Vanessa Higgins
@vanessahiggins.bsky.social
Professor of Data Literacy in the Social Sciences
Director of Training and User Support, UK Data Service
Department of Social Statistics & Cathie Marsh Institute, University of Manchester
Research: data literacy; health inequalities.
Director of Training and User Support, UK Data Service
Department of Social Statistics & Cathie Marsh Institute, University of Manchester
Research: data literacy; health inequalities.
Exciting news, we have transferred the Research Data Journal for the Humanities and Social Science to a new publisher and website. Data papers focus on the data itself, rather than data analysis, giving credit and recognition to those who share data.
🔔 Newsflash!
📅 As of today Research Data Journal for the Humanities and Social Sciences has transferred to @openjournalsnl.bsky.social, a platform specifically for diamond open access publishing.
📅 As of today Research Data Journal for the Humanities and Social Sciences has transferred to @openjournalsnl.bsky.social, a platform specifically for diamond open access publishing.
Research Data Journal for the Humanities and Social Sciences
researchdatajournal.org
November 12, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Exciting news, we have transferred the Research Data Journal for the Humanities and Social Science to a new publisher and website. Data papers focus on the data itself, rather than data analysis, giving credit and recognition to those who share data.
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Big news from @officialuom.bsky.social
The @ukdataservice.bsky.social is shaping the future of health data in England
Led by Prof @vanessahiggins.bsky.social & Prof @gerontologyuk.bsky.social, researchers are now being heard by DHSC & ONS
📊 Advocacy, consultation & impact
🔗 bit.ly/UKDS-healthd...
The @ukdataservice.bsky.social is shaping the future of health data in England
Led by Prof @vanessahiggins.bsky.social & Prof @gerontologyuk.bsky.social, researchers are now being heard by DHSC & ONS
📊 Advocacy, consultation & impact
🔗 bit.ly/UKDS-healthd...
September 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Big news from @officialuom.bsky.social
The @ukdataservice.bsky.social is shaping the future of health data in England
Led by Prof @vanessahiggins.bsky.social & Prof @gerontologyuk.bsky.social, researchers are now being heard by DHSC & ONS
📊 Advocacy, consultation & impact
🔗 bit.ly/UKDS-healthd...
The @ukdataservice.bsky.social is shaping the future of health data in England
Led by Prof @vanessahiggins.bsky.social & Prof @gerontologyuk.bsky.social, researchers are now being heard by DHSC & ONS
📊 Advocacy, consultation & impact
🔗 bit.ly/UKDS-healthd...
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🎉New on the Data Impact blog🎉
Jools Kasmire and Christina Magder introduce synthetic data, how it’s used, and what fidelity means, before introducing us to a project exploring the benefits of low-fidelity synthetic data.
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/not-real-but...
Jools Kasmire and Christina Magder introduce synthetic data, how it’s used, and what fidelity means, before introducing us to a project exploring the benefits of low-fidelity synthetic data.
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/not-real-but...
August 26, 2025 at 9:18 AM
🎉New on the Data Impact blog🎉
Jools Kasmire and Christina Magder introduce synthetic data, how it’s used, and what fidelity means, before introducing us to a project exploring the benefits of low-fidelity synthetic data.
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/not-real-but...
Jools Kasmire and Christina Magder introduce synthetic data, how it’s used, and what fidelity means, before introducing us to a project exploring the benefits of low-fidelity synthetic data.
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/not-real-but...
Take a look at my blog with Prof Jackie Carter, out today. The blog discusses the benefits that students get from attending #ukdataservice data skills training events.
🎉New on the Data Impact blog🎉
Professors @vanessahiggins.bsky.social and Jackie Carter discuss how UK Data Service online training events enable students to develop data skills while also offering wider benefits.
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/thinking-cre...
Professors @vanessahiggins.bsky.social and Jackie Carter discuss how UK Data Service online training events enable students to develop data skills while also offering wider benefits.
blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/thinking-cre...
September 2, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Take a look at my blog with Prof Jackie Carter, out today. The blog discusses the benefits that students get from attending #ukdataservice data skills training events.
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Our Health Studies User Conference 2025 brought together 168 researchers and professionals interested in health-related data. It also explored the future of the Health Survey for England and population health surveys. The recordings from the conference are now available onlinr: lnkd.in/gnRfn5Ab
July 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Our Health Studies User Conference 2025 brought together 168 researchers and professionals interested in health-related data. It also explored the future of the Health Survey for England and population health surveys. The recordings from the conference are now available onlinr: lnkd.in/gnRfn5Ab
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Can you help with the redevelopment of the Health Survey for England and future collection of population health data?
The ONS has re-opened a questionnaire to gather feedback until 25 July: studies.ons.gov.uk/s/Future_HSE/ Find out more about discussions at our recent conference: lnkd.in/eua8-2Bt
The ONS has re-opened a questionnaire to gather feedback until 25 July: studies.ons.gov.uk/s/Future_HSE/ Find out more about discussions at our recent conference: lnkd.in/eua8-2Bt
July 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Can you help with the redevelopment of the Health Survey for England and future collection of population health data?
The ONS has re-opened a questionnaire to gather feedback until 25 July: studies.ons.gov.uk/s/Future_HSE/ Find out more about discussions at our recent conference: lnkd.in/eua8-2Bt
The ONS has re-opened a questionnaire to gather feedback until 25 July: studies.ons.gov.uk/s/Future_HSE/ Find out more about discussions at our recent conference: lnkd.in/eua8-2Bt
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The closing remarks from @vanessahiggins.bsky.social at #UKDSHealth25 reflected on a really interesting day.
She urges any health population survey data users to contact UKDS or future.health.surveys@ons.gov.uk to add comments or express interest in joining a possible steering group on this topic.
She urges any health population survey data users to contact UKDS or future.health.surveys@ons.gov.uk to add comments or express interest in joining a possible steering group on this topic.
June 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The closing remarks from @vanessahiggins.bsky.social at #UKDSHealth25 reflected on a really interesting day.
She urges any health population survey data users to contact UKDS or future.health.surveys@ons.gov.uk to add comments or express interest in joining a possible steering group on this topic.
She urges any health population survey data users to contact UKDS or future.health.surveys@ons.gov.uk to add comments or express interest in joining a possible steering group on this topic.
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We need more accessible spaces like the #UKDSHealth25 conference that centre equity and collaboration in knowledge-making
Looking forward to hearing insights on partnership working, inclusion, and data in health research
Looking forward to hearing insights on partnership working, inclusion, and data in health research
June 23, 2025 at 8:51 AM
We need more accessible spaces like the #UKDSHealth25 conference that centre equity and collaboration in knowledge-making
Looking forward to hearing insights on partnership working, inclusion, and data in health research
Looking forward to hearing insights on partnership working, inclusion, and data in health research
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Excited to be attending the #UKDSHealth25 conference today. A free and remote event hosted by @ukdataservice.bsky.social exploring health data and research
#MentalHealthResearch #VCSE #ResearchAccess #HealthData #HealthResearch #PublicHealth #MentalHealth #Research #PhD
#MentalHealthResearch #VCSE #ResearchAccess #HealthData #HealthResearch #PublicHealth #MentalHealth #Research #PhD
Health Studies User Conference 2025 — 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
June 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Excited to be attending the #UKDSHealth25 conference today. A free and remote event hosted by @ukdataservice.bsky.social exploring health data and research
#MentalHealthResearch #VCSE #ResearchAccess #HealthData #HealthResearch #PublicHealth #MentalHealth #Research #PhD
#MentalHealthResearch #VCSE #ResearchAccess #HealthData #HealthResearch #PublicHealth #MentalHealth #Research #PhD
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The @ukdataservice.bsky.social’s Labour Force and Annual Populations User Conference 2025 is now underway, with a packed room of intrigued attendees. The keynote speaker - @heejungchung.bsky.social has been providing fascinating insights into her global research on the impact of remote working.
June 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
The @ukdataservice.bsky.social’s Labour Force and Annual Populations User Conference 2025 is now underway, with a packed room of intrigued attendees. The keynote speaker - @heejungchung.bsky.social has been providing fascinating insights into her global research on the impact of remote working.
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Do you use health-related surveys in your research? Are you interested in The Future of Population Health Surveys?
Join us for the Health Studies User Conference 2025!
🗓️ 23 June, 9:30-16:30
📍 Online
Full programme here:
Join us for the Health Studies User Conference 2025!
🗓️ 23 June, 9:30-16:30
📍 Online
Full programme here:
Health Studies User Conference 2025 - UK Data Service
23 Jun 2025 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm - Are you interested in research using health related-data? Want to know what the future holds for population health surveys? Or are you curious how large-scale…
ukdataservice.ac.uk
May 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Do you use health-related surveys in your research? Are you interested in The Future of Population Health Surveys?
Join us for the Health Studies User Conference 2025!
🗓️ 23 June, 9:30-16:30
📍 Online
Full programme here:
Join us for the Health Studies User Conference 2025!
🗓️ 23 June, 9:30-16:30
📍 Online
Full programme here:
Reposted by Vanessa Higgins
On Day 2 of our UK Census User Conference 2025 we have started with two more parallel sessions. John Sanderson, the Deputy Director of the UK Data Service, has been chairing one of the sessions, which featured Alison Sizer, talking about 2021 Census linkages for researchers with a key ONS study.
June 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM
On Day 2 of our UK Census User Conference 2025 we have started with two more parallel sessions. John Sanderson, the Deputy Director of the UK Data Service, has been chairing one of the sessions, which featured Alison Sizer, talking about 2021 Census linkages for researchers with a key ONS study.
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We’re live in Manchester and online for Day 1 of the Census User Conference 2025, hosted by the UK Data Service! We've kicked off with a powerful keynote by Jeni Tennison, Founder of Connected by Data, exploring the role of the users and public voice in official statistics.
June 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM
We’re live in Manchester and online for Day 1 of the Census User Conference 2025, hosted by the UK Data Service! We've kicked off with a powerful keynote by Jeni Tennison, Founder of Connected by Data, exploring the role of the users and public voice in official statistics.
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Today is the big day for our UK Census User Conference 2025, held in Manchester and online. At 12.50pm the UK Data Service's Service Director for the Census, Professor Oliver-Duke Williams, will start the conference, followed by Matt Neale from the ESRC and Jeni Tennison from @connectedbydata.org
June 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Today is the big day for our UK Census User Conference 2025, held in Manchester and online. At 12.50pm the UK Data Service's Service Director for the Census, Professor Oliver-Duke Williams, will start the conference, followed by Matt Neale from the ESRC and Jeni Tennison from @connectedbydata.org
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Delighted to introduce @jenitennison.com of @connectedbydata.org as our keynote speaker at the 2025 UK Census User Conference
Looking forward to two days of news and latest research using census data
Looking forward to two days of news and latest research using census data
June 12, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Delighted to introduce @jenitennison.com of @connectedbydata.org as our keynote speaker at the 2025 UK Census User Conference
Looking forward to two days of news and latest research using census data
Looking forward to two days of news and latest research using census data
Setting up for the day and awaiting arrivals for the UK Data Service Census User Conference 2025. Looking forward to seeing you all. It's a lovely day in Manchester (view from the venue). @emmagreenukds.bsky.social @gillukds.bsky.social @ukdataservice.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Setting up for the day and awaiting arrivals for the UK Data Service Census User Conference 2025. Looking forward to seeing you all. It's a lovely day in Manchester (view from the venue). @emmagreenukds.bsky.social @gillukds.bsky.social @ukdataservice.bsky.social
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⏰ There's just one week left to enter the 2025 UK Data Service Dissertation Award!
Each winning entry will receive a £300 award and publicity via our website, blog and newsletter.
Full details at our website: ukdataservice.ac.uk/learning-hub...
Each winning entry will receive a £300 award and publicity via our website, blog and newsletter.
Full details at our website: ukdataservice.ac.uk/learning-hub...
June 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
⏰ There's just one week left to enter the 2025 UK Data Service Dissertation Award!
Each winning entry will receive a £300 award and publicity via our website, blog and newsletter.
Full details at our website: ukdataservice.ac.uk/learning-hub...
Each winning entry will receive a £300 award and publicity via our website, blog and newsletter.
Full details at our website: ukdataservice.ac.uk/learning-hub...
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I absolutely loved yesterday's #IASSIST2025 keynote by Prof. Shawn Sobers people.uwe.ac.uk/Person/Shawn... with art + anthropology + history + data + pianola
June 5, 2025 at 8:11 AM
I absolutely loved yesterday's #IASSIST2025 keynote by Prof. Shawn Sobers people.uwe.ac.uk/Person/Shawn... with art + anthropology + history + data + pianola
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22nd Labour Force/Annual Population Survey User Conference! 19 June 2025, 10.00 to 16.30, University College London
Get the latest updates - Connect with data producers and researchers - Gain insights into current research and practical applications using the data
Register: buff.ly/6mKWoSI
Get the latest updates - Connect with data producers and researchers - Gain insights into current research and practical applications using the data
Register: buff.ly/6mKWoSI
May 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
22nd Labour Force/Annual Population Survey User Conference! 19 June 2025, 10.00 to 16.30, University College London
Get the latest updates - Connect with data producers and researchers - Gain insights into current research and practical applications using the data
Register: buff.ly/6mKWoSI
Get the latest updates - Connect with data producers and researchers - Gain insights into current research and practical applications using the data
Register: buff.ly/6mKWoSI
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We're pleased to announce that the full programme for the free Family Finance Surveys User Conference 2025 is now available!
🗓️ Wed 9 July 2025, 10.00-16.30
📍 Friends House, London (with online option)
See the programme and register here:
🗓️ Wed 9 July 2025, 10.00-16.30
📍 Friends House, London (with online option)
See the programme and register here:
Family Finance Surveys User Conference 2025 - UK Data Service
9 Jul 2025 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm - Are you interested in research on family finances? Do you want to know the latest developments in family finance data from UK social surveys? Join us for the Family…
ukdataservice.ac.uk
May 19, 2025 at 8:13 AM
We're pleased to announce that the full programme for the free Family Finance Surveys User Conference 2025 is now available!
🗓️ Wed 9 July 2025, 10.00-16.30
📍 Friends House, London (with online option)
See the programme and register here:
🗓️ Wed 9 July 2025, 10.00-16.30
📍 Friends House, London (with online option)
See the programme and register here:
Our new research paper explores, through reflexive thematic analysis, how online training can support the development of data skills in Social Science higher education students. An important & timely topic in the context of international demand for data skills. @ukdataservice.bsky.social
Thinking Creatively About the Data Skills Gap: How Online Training Events… | Vanessa H.
Our new research paper in Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education explores, through reflexive thematic analysis, how online training can support the development of data skills in Social Scien...
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May 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Our new research paper explores, through reflexive thematic analysis, how online training can support the development of data skills in Social Science higher education students. An important & timely topic in the context of international demand for data skills. @ukdataservice.bsky.social
Come and listen to updates, and have your say, on the the Future of Population Health Surveys - it's so important that the Government hears your views on this. There will also be research papers and updates on many other health data collections. Full programme available next week
📣 Booking is open for the Health Studies User conference 2025!
This free conference will be held online on 23 June, 9:30-16:30.
Get updates from data producers on health-related surveys and hear from researchers who have used the data.
Book your place here: ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/healt...
This free conference will be held online on 23 June, 9:30-16:30.
Get updates from data producers on health-related surveys and hear from researchers who have used the data.
Book your place here: ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/healt...
May 14, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Come and listen to updates, and have your say, on the the Future of Population Health Surveys - it's so important that the Government hears your views on this. There will also be research papers and updates on many other health data collections. Full programme available next week
Reposted by Vanessa Higgins
📣 Booking is open for the Health Studies User conference 2025!
This free conference will be held online on 23 June, 9:30-16:30.
Get updates from data producers on health-related surveys and hear from researchers who have used the data.
Book your place here: ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/healt...
This free conference will be held online on 23 June, 9:30-16:30.
Get updates from data producers on health-related surveys and hear from researchers who have used the data.
Book your place here: ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/healt...
May 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
📣 Booking is open for the Health Studies User conference 2025!
This free conference will be held online on 23 June, 9:30-16:30.
Get updates from data producers on health-related surveys and hear from researchers who have used the data.
Book your place here: ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/healt...
This free conference will be held online on 23 June, 9:30-16:30.
Get updates from data producers on health-related surveys and hear from researchers who have used the data.
Book your place here: ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/healt...
Submit your abstracts by 6 April for the Health Studies User Conference (online, 23 June). Please repost to your networks.
The deadline for submissions for the free Health Studies User Conference has been extended to Sunday 6 April. If you use health-related data available from @ukdataservice.bsky.social for your research please consider submitting. #UKDSHealth25
📣 Submissions are now open for our Health Studies User Conference 2025!
If you're doing health-related research using data from the UK Data Service, submit your paper proposal by 23 March.
More information at our website: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2025/02/24/c...
If you're doing health-related research using data from the UK Data Service, submit your paper proposal by 23 March.
More information at our website: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2025/02/24/c...
March 25, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Submit your abstracts by 6 April for the Health Studies User Conference (online, 23 June). Please repost to your networks.
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The deadline for submissions for the free Health Studies User Conference has been extended to Sunday 6 April. If you use health-related data available from @ukdataservice.bsky.social for your research please consider submitting. #UKDSHealth25
📣 Submissions are now open for our Health Studies User Conference 2025!
If you're doing health-related research using data from the UK Data Service, submit your paper proposal by 23 March.
More information at our website: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2025/02/24/c...
If you're doing health-related research using data from the UK Data Service, submit your paper proposal by 23 March.
More information at our website: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2025/02/24/c...
Call for papers: Health Studies User Conference 2025 — UK Data Service
Do you use UK quantitative studies from the UK Data Service for health-related research, such as the Health Survey for England, Scottish...
ukdataservice.ac.uk
March 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The deadline for submissions for the free Health Studies User Conference has been extended to Sunday 6 April. If you use health-related data available from @ukdataservice.bsky.social for your research please consider submitting. #UKDSHealth25