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🌼 Every spring we run a free introductory training series to introduce different aspects of the UK Data Service.
Our spring 2026 introductory training series programme is now available.
See our website for a full list of what's available: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/29/u...
Our spring 2026 introductory training series programme is now available.
See our website for a full list of what's available: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/29/u...
UK Data Service introductory training series: Spring 2026 — UK Data Service
We provide access to a wide range of social science data for reuse. To help you get the most from these resources, we run a free...
ukdataservice.ac.uk
February 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM
🌼 Every spring we run a free introductory training series to introduce different aspects of the UK Data Service.
Our spring 2026 introductory training series programme is now available.
See our website for a full list of what's available: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/29/u...
Our spring 2026 introductory training series programme is now available.
See our website for a full list of what's available: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/29/u...
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💡 Did you know? Last year the winners of our Dissertation Award had their work featured on our Data Impact blog: blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/tag/ukds-dis...
Winners of the 2026 award will also get to develop a blog based on their project: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/27/c... #UKDSDissertations
Winners of the 2026 award will also get to develop a blog based on their project: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/27/c... #UKDSDissertations
February 5, 2026 at 9:01 AM
💡 Did you know? Last year the winners of our Dissertation Award had their work featured on our Data Impact blog: blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/tag/ukds-dis...
Winners of the 2026 award will also get to develop a blog based on their project: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/27/c... #UKDSDissertations
Winners of the 2026 award will also get to develop a blog based on their project: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/27/c... #UKDSDissertations
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⏰ One week to go until our next computational social science drop-in!
This is a free drop-in session where everyone can get or give help on computational social science projects.
📅 10 February 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/compu...
This is a free drop-in session where everyone can get or give help on computational social science projects.
📅 10 February 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/compu...
February 3, 2026 at 2:25 PM
⏰ One week to go until our next computational social science drop-in!
This is a free drop-in session where everyone can get or give help on computational social science projects.
📅 10 February 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/compu...
This is a free drop-in session where everyone can get or give help on computational social science projects.
📅 10 February 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/compu...
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Join us today at 1.30pm for our Code Anxiety Club: Debugging demystified: Finding and fixing errors.
Please follow the link to watch the livestream: www.youtube.com/live/-LnZno7...
Please follow the link to watch the livestream: www.youtube.com/live/-LnZno7...
Code Anxiety Club: Debugging demystified: Finding and fixing errors
YouTube video by UK DATA SERVICE
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February 3, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Join us today at 1.30pm for our Code Anxiety Club: Debugging demystified: Finding and fixing errors.
Please follow the link to watch the livestream: www.youtube.com/live/-LnZno7...
Please follow the link to watch the livestream: www.youtube.com/live/-LnZno7...
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🗺️ Would you like to learn how to create maps and other geographical visualisations using census data?
On 22 April, we'll be holding a free online workshop on using QGIS to map 2021/22 census data from the UK Data Service.
📅 22 April 2026
⏰ 10:00-12:30
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...
On 22 April, we'll be holding a free online workshop on using QGIS to map 2021/22 census data from the UK Data Service.
📅 22 April 2026
⏰ 10:00-12:30
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...
Using QGIS to map 2021/22 census data from the UK Data Service — 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.
ukdataservice.ac.uk
January 26, 2026 at 8:58 AM
🗺️ Would you like to learn how to create maps and other geographical visualisations using census data?
On 22 April, we'll be holding a free online workshop on using QGIS to map 2021/22 census data from the UK Data Service.
📅 22 April 2026
⏰ 10:00-12:30
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...
On 22 April, we'll be holding a free online workshop on using QGIS to map 2021/22 census data from the UK Data Service.
📅 22 April 2026
⏰ 10:00-12:30
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...
Join us today at 13:30
💻 One week to go until our next Code Anxiety Club session!
This free session will be dedicated to debugging, with helpful tips on how to find and fix errors in your code.
Follow the link below to join:
📅 3 February 2026
⏰ 13:30-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/code-...
This free session will be dedicated to debugging, with helpful tips on how to find and fix errors in your code.
Follow the link below to join:
📅 3 February 2026
⏰ 13:30-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/code-...
Code anxiety club — 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.
ukdataservice.ac.uk
February 3, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Join us today at 13:30
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💡Did you know? Winners of the 2026 Dissertation Award will get the chance to work with our @ukdsimpact.bsky.social team to write a post for the UK Data Impact blog promoting and celebrating their work!
