Smart Data Foundry
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We're looking forward to Evidence Week 2025, the annual event organised by @senseaboutsci.bsky.social.
On 3 November, our Financial Data Service at @smartdatafoundry.bsky.social will lead a webinar “Smart data, smart policy: Visualising emerging financial hardship”.
👉 Full info: bit.ly/3L5jkvV
On 3 November, our Financial Data Service at @smartdatafoundry.bsky.social will lead a webinar “Smart data, smart policy: Visualising emerging financial hardship”.
👉 Full info: bit.ly/3L5jkvV
October 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
We're looking forward to Evidence Week 2025, the annual event organised by @senseaboutsci.bsky.social.
On 3 November, our Financial Data Service at @smartdatafoundry.bsky.social will lead a webinar “Smart data, smart policy: Visualising emerging financial hardship”.
👉 Full info: bit.ly/3L5jkvV
On 3 November, our Financial Data Service at @smartdatafoundry.bsky.social will lead a webinar “Smart data, smart policy: Visualising emerging financial hardship”.
👉 Full info: bit.ly/3L5jkvV
The FINDS Fellowship is now open for applications!
With up to £300,000 available, it's a unique chance for funding to support innovative, data-driven research projects that use our secure, deidentified financial datasets to explore key societal challenges.
Get more info here: bit.ly/3WZB5Q0
With up to £300,000 available, it's a unique chance for funding to support innovative, data-driven research projects that use our secure, deidentified financial datasets to explore key societal challenges.
Get more info here: bit.ly/3WZB5Q0
October 29, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The FINDS Fellowship is now open for applications!
With up to £300,000 available, it's a unique chance for funding to support innovative, data-driven research projects that use our secure, deidentified financial datasets to explore key societal challenges.
Get more info here: bit.ly/3WZB5Q0
With up to £300,000 available, it's a unique chance for funding to support innovative, data-driven research projects that use our secure, deidentified financial datasets to explore key societal challenges.
Get more info here: bit.ly/3WZB5Q0
We’re launching the Economic Wellbeing Explorer in London on 5 November, 9:30–11:30 am.
This powerful platform provides trusted data and insights to tackle inequality and strengthen resilience across Britain.
Join us: bit.ly/4nE5bEt.
This powerful platform provides trusted data and insights to tackle inequality and strengthen resilience across Britain.
Join us: bit.ly/4nE5bEt.
October 10, 2025 at 9:10 AM
We’re launching the Economic Wellbeing Explorer in London on 5 November, 9:30–11:30 am.
This powerful platform provides trusted data and insights to tackle inequality and strengthen resilience across Britain.
Join us: bit.ly/4nE5bEt.
This powerful platform provides trusted data and insights to tackle inequality and strengthen resilience across Britain.
Join us: bit.ly/4nE5bEt.
How did UK citizens really experience the financial shock of COVID-19?
Who was most resilient, and who faced the greatest strain?
What long-term patterns are still shaping lives today?
New datasets help researchers answer these questions
Read more and register to explore the data: bit.ly/4nfwbKq
Who was most resilient, and who faced the greatest strain?
What long-term patterns are still shaping lives today?
New datasets help researchers answer these questions
Read more and register to explore the data: bit.ly/4nfwbKq
October 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
How did UK citizens really experience the financial shock of COVID-19?
Who was most resilient, and who faced the greatest strain?
What long-term patterns are still shaping lives today?
New datasets help researchers answer these questions
Read more and register to explore the data: bit.ly/4nfwbKq
Who was most resilient, and who faced the greatest strain?
What long-term patterns are still shaping lives today?
New datasets help researchers answer these questions
Read more and register to explore the data: bit.ly/4nfwbKq
Our latest webinar, "Harnessing Smart Data for Good", is now available to watch if you missed the session earlier this week. See how near real-time financial data helps tackle poverty and improve economic wellbeing.
June 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Our latest webinar, "Harnessing Smart Data for Good", is now available to watch if you missed the session earlier this week. See how near real-time financial data helps tackle poverty and improve economic wellbeing.
