UK Data Service
@ukdataservice.bsky.social
The UK’s largest collection of UK and international social, economic and population data. Funded by UKRI through the ESRC. https://ukdataservice.ac.uk/
We're delighted to be silver sponsors of the 2026 International Digital Curation (IDCC) Conference in Zagreb which starts today!
If you're at the conference please feel free to stop by our stand to learn about how we can support your work. #IDCC26 @digitalcuration.bsky.social
If you're at the conference please feel free to stop by our stand to learn about how we can support your work. #IDCC26 @digitalcuration.bsky.social
February 16, 2026 at 9:13 AM
We're delighted to be silver sponsors of the 2026 International Digital Curation (IDCC) Conference in Zagreb which starts today!
If you're at the conference please feel free to stop by our stand to learn about how we can support your work. #IDCC26 @digitalcuration.bsky.social
If you're at the conference please feel free to stop by our stand to learn about how we can support your work. #IDCC26 @digitalcuration.bsky.social
🩺 Do you use any of the UK health studies available from the UK Data Service for your research?
Present your work at our free Health Studies User Conference on 25 June 2026 at UCL in London and online.
Submit your proposal by 22 February: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/19/c... #UKDSHealth26
Present your work at our free Health Studies User Conference on 25 June 2026 at UCL in London and online.
Submit your proposal by 22 February: 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
February 13, 2026 at 9:01 AM
🩺 Do you use any of the UK health studies available from the UK Data Service for your research?
Present your work at our free Health Studies User Conference on 25 June 2026 at UCL in London and online.
Submit your proposal by 22 February: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/19/c... #UKDSHealth26
Present your work at our free Health Studies User Conference on 25 June 2026 at UCL in London and online.
Submit your proposal by 22 February: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/19/c... #UKDSHealth26
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Yesterday I attended the Perspectives on Engagement & Impact event hosted by @ukdataservice.bsky.social - a valuable opportunity to reflect on what meaningful research impact looks like in practice.
#impact #research #ECR
#impact #research #ECR
February 12, 2026 at 10:55 AM
💷 Submissions are now open for our Family Finance Surveys User Conference 2026!
If you use UK Data Service surveys to research family finances, come and present your research at Friends House, London, on Thursday 9 July 2026 (with an option to attend online). #UKDSFamilyFinance26
If you use UK Data Service surveys to research family finances, come and present your research at Friends House, London, on Thursday 9 July 2026 (with an option to attend online). #UKDSFamilyFinance26
Call for papers: Family Finance Surveys User Conference 2026 - UK Data Service
Submissions are now open for the Family Finance Surveys User Conference 2026. Submit your abstract by 11 March 2026.
ukdataservice.ac.uk
February 12, 2026 at 11:15 AM
💷 Submissions are now open for our Family Finance Surveys User Conference 2026!
If you use UK Data Service surveys to research family finances, come and present your research at Friends House, London, on Thursday 9 July 2026 (with an option to attend online). #UKDSFamilyFinance26
If you use UK Data Service surveys to research family finances, come and present your research at Friends House, London, on Thursday 9 July 2026 (with an option to attend online). #UKDSFamilyFinance26
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📣 Data from the Millennium Cohort Study Age 23 Sweep are now available to download from the @ukdataservice.bsky.social. Find out more and register for TOMORROW’s webinar introducing the data here👉 buff.ly/IYBbC14.
February 11, 2026 at 11:23 AM
📣 Data from the Millennium Cohort Study Age 23 Sweep are now available to download from the @ukdataservice.bsky.social. Find out more and register for TOMORROW’s webinar introducing the data here👉 buff.ly/IYBbC14.
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There are some incredible discussions about different perspectives on impact and engagement at our stakeholder 'speed dating' session
#UKDSperspectives
#UKDSperspectives
February 11, 2026 at 3:07 PM
There are some incredible discussions about different perspectives on impact and engagement at our stakeholder 'speed dating' session
#UKDSperspectives
#UKDSperspectives
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We’re now hearing honest and insightful reflections from our previous Data Impact Fellows on the opportunities and challenges they’ve faced along their impact journeys so far, along with personal experiences of essays worked in engaging.
#UKDSperspectives
#UKDSperspectives
February 11, 2026 at 1:45 PM
We’re now hearing honest and insightful reflections from our previous Data Impact Fellows on the opportunities and challenges they’ve faced along their impact journeys so far, along with personal experiences of essays worked in engaging.