More info here: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/27/c... #UKDSDissertations
More info here: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/27/c... #UKDSDissertations
Celebrate your undergraduate dissertation with the UK Data Service Dissertation Award — UK Data Service
Have you used data from the UK Data Service in your undergraduate dissertation? If so, consider submitting your dissertation to the 2026...
ukdataservice.ac.uk
January 27, 2026 at 2:46 PM
💡Did you know? Winners of the 2026 Dissertation Award will get the chance to work with our @ukdsimpact.bsky.social team to write a post for the UK Data Impact blog promoting and celebrating their work!
More info here: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/27/c... #UKDSDissertations
More info here: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/27/c... #UKDSDissertations
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⏰ There's just under a week to go until our next survey data drop-in!
This free online drop-in session is for anyone working or thinking of working with secondary survey data.
Book your place at the link below:
📅 4 February 2026
⏰ 12:00-13:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/surve...
This free online drop-in session is for anyone working or thinking of working with secondary survey data.
Book your place at the link below:
📅 4 February 2026
⏰ 12:00-13:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/surve...
January 29, 2026 at 9:21 AM
⏰ There's just under a week to go until our next survey data drop-in!
This free online drop-in session is for anyone working or thinking of working with secondary survey data.
Book your place at the link below:
📅 4 February 2026
⏰ 12:00-13:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/surve...
This free online drop-in session is for anyone working or thinking of working with secondary survey data.
Book your place at the link below:
📅 4 February 2026
⏰ 12:00-13:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/surve...
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📢 The call for papers for our free Health Studies User Conference on 25 June 2026 at UCL in London is now open.
Submit your proposal by 22 February if you'd like to take part.
More information is available at our website: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/19/c... #UKDSHealth26
Submit your proposal by 22 February if you'd like to take part.
More information is available at our website: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/19/c... #UKDSHealth26
Call for papers: Health Studies User Conference 2026 - UK Data Service
The call for papers for our Health Studies User Conference 2026 is now open. Submit your paper by 22 February 2026.
ukdataservice.ac.uk
January 22, 2026 at 11:15 AM
📢 The call for papers for our free Health Studies User Conference on 25 June 2026 at UCL in London is now open.
Submit your proposal by 22 February if you'd like to take part.
More information is available at our website: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/19/c... #UKDSHealth26
Submit your proposal by 22 February if you'd like to take part.
More information is available at our website: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/19/c... #UKDSHealth26
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⏰ One week to go until our Data on young people and education at the UK Data Service webinar.
Book your place at the link below:
📅 28 January 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/data-...
Book your place at the link below:
📅 28 January 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/data-...
January 21, 2026 at 3:49 PM
⏰ One week to go until our Data on young people and education at the UK Data Service webinar.
Book your place at the link below:
📅 28 January 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/data-...
Book your place at the link below:
📅 28 January 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/data-...
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🚨 Do you want to turn raw crime data into powerful, visual insights?
Join us on 9 and 10 March for a free online workshop series on unlocking the power of crime mapping in R.
📅 9-10 March 2026
⏰ 11:00-12:30
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/mappi...
Join us on 9 and 10 March for a free online workshop series on unlocking the power of crime mapping in R.
📅 9-10 March 2026
⏰ 11:00-12:30
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/mappi...
January 14, 2026 at 9:01 AM
🚨 Do you want to turn raw crime data into powerful, visual insights?
Join us on 9 and 10 March for a free online workshop series on unlocking the power of crime mapping in R.
📅 9-10 March 2026
⏰ 11:00-12:30
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/mappi...
Join us on 9 and 10 March for a free online workshop series on unlocking the power of crime mapping in R.
📅 9-10 March 2026
⏰ 11:00-12:30
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/mappi...
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📊 Join us on 10 February for a free webinar on survey data linkage.
Please follow the link below to book your place:
📅 10 February 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/an-ov...
Please follow the link below to book your place:
📅 10 February 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/an-ov...
January 15, 2026 at 1:05 PM
📊 Join us on 10 February for a free webinar on survey data linkage.
Please follow the link below to book your place:
📅 10 February 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/an-ov...
Please follow the link below to book your place:
📅 10 February 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/an-ov...
