Research UK at the top left.
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Don’t miss this upcoming webinar from @hrfh.bsky.social on how consumer wearables can support physical activity & health during the transition to parenthood 👇 🗓️ 8 July 2026 | ⏰ 1:00 - 2:00pm
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Missed our recent webinar on how UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration is simplifying access to linked data for research in the public good? ▶️ Watch the recording: shorturl.at/uA3hu 📄 Download the slides: shorturl.at/Zz9ce
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
🚨 Now open: collaboration & innovation funding opportunity We’re funding community-led projects that drive innovation and strengthen collaboration in the Longitudinal Population Studies data environment. 💰 Up to £100k per project ⏳ Apply by 9 September 2026 🔗 Learn more: shorturl.at/anjks
Copy reads: Open funding call, Collaboration & innovation, apply by 9 September 2026. Left side: black text on white background. Right side: colourful sticky notes on a glass board. Logo of Population Research UK at the top left.
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Join our workshop on measuring adolescent digital engagement in cohorts. In this session, you’ll: 🔎 Learn insights from a new social media measures report 🤝 Contribute to shaping the future of research in this field 🌐 Connect with a community focused on evolving UK policy shorturl.at/8l1H6
Copy reads: Workshop: Measuring adolescent digital engagement in cohorts, 24 June, 15:00 – 17:00. Left side: black text on white background. Right side: social media image. Logo of Population Research UK at the top left.
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
📅 Join our webinar to find out more about the new funding call to support community-led projects that drive innovation & strengthen collaboration within the Longitudinal Population Studies (LPS) data environment on 9 June, 11:00 - 12:00. Register now: shorturl.at/Ex9zq
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Do you want to discover a simpler and faster way to use linked data for research? Join us on 10 June and find out how UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration delivers its service. 👉 Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b39902...
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
📅Join our webinar to learn how UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration is making it easier to access and use linked data for research. Hear how their team supports researchers at every stage and the benefits of using the service. 👉 Register today: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b39902...
Copy reads: “Webinar: UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration - a simpler, faster solution to use linked data for research, Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 15:00–16:00.” Left side: black text on white background. Right side: map of the UK showing connected cube icons linked by dotted lines across different regions. Population Research UK logo at the top left.
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
⏳ Deadline today, don’t miss out! There’s still time to apply for this no cost opportunity for data linkage & access via UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration and UK Data Service. 👉 Find out more & submit your Expression of Interest today before 11:59pm ukllc.ac.uk/no-cost-oppo...
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
💡Do you want to help shape the Age 27 Sweep of the Millennium Cohort Study? @clscohorts.bsky.social are currently seeking input from the scientific, policy & practice communities for this study. 📌 7 May, Cardiff lnkd.in/eQ4wm-Jm 📌 13 May, Belfast lnkd.in/eFUmgrK2 📌 21 May, Online lnkd.in/e_ywSHvw
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
⌛ All UK-based Longitudinal Population Studies are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest to join UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration and/or UK Data Service at no cost. 📅 Apply by Monday, 11 May 2026: ukllc.ac.uk/no-cost-oppo...
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Join the collaboration, at no cost.   | UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
[1/3]🔊 As part of a webinar series organised by the MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit, we had the opportunity this week to hear from Raghib Ali, Chief Executive and Chief Medical Officer at @ourfuturehealthuk.bsky.social.
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
📽️ The recording of our recent webinar on how longitudinal population studies can apply to join UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration and/or UK Data Service is available to watch. ▶️ Watch the recording: lnkd.in/g_eJpciH ▶️ Download the slides: lnkd.in/gz6V_GFy
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
⏰ Last chance to register! There’s still time to sign up for tomorrow’s webinar and hear how longitudinal population studies can apply to join UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration and/or UK Data Service at no cost. 👉 Register now: shorturl.at/NEhro
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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
The @wellcometrust.bsky.social has opened a new funding opportunity for UK-based research teams to evaluate the mental health impacts of potential digital technology and social media restriction policies for children and young people. Check it out here: wellcome.org/mental-healt... 🧵1/2
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Evaluating the mental health impact of online technology restrictions | Wellcome
We’re inviting UK-based research teams to carry out timely evaluations of online technology restriction measures, particularly social media, for young people.
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
🖥️ Learn how Longitudinal Population Studies can apply to join UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration and/or UK Data Service at no cost. Join our webinar on 14 April to hear about the project’s scope & timelines, and to ask any questions. ➡️Register today: shorturl.at/NEhro
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
[1/2] 📢 We’ve appointed UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration to help UK longitudinal population studies make their data available through trusted central repositories at no cost. This work is delivered in collaboration with UK Data Service. Read more: shorturl.at/Iphwl
Copy reads: “We’re inviting UK longitudinal population studies to be part of a more consistent and accessible route to longitudinal data.” Jacqui Oakley, Head of Operations, UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration. Left side: black text on white background. Right side: Jacqui Oakley, headshot. Population Research UK logo at the top left. Copy reads: “This is a fantastic opportunity to expand access to, and enhance the usability of, a wider range of data” Camilla Philpot Thomsen, Associate Director, UK Data Service. Left side: black text on white background. Right side: Camilla Philpot Thomsen, headshot. Population Research UK logo at the top left. Copy reads: “We’re supporting FAIR data access - making UK longitudinal data findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable.” Abigail Harrison, Research Manager, UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration. Left side: black text on white background. Right side: Abigail Harrison, headshot. Population Research UK logo at the top left.
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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
⏰ Last chance to book your place on our webinar taking place this Wednesday, 2pm-3pm. ➡️ Book now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/dcf7f1...
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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
💻 Are you an early-career researcher with an interest in health data? Apply for Health Research from Home’s hackathon led by our experienced instructors. 📅 13 – 15 May, 2026 | 📍 The University of Manchester | 🧷 Apply now: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon... #healthresearch #healthdata
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Health Research from Home @hrfh.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Join us for our next webinar taking place on Wednesday 18 March, 2026, 2pm-3pm, GMT where we will hear from Ed Ramos and Katie Baca-Motes as they discuss their recently published remote trial in the metabolic health space, PROGRESS. Book now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/dcf7f1...
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
📢 News alert: we’ve appointed UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration to develop a pilot training Trusted Research Environment (t‑TRE) containing synthetic data, as part of an £850K project. Read more: shorturl.at/yEbT2 | @ukllc.bsky.social
Copy reads: "Creating a t-TRE would allow us to lower the barrier to entry for working with complex, linked longitudinal data.” Richard Thomas, Senior Data Manager, UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration, Left side: black text on white background. Right side: Richard Thomas headshot. Population Research UK logo at the top left.
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
There’s still time to join our workshop next Monday. We’ll explore: 🔹How AI is used across the research workflow 🔹Current levels of understanding around AI in research 🔹What’s needed for a future AI training platform Check if this workshop is for you: shorturl.at/2DbcW
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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
The #AtlasLongitudinalDatasets is your one-stop shop for all things longitudinal! 🔎 Search, filter and explore your way through 2,600+ datasets from around the world! @kingsioppn.bsky.social @popres-uk.bsky.social @wellcometrust.bsky.social @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social
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Text that reads: Explore 2600+ datasets from across the World. On the atlas of Longitudinal Datasets. A longitudinal datasets discoverability platform funded by the Wellcome Trust. ” 
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Smart Data Research UK @sdruk.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
🎉 Smart Data Research UK is delighted to announce the recipients of its 15 new Fellowships. The Fellows will address some of the UK’s most pressing challenges and join SDR UK's growing community of smart data researchers. 👉Meet them here: www.sdruk.ukri.org/2026/02/12/1...
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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 29/01/2026
Do you use the UKRI website? Help shape how thousands of researchers and innovators access funding, news and resources. Take our 3-minute survey: engagementhub.ukri.org/ukri-communi... ⏰Closes 27 February
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UKRI website user satisfaction survey 2026 - UK Research and Innovation - Citizen Space
Find and participate in activities run by UK Research and Innovation
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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
The UK Wellcome Mental Health Data Prize is opening soon, and strong proposals build on existing data. www.socialfinance.org.uk/impact/the-w... Got an idea for a digital tool to support early intervention in mental health but unsure which data or measures to use? Check out our free resources! 1/2
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The Wellcome Mental Health Data Prize UK
Social Finance is launching The Wellcome Mental Health Data Prize 2026, which supports teams developing new data tools for mental health science.
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
🖐️Join our workshop to help co‑design a new AI training platform! We’re looking for researchers who work with longitudinal population data, electronic health records, census data, or administrative data & who already use AI data tools in their work. Fill in this form to register: shorturl.at/2DbcW
Copy reads: Workshop, Identifying AI training needs for population research, 23 February 2026, 2:00 – 3:15pm. Left side: black text on white background. Right side: AI image. Population Research UK logo at the top left.
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
📝 Applications are open for our new £906,250 funding opportunity to enhance the policy impact of longitudinal population studies. Apply by 1 April. ➡️ Watch the webinar: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eChY... ➡️ Access the slide deck: zenodo.org/records/1840... ➡️ Learn more: pruk.ac.uk/policy-excha...
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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Our friends @popres-uk.bsky.social are holding two workshops for the LPS community to co-design a new AI training platform. ✅ Beginner Workshop | 26 January, 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm ✅ Expert Workshop | 23 February, 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm 👉 Find your fit by completing this quick form: shorturl.at/cE4uX
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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
One year of the #AtlasLongitudinalDatasets! Since we launched the Atlas 1 year ago thousands of you have used the platform to explore the global longitudinal dataset landscape! Thank you for your support and we’re excited to keep working together to unlock the full potential of longitudinal data!
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
🖐️Are you working with longitudinal population data, electronic health records, census data, or administrative data? Join our workshops & play a key role in shaping a new AI training platform designed for your needs shorturl.at/cE4uX
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
💡There’s still time to join us! Our new funding call will support the creation of a policy exchange to strengthen links between policymakers & LPS researchers. 🗓 28/01/26 | 15:00–16:00 - Hear more about the call’s scope, deliverables, and how to apply shorturl.at/Bf07f
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