#UKDSperspectives
#UKDSperspectives
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February 11, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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Excellent advice to write blog posts to get your message across in accessible ways to different audiences
We always welcome contributions to the Data Impact blog (and are happy to support you to develop your voice)
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk
#UKDSperspectives
We always welcome contributions to the Data Impact blog (and are happy to support you to develop your voice)
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk
#UKDSperspectives
February 11, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Excellent advice to write blog posts to get your message across in accessible ways to different audiences
We always welcome contributions to the Data Impact blog (and are happy to support you to develop your voice)
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk
#UKDSperspectives
We always welcome contributions to the Data Impact blog (and are happy to support you to develop your voice)
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk
#UKDSperspectives
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Love the different layers in the 'wedding cake' approach - taste, snacks, feed
Different size portions for different audiences, needs and attention spans
#UKDSperspectives
Different size portions for different audiences, needs and attention spans
#UKDSperspectives
February 11, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Love the different layers in the 'wedding cake' approach - taste, snacks, feed
Different size portions for different audiences, needs and attention spans
#UKDSperspectives
Different size portions for different audiences, needs and attention spans
#UKDSperspectives
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Some great information about aligning your message to real world challenges and the routes to get your messages through
#UKDSperspectives
#UKDSperspectives
February 11, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Some great information about aligning your message to real world challenges and the routes to get your messages through
#UKDSperspectives
#UKDSperspectives
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"I'm sick to death of getting briefings that are just full of academic jargon." Member of Parliament
Brutal. But an important point about engaging with policymakers
#UKDSperspectives
Brutal. But an important point about engaging with policymakers
#UKDSperspectives
February 11, 2026 at 11:21 AM
"I'm sick to death of getting briefings that are just full of academic jargon." Member of Parliament
Brutal. But an important point about engaging with policymakers
#UKDSperspectives
Brutal. But an important point about engaging with policymakers
#UKDSperspectives
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February 11, 2026 at 11:13 AM
We recently released the latest version of Metadata and Data Services Activities-Functions (MaDSAF).
The working paper identifies 30 common activities/functions that are undertaken across data repositories.
You can read more about this version at our website:
The working paper identifies 30 common activities/functions that are undertaken across data repositories.
You can read more about this version at our website:
Latest release of ‘Metadata and Data Services Activities-Functions’ - UK Data Service
The UK Data Service has released the latest version of ‘Metadata and Data Services Activities-Functions (MaDSAF)’. Created by Hervé L’Hours, Darren Bell and Oliver Parkes, the working paper…
ukdataservice.ac.uk
February 11, 2026 at 11:15 AM
We recently released the latest version of Metadata and Data Services Activities-Functions (MaDSAF).
The working paper identifies 30 common activities/functions that are undertaken across data repositories.
You can read more about this version at our website:
The working paper identifies 30 common activities/functions that are undertaken across data repositories.
You can read more about this version at our website:
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We are now diving into our next session: a hands-on workshop with CLOSER on how to craft an effective policy brief. We’re ready to build skills and confidence!
#UKDSperspectives
#UKDSperspectives
February 11, 2026 at 11:04 AM
We are now diving into our next session: a hands-on workshop with CLOSER on how to craft an effective policy brief. We’re ready to build skills and confidence!
#UKDSperspectives
#UKDSperspectives
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What a powerful set of keynotes from Chimdimma Noelyn Onah, Tom Potrill, Rhiannon Williams Adam Davis
#UKDSperspectives
#UKDSperspectives
February 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
What a powerful set of keynotes from Chimdimma Noelyn Onah, Tom Potrill, Rhiannon Williams Adam Davis
#UKDSperspectives
#UKDSperspectives
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Looking forward to today's event, called 'Perspectives on Engagement and Impact', organised by @ukdataservice.bsky.social at the beautiful People's History Museum in Manchester!
February 11, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Looking forward to today's event, called 'Perspectives on Engagement and Impact', organised by @ukdataservice.bsky.social at the beautiful People's History Museum in Manchester!
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We’re welcoming people to Perspectives of Engagement and Impact. We’re looking forward to the day. Whether you’re joining us here in Manchester or catching up with the session recordings after the event, we're sure you get a lot from it!
#UKDSperspectives
#UKDSperspectives
February 11, 2026 at 9:46 AM
We’re welcoming people to Perspectives of Engagement and Impact. We’re looking forward to the day. Whether you’re joining us here in Manchester or catching up with the session recordings after the event, we're sure you get a lot from it!