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💡 Can you help the Office for National Statistics ensure Census 2031 reflects the changing needs of people, communities and organisations across England and Wales?
Add your views to a public consultation by 4 February 2026: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/19/c...
Add your views to a public consultation by 4 February 2026: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/19/c...
Census 2031 topic consultation — UK Data Service
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has launched a public consultation where you can tell them how you use census data and your...
ukdataservice.ac.uk
January 19, 2026 at 10:53 AM
💡 Can you help the Office for National Statistics ensure Census 2031 reflects the changing needs of people, communities and organisations across England and Wales?
Add your views to a public consultation by 4 February 2026: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/19/c...
Add your views to a public consultation by 4 February 2026: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/19/c...
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💻 Join us today at 1.30pm for our next Code Anxiety Club session!
This session is dedicated to all things version control. We'll cover tracking changes to files over time and how to install Git and master basic commands.
Please follow the link to the livestream: www.youtube.com/live/x4HaLlI...
This session is dedicated to all things version control. We'll cover tracking changes to files over time and how to install Git and master basic commands.
Please follow the link to the livestream: www.youtube.com/live/x4HaLlI...
Code Anxiety Club: Getting started with Git: Version control basics
YouTube video by UK DATA SERVICE
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January 20, 2026 at 9:02 AM
💻 Join us today at 1.30pm for our next Code Anxiety Club session!
This session is dedicated to all things version control. We'll cover tracking changes to files over time and how to install Git and master basic commands.
Please follow the link to the livestream: www.youtube.com/live/x4HaLlI...
This session is dedicated to all things version control. We'll cover tracking changes to files over time and how to install Git and master basic commands.
Please follow the link to the livestream: www.youtube.com/live/x4HaLlI...
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Join us today at 1pm for our Computational social science drop-in.
This is a free UK Data Service drop-in session where everyone can get or give help on computational social science projects.
Book your place at the link below 👇
This is a free UK Data Service drop-in session where everyone can get or give help on computational social science projects.
Book your place at the link below 👇
Computational social science drop-in - UK Data Service
13 Jan 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Do you find yourself: stuck on a project with no one to ask about it? not sure what to learn next? the only person in your team using computational methods? wanting…
ukdataservice.ac.uk
January 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Join us today at 1pm for our Computational social science drop-in.
This is a free UK Data Service drop-in session where everyone can get or give help on computational social science projects.
Book your place at the link below 👇
This is a free UK Data Service drop-in session where everyone can get or give help on computational social science projects.
Book your place at the link below 👇
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💻 One week to go until our next Code anxiety club session!
This session is on all things version control, including how to install Git and master basic commands.
Book your place at the link below:
📅 20 January 2026
⏰ 13:30-14:00
📍 Online
This session is on all things version control, including how to install Git and master basic commands.
Book your place at the link below:
📅 20 January 2026
⏰ 13:30-14:00
📍 Online
Code anxiety club - UK Data Service
20 Jan 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm - Why attend? Feeling overwhelmed by the command line? Confused by file pathways? Want to navigate the world of coding with confidence? Join the Code Anxiety Club!…
ukdataservice.ac.uk
January 13, 2026 at 11:15 AM
💻 One week to go until our next Code anxiety club session!
This session is on all things version control, including how to install Git and master basic commands.
Book your place at the link below:
📅 20 January 2026
⏰ 13:30-14:00
📍 Online
This session is on all things version control, including how to install Git and master basic commands.
Book your place at the link below:
📅 20 January 2026
⏰ 13:30-14:00
📍 Online
If you missed any of these Code Anxiety Club sessions you can find them at www.youtube.com/@UKDATASERVI...
January 8, 2026 at 12:51 PM
If you missed any of these Code Anxiety Club sessions you can find them at www.youtube.com/@UKDATASERVI...
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Join us on 28 January for our Data on young people and education at the UK Data Service webinar.
📅 28 January 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/data-...
📅 28 January 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/data-...
December 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Join us on 28 January for our Data on young people and education at the UK Data Service webinar.
📅 28 January 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/data-...
📅 28 January 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/data-...
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⏰ There's one week to go until our next computational social science drop-in.
If you're interested in discussing data skills with like-minded individuals then please book your place at the link below:
📅 13 January 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/compu...
If you're interested in discussing data skills with like-minded individuals then please book your place at the link below:
📅 13 January 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/compu...