We invite you to explore the Economic Wellbeing Explorer and Economic Nowcast with us at our lunchtime learning webinar.
Discover how to gain access and make the most of these fantastic resources.
Register here: bit.ly/4mql4y4
Discover how to gain access and make the most of these fantastic resources.
Register here: bit.ly/4mql4y4
May 28, 2025 at 7:09 AM
We invite you to explore the Economic Wellbeing Explorer and Economic Nowcast with us at our lunchtime learning webinar.
Discover how to gain access and make the most of these fantastic resources.
Register here: bit.ly/4mql4y4
Discover how to gain access and make the most of these fantastic resources.
Register here: bit.ly/4mql4y4
Understanding #incomevolatility is essential to tackling #financialinsecurity in the UK.
Created with @jrf-uk.bsky.social, these datasets help researchers and policymakers explore income volatility patterns and support more effective policies and interventions.
👉 Request access: lnkd.in/eeMFHeaZ
Created with @jrf-uk.bsky.social, these datasets help researchers and policymakers explore income volatility patterns and support more effective policies and interventions.
👉 Request access: lnkd.in/eeMFHeaZ
May 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Understanding #incomevolatility is essential to tackling #financialinsecurity in the UK.
Created with @jrf-uk.bsky.social, these datasets help researchers and policymakers explore income volatility patterns and support more effective policies and interventions.
👉 Request access: lnkd.in/eeMFHeaZ
Created with @jrf-uk.bsky.social, these datasets help researchers and policymakers explore income volatility patterns and support more effective policies and interventions.
👉 Request access: lnkd.in/eeMFHeaZ
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How real-time financial data can help local authorities in Scotland tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
@smartdatafoundry.bsky.social's financial data dashboards could 'revolutionise our ability to tackle economic hardship' [Partner Content]
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@smartdatafoundry.bsky.social's financial data dashboards could 'revolutionise our ability to tackle economic hardship' [Partner Content]
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How real-time financial data can help local authorities in Scotland tackle the cost-of-living crisis | FutureScot
Public services are under immense pressure. Rising living costs, stagnant wages, and economic uncertainty have left many households struggling to make ends meet. The challenge for local authorities an...
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April 18, 2025 at 8:51 AM
How real-time financial data can help local authorities in Scotland tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
@smartdatafoundry.bsky.social's financial data dashboards could 'revolutionise our ability to tackle economic hardship' [Partner Content]
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futurescot.com/how-real-tim...
@smartdatafoundry.bsky.social's financial data dashboards could 'revolutionise our ability to tackle economic hardship' [Partner Content]
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futurescot.com/how-real-tim...
🎥 New video explainer: Explore the Economic Wellbeing Explorer
This video will show you how it works, what data it uses and how it can support decision-making around poverty, inequality and #economicwellbeing.
Watch: youtu.be/0h-I88wGnpE
Explore the tool: bit.ly/4jNLBn4
#dataforgood #ewesdf
This video will show you how it works, what data it uses and how it can support decision-making around poverty, inequality and #economicwellbeing.
Watch: youtu.be/0h-I88wGnpE
Explore the tool: bit.ly/4jNLBn4
#dataforgood #ewesdf
Economic Wellbeing Explorer Introduction Video
YouTube video by Smart Data Foundry
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April 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM
🎥 New video explainer: Explore the Economic Wellbeing Explorer
This video will show you how it works, what data it uses and how it can support decision-making around poverty, inequality and #economicwellbeing.
Watch: youtu.be/0h-I88wGnpE
Explore the tool: bit.ly/4jNLBn4
#dataforgood #ewesdf
This video will show you how it works, what data it uses and how it can support decision-making around poverty, inequality and #economicwellbeing.
Watch: youtu.be/0h-I88wGnpE
Explore the tool: bit.ly/4jNLBn4
#dataforgood #ewesdf
Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Gemma Cassells will present "Data Are Plural: So Are the People Who Make It Matter. This talk invites us to move beyond the idea of data as a single source of truth and embrace it as a human-centred, collaborative tool for real-world change.
👉 Register bit.ly/3DXfMbZ
👉 Register bit.ly/3DXfMbZ
April 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Gemma Cassells will present "Data Are Plural: So Are the People Who Make It Matter. This talk invites us to move beyond the idea of data as a single source of truth and embrace it as a human-centred, collaborative tool for real-world change.
👉 Register bit.ly/3DXfMbZ
👉 Register bit.ly/3DXfMbZ
The Future of Economic Wellbeing at @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social
How can data shape a fairer, stronger economy? Join us 6th May as we bring together public, private and academic leaders to explore how data can drive economic growth, financial well-being and real societal change.
bit.ly/3DXfMbZ
How can data shape a fairer, stronger economy? Join us 6th May as we bring together public, private and academic leaders to explore how data can drive economic growth, financial well-being and real societal change.
bit.ly/3DXfMbZ
April 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The Future of Economic Wellbeing at @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social
How can data shape a fairer, stronger economy? Join us 6th May as we bring together public, private and academic leaders to explore how data can drive economic growth, financial well-being and real societal change.
bit.ly/3DXfMbZ
How can data shape a fairer, stronger economy? Join us 6th May as we bring together public, private and academic leaders to explore how data can drive economic growth, financial well-being and real societal change.
bit.ly/3DXfMbZ
💳 Every tap of a card, every online payment, these #digitalfootprints, when anonymised, reveal powerful socioeconomic trends.
We’re using financial data to transform public services.
Harnessing real-time financial insights = smarter policy, bigger impact.
Read more: bit.ly/4kOPdGI
#dataforgood
We’re using financial data to transform public services.
Harnessing real-time financial insights = smarter policy, bigger impact.
Read more: bit.ly/4kOPdGI
#dataforgood
Associate feature: Data as a catalyst for public sector innovation
Financial wellbeing is at the heart of a fairer, more equitable society. When we harness data effectively, we can identi...
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March 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
💳 Every tap of a card, every online payment, these #digitalfootprints, when anonymised, reveal powerful socioeconomic trends.
We’re using financial data to transform public services.
Harnessing real-time financial insights = smarter policy, bigger impact.
Read more: bit.ly/4kOPdGI
#dataforgood
We’re using financial data to transform public services.
Harnessing real-time financial insights = smarter policy, bigger impact.
Read more: bit.ly/4kOPdGI
#dataforgood
🌟How can financial data shape better policy?
That’s exactly what we discussed in our recent webinar; if you missed it, you can catch up now! bit.ly/4kCKtDT
#dataforgood #incomevolatility
@jrf-uk.bsky.social @resfoundation.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
That’s exactly what we discussed in our recent webinar; if you missed it, you can catch up now! bit.ly/4kCKtDT
#dataforgood #incomevolatility
@jrf-uk.bsky.social @resfoundation.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
Shaping Policy with Income Volatility Data with Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Smart Data Foundry
Watch an enlightening webinar on the transformative power of the Income Volatility Data Infrastructure and its positive impact on policy. Discover how this innovative tool addresses critical societal challenges and helps shape better policies for the future. This webinar will feature discussions with Rosario Piazza, the Chief Architect of JRF's Insights Infrastructure, and Magdalena Getler from SDF. Additionally, notable researchers such as Simon Pittaway from The Resolution Foundation, Professor Jonathan Crook from Edinburgh University, Dr John Harvey, and Torran Semple from the University of Nottingham are engaging with the Income Volatility Dataset. Learn how their groundbreaking work holds the potential to drive positive change and make a real difference in our communities. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain valuable insights and engage in the conversation on advancing policy through data-driven solutions.
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March 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🌟How can financial data shape better policy?
That’s exactly what we discussed in our recent webinar; if you missed it, you can catch up now! bit.ly/4kCKtDT
#dataforgood #incomevolatility
@jrf-uk.bsky.social @resfoundation.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
That’s exactly what we discussed in our recent webinar; if you missed it, you can catch up now! bit.ly/4kCKtDT
#dataforgood #incomevolatility
@jrf-uk.bsky.social @resfoundation.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
Bridging the personal finance data gap
@juliaunwin.bsky.social highlights data is a powerful tool for good. At Smart Data Foundry, we’re unlocking de-identified personal finance data to drive better insights & outcomes.
🔍 Read more in Insider Media www.insidermedia.com/news/scotlan...
@juliaunwin.bsky.social highlights data is a powerful tool for good. At Smart Data Foundry, we’re unlocking de-identified personal finance data to drive better insights & outcomes.
🔍 Read more in Insider Media www.insidermedia.com/news/scotlan...
How Smart Data Foundry is plugging the personal finance data gap - Insider Media
The personal finances landscape is evolving at a ferocious pace and can make the datasets available to public bodies seem outdated and disjointed, according to the chair of Smart Data Foundry.
www.insidermedia.com
March 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Bridging the personal finance data gap
@juliaunwin.bsky.social highlights data is a powerful tool for good. At Smart Data Foundry, we’re unlocking de-identified personal finance data to drive better insights & outcomes.
🔍 Read more in Insider Media www.insidermedia.com/news/scotlan...
@juliaunwin.bsky.social highlights data is a powerful tool for good. At Smart Data Foundry, we’re unlocking de-identified personal finance data to drive better insights & outcomes.
🔍 Read more in Insider Media www.insidermedia.com/news/scotlan...
📢 Today’s the Day! Join us for our Webinar on Shaping Policy with Income Volatility Data
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March 12, 2025 at 9:49 AM
📢 Today’s the Day! Join us for our Webinar on Shaping Policy with Income Volatility Data
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We’re thrilled to announce Dougie Robb as Smart Data Foundry’s permanent CEO! 🎉
Dougie has been key to our vision of opening financial data for good, securing partnerships & leading our growth. Under his leadership, we’re set to make an even bigger impact! #smartdata #dataforgood
Dougie has been key to our vision of opening financial data for good, securing partnerships & leading our growth. Under his leadership, we’re set to make an even bigger impact! #smartdata #dataforgood
March 7, 2025 at 11:18 AM
We’re thrilled to announce Dougie Robb as Smart Data Foundry’s permanent CEO! 🎉
Dougie has been key to our vision of opening financial data for good, securing partnerships & leading our growth. Under his leadership, we’re set to make an even bigger impact! #smartdata #dataforgood
Dougie has been key to our vision of opening financial data for good, securing partnerships & leading our growth. Under his leadership, we’re set to make an even bigger impact! #smartdata #dataforgood
Many homeowners in Scotland struggle to afford the energy upgrades needed for #netzero. Those on the lowest incomes often pay the highest costs—a clear #povertypremium.
Read full article: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/bl...
Read full article: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/bl...
March 5, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Many homeowners in Scotland struggle to afford the energy upgrades needed for #netzero. Those on the lowest incomes often pay the highest costs—a clear #povertypremium.
Read full article: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/bl...
Read full article: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/bl...
Incredibly important research into income volatility from @resfoundation.bsky.social
The industries that make the greatest use of zero-hours contracts experience the highest volatility in earnings.
Read 'Unstable pay' now to learn more 👉 buff.ly/o82JiA4
Read 'Unstable pay' now to learn more 👉 buff.ly/o82JiA4
March 4, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Incredibly important research into income volatility from @resfoundation.bsky.social
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🚀 Marking the launch of our new Financial Data Service (FINDS), a blog from Linda King.
FINDS is a collaboration between @smartdatafoundry.bsky.social & @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social. It's one of six new data services announced by Smart Data Research UK.
Read all 👇
www.sdruk.ukri.org/2025/02/27/f...
FINDS is a collaboration between @smartdatafoundry.bsky.social & @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social. It's one of six new data services announced by Smart Data Research UK.
Read all 👇
www.sdruk.ukri.org/2025/02/27/f...
February 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
🚀 Marking the launch of our new Financial Data Service (FINDS), a blog from Linda King.
FINDS is a collaboration between @smartdatafoundry.bsky.social & @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social. It's one of six new data services announced by Smart Data Research UK.
Read all 👇
www.sdruk.ukri.org/2025/02/27/f...
FINDS is a collaboration between @smartdatafoundry.bsky.social & @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social. It's one of six new data services announced by Smart Data Research UK.
Read all 👇
www.sdruk.ukri.org/2025/02/27/f...
We invite you to discover how the amazing work of our speakers can inspire positive change and truly impact our communities! Together, we can share valuable insights and join the conversation about pushing forward policy with data-driven solutions.
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March 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We invite you to discover how the amazing work of our speakers can inspire positive change and truly impact our communities! Together, we can share valuable insights and join the conversation about pushing forward policy with data-driven solutions.
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Can a National Data Library unlock research without unlocking risk?
In a new blog post, Magdalena Getler explores how the UK can balance data access, privacy, and innovation. The NDL could transform research, but only if we build it right.
📖: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/bl...
In a new blog post, Magdalena Getler explores how the UK can balance data access, privacy, and innovation. The NDL could transform research, but only if we build it right.
📖: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/bl...
February 24, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Can a National Data Library unlock research without unlocking risk?
In a new blog post, Magdalena Getler explores how the UK can balance data access, privacy, and innovation. The NDL could transform research, but only if we build it right.
📖: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/bl...
In a new blog post, Magdalena Getler explores how the UK can balance data access, privacy, and innovation. The NDL could transform research, but only if we build it right.
📖: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/bl...
Working with@rds-scotland.bsky.social, we’re making research-ready data more accessible while keeping security & privacy at the core. A strong partnership helping researchers unlock insights for public good! Read more: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/ne... #smartdata #dataforgood
February 19, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Working with@rds-scotland.bsky.social, we’re making research-ready data more accessible while keeping security & privacy at the core. A strong partnership helping researchers unlock insights for public good! Read more: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/ne... #smartdata #dataforgood
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Edinburgh’s Smart Data Foundry has renewed its long-standing collaboration between its synthetic data engine, Aizle, and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). @smartdatafoundry.bsky.social
Aizle and FCA extend partnership to combat financial fraud
Edinburgh’s Smart Data Foundry has renewed its long-standing collaboration between its synthetic data engine, Aizle, and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
www.scottishfinancialnews.com
February 12, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Edinburgh’s Smart Data Foundry has renewed its long-standing collaboration between its synthetic data engine, Aizle, and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). @smartdatafoundry.bsky.social
🚨 New Income Volatility Dashboard reveals the financial pressures confronting UK households in near real-time. In collaboration with @jrf-uk.bsky.social Insights Infrastructure, we’re utilising data for #socialgood
🔍 Learn more: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/bl...
#incomevolatility #financialdata
🔍 Learn more: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/bl...
#incomevolatility #financialdata
February 14, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🚨 New Income Volatility Dashboard reveals the financial pressures confronting UK households in near real-time. In collaboration with @jrf-uk.bsky.social Insights Infrastructure, we’re utilising data for #socialgood
🔍 Learn more: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/bl...
#incomevolatility #financialdata
🔍 Learn more: smartdatafoundry.com/resources/bl...
#incomevolatility #financialdata
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We are delighted to share the launch of the Compassion in Financial Services Hub. The hub aims to bring together the financial services industry, policymakers, academia, communities, & civil society with the aim of creating a more compassionate financial system.
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February 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We are delighted to share the launch of the Compassion in Financial Services Hub. The hub aims to bring together the financial services industry, policymakers, academia, communities, & civil society with the aim of creating a more compassionate financial system.
Read more ▶️ lnkd.in/e7_Tq5GG
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