#UKDSperspectives
#UKDSperspectives
We're excited to be hosting our Perspectives on Engagement and Impact event in Manchester today!
If you're attending the event and would like to know more about the UK Data Service, we recently released a film explaining who we are and detailing the services we provide:
If you're attending the event and would like to know more about the UK Data Service, we recently released a film explaining who we are and detailing the services we provide:
The UK Data Service: who we are
This video explains what we do, who are and the key services we provide at the UK Data Service.
It includes details about the five key partnerships that make up the UK Data Service, which consists…
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February 11, 2026 at 9:15 AM
We're excited to be hosting our Perspectives on Engagement and Impact event in Manchester today!
If you're attending the event and would like to know more about the UK Data Service, we recently released a film explaining who we are and detailing the services we provide:
If you're attending the event and would like to know more about the UK Data Service, we recently released a film explaining who we are and detailing the services we provide:
⏰ One week to go until our online workshop on using agent-based models as a simulation tool to generate synthetic data.
See the link below for more information and to book your place:
📅 18 February 2026
⏰ 14:00-16:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...
See the link below for more information and to book your place:
📅 18 February 2026
⏰ 14:00-16:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...
February 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
⏰ One week to go until our online workshop on using agent-based models as a simulation tool to generate synthetic data.
See the link below for more information and to book your place:
📅 18 February 2026
⏰ 14:00-16:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...
See the link below for more information and to book your place:
📅 18 February 2026
⏰ 14:00-16:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...
💘 Every year, Love Data Week invites us to celebrate the role of data in our lives and the people who work tirelessly to make it accessible.
You can read more about our Love Data Week events and the service we provide at our website: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/28/l...
You can read more about our Love Data Week events and the service we provide at our website: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/28/l...
Love Data Week 2026: Where’s the data? — UK Data Service
Every year, Love Data Week invites us to celebrate the role of data in our lives and the people who work tirelessly to make it accessible....
ukdataservice.ac.uk
February 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
💘 Every year, Love Data Week invites us to celebrate the role of data in our lives and the people who work tirelessly to make it accessible.
You can read more about our Love Data Week events and the service we provide at our website: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/28/l...
You can read more about our Love Data Week events and the service we provide at our website: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/28/l...
💻 One week to go until our next Code anxiety club session!
This session will be an open forum where you can ask questions about any of the topics we have covered so far.
Book your place at the link below:
📅 17 February 2026
⏰ 13:30-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/code-...
This session will be an open forum where you can ask questions about any of the topics we have covered so far.
Book your place at the link below:
📅 17 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 10, 2026 at 12:22 PM
💻 One week to go until our next Code anxiety club session!
This session will be an open forum where you can ask questions about any of the topics we have covered so far.
Book your place at the link below:
📅 17 February 2026
⏰ 13:30-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/code-...
This session will be an open forum where you can ask questions about any of the topics we have covered so far.
Book your place at the link below:
📅 17 February 2026
⏰ 13:30-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/code-...
🆕 Our latest data collections and new editions are now available!
View the following link for the full list: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/02/06/l...
View the following link for the full list: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/02/06/l...
Latest data collections and new editions 6 February 2026 — UK Data Service
An update of our latest data releases New datasets released SN 858279 The Transitions That Matter, 2023-2024 SN 858338 Input data for...
ukdataservice.ac.uk
February 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM
🆕 Our latest data collections and new editions are now available!
View the following link for the full list: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/02/06/l...
View the following link for the full list: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/02/06/l...
📫 Would you like to keep up with the latest news and training opportunities from across the UK Data Service?
Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter and receive updates direct to your inbox.
You can read our latest edition and sign up at the following link: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/02/02/u...
Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter and receive updates direct to your inbox.
You can read our latest edition and sign up at the following link: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/02/02/u...
January 2026 UK Data Service newsletter — UK Data Service
Read the full stories in our UK Data Service Newsletter – January 2026. In this issue of the UK Data Service newsletter, we preview our...
ukdataservice.ac.uk
February 6, 2026 at 9:18 AM
📫 Would you like to keep up with the latest news and training opportunities from across the UK Data Service?
Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter and receive updates direct to your inbox.
You can read our latest edition and sign up at the following link: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/02/02/u...
Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter and receive updates direct to your inbox.
You can read our latest edition and sign up at the following link: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/02/02/u...
💡 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