January 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM
⏰ There's one week to go until our next computational social science drop-in.
If you're interested in discussing data skills with like-minded individuals then please book your place at the link below:
📅 13 January 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/compu...
If you're interested in discussing data skills with like-minded individuals then please book your place at the link below:
📅 13 January 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/compu...
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✨ We're delighted to announce a new online workshop on using agent-based models as a simulation tool to generate synthetic data.
📅 18 February 2026
⏰ 14:00-16:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...
📅 18 February 2026
⏰ 14:00-16:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...
January 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
✨ We're delighted to announce a new online workshop on using agent-based models as a simulation tool to generate synthetic data.
📅 18 February 2026
⏰ 14:00-16:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...
📅 18 February 2026
⏰ 14:00-16:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...
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✨ Join us on 11 February in Manchester for Perspectives on Engagement and Impact: a UK Data Service event for Early Career Researchers.
📅 11 February 2026
⏰ 09:30-15:30
📍 The Engine Room, People’s History Museum, Manchester
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/persp...
📅 11 February 2026
⏰ 09:30-15:30
📍 The Engine Room, People’s History Museum, Manchester
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/persp...
Perspectives on Engagement and Impact: a UK Data Service event for Early Career Researchers — 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.
ukdataservice.ac.uk
January 5, 2026 at 12:42 PM
✨ Join us on 11 February in Manchester for Perspectives on Engagement and Impact: a UK Data Service event for Early Career Researchers.
📅 11 February 2026
⏰ 09:30-15:30
📍 The Engine Room, People’s History Museum, Manchester
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/persp...
📅 11 February 2026
⏰ 09:30-15:30
📍 The Engine Room, People’s History Museum, Manchester
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/persp...
Do you want to find out which survey data are available from @ukdataservice.bsky.social for researching young people and education? Book a place for the free webinar on 28 January at ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/data-...
Data on young people and education at the UK Data Service — 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.
ukdataservice.ac.uk
December 16, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Do you want to find out which survey data are available from @ukdataservice.bsky.social for researching young people and education? Book a place for the free webinar on 28 January at ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/data-...
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⏰ There are only a few days left to submit your paper for our Crime Surveys User Conference 2026!
The deadline for submissions is midnight on 18 December. You can submit your proposal at the following link:
The deadline for submissions is midnight on 18 December. You can submit your proposal at the following link:
Call for papers: Crime Surveys User Conference 2026 - UK Data Service
Do you conduct crime research using quantitative surveys or longitudinal studies from the UK Data Service, such as the Crime Survey for England and Wales, Scottish Crime and Justice Survey, and many…
ukdataservice.ac.uk
December 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
⏰ There are only a few days left to submit your paper for our Crime Surveys User Conference 2026!
The deadline for submissions is midnight on 18 December. You can submit your proposal at the following link:
The deadline for submissions is midnight on 18 December. You can submit your proposal at the following link:
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Join us at 10 am today for our Working with Reddit data workshop.
Follow the link to watch the livestream: www.youtube.com/live/H8XkKeJ...
Follow the link to watch the livestream: www.youtube.com/live/H8XkKeJ...
Working with Reddit data
YouTube video by UK DATA SERVICE
www.youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Join us at 10 am today for our Working with Reddit data workshop.
Follow the link to watch the livestream: www.youtube.com/live/H8XkKeJ...
Follow the link to watch the livestream: www.youtube.com/live/H8XkKeJ...
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🚨 There's still time to submit your paper for our Crime Surveys User Conference 2026!
This free online conference is an ideal place to present your work if you do crime-related research using data from the UK Data Service.
The deadline is 18 December:
This free online conference is an ideal place to present your work if you do crime-related research using data from the UK Data Service.
The deadline is 18 December:
Call for papers: Crime Surveys User Conference 2026 - UK Data Service
Do you conduct crime research using quantitative surveys or longitudinal studies from the UK Data Service, such as the Crime Survey for England and Wales, Scottish Crime and Justice Survey, and many…
ukdataservice.ac.uk
December 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🚨 There's still time to submit your paper for our Crime Surveys User Conference 2026!
This free online conference is an ideal place to present your work if you do crime-related research using data from the UK Data Service.
The deadline is 18 December:
This free online conference is an ideal place to present your work if you do crime-related research using data from the UK Data Service.
The deadline is 18 December: