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Leeds Institute for Data Analytics
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Multidisciplinary data science and artificial intelligence at the University of Leeds. Follow us for the latest tech and data news, events and how to get involved.
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👇 Register now and see how your data could work harder for you.

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Intelligent Insights: Unlock the power of your data
Hear about how our 10 year, award-winning programme, could give you and your organisation valuable data insights for better decision making.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🎧 Join our webinar to learn:
• How the programme works
• What kinds of questions/problems we can support
• Case studies & expected outputs
• Eligibility & next steps
November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Our partners have used the programme to:
• Improve processes
• Strengthen customer/user insight
• Support sustainability & social impact
• Build data products quickly and cost-effectively
November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
For 10+ years, we've helped organisations get rapid, high-quality data and AI insights without the cost of permanent hires.

You get a full-time data scientist for 6 months, supervised by senior data and AI experts at LIDA. Together they deliver insights, analysis and data products.
November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Brilliant to get students involved 👏
November 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
If you’re passionate about data science, AI or research with real societal impact, now’s a great time to explore what LIDA has been up to.

🔗 Read the full Annual Showcase here: lnkd.in/eEBmi4-J

#DataScience #AI #Research #Innovation #UniversityOfLeeds #LIDA #AnnualShowcase2025
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
💡 The 2025 showcase reflects how far we’ve come - not just in numbers, but in vision and ambition. From building robust data and AI infrastructure to delivering world-class research, education and real-world impact, we’re proud of the community at LIDA and grateful to everyone who contributed.
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🟡 PARTNERSHIPS: Collaborations with partners such as Google, Ocado Retail, NHS England, KPMG UK, Morrisons, Mastercard and GEOLYTIX. We also engaged with strategic academic partners such as The Alan Turing Institute, The Healthy and Sustainable Places Data Service and Health Innovation Leeds.
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🟡 EDUCATION & TRAINING: Progress across key strategic areas from regular free data science and AI workshops and events, to new MSc and BSc programmes, to our long-standing Data Scientist Development Programme, and outreach initiatives to inspire the next generation through Data Science for Schools.
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🟡 RESEARCH: 83 grant-funded projects totalling £113.5 million in value, 94% supported by our own in-house data system and analytics team. The data and AI projects span health, environment, societies, food and more.
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
What’s next

📊 A national survey
🤝 A cross-UK mentoring programme
🔄 Intersectoral exchanges
📚 New training and career development materials

We're helping create a more supportive, inclusive and connected future for biomedical data scientists - and we’re just getting started.
November 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
• Begun leading a national Mentoring Working Group with Kylie Norman
• Launched the new PROMOTE website
• Completed a series of co-creation focus groups with biomedical data scientists, academics, and industry professionals to co-design the project’s survey and interview themes.
November 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
So far we’ve:
• Welcomed Jess Shilton as Researcher
• Secured ethical approval for nationwide engagement
• Built stronger ties with @ukri.org MRC funded partners across the UK
November 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Dr Hall’s fellowship will also strengthen interdisciplinary research across data science, epidemiology, and clinical medicine, while creating new training and development opportunities.

Her leadership and vision continue to advance the impact of data-driven health research in the UK and beyond.
November 18, 2025 at 11:26 AM
The 8 year research programme aimed at improving treatment evidence for people living with cardiovascular disease and multiple long-term conditions. The work will drive more inclusive, equitable, and representative evidence to inform clinical care and health policy.
November 18, 2025 at 11:26 AM
And thank you to everyone who joined us in making this such an energising and thought-provoking event. Together, we’re building a more inclusive future for data and AI.

We hope to see you again soon at more of our events like this, join our mailing list to hear about them first 👉
November 18, 2025 at 9:54 AM
🌟 Mentorship
🤝 Allyship
👩‍💻 Representation
🎯 Recruitment
💬 Community
💪 Resilience
🚀 Career pipelines
📈 Leadership

A huge thank you to our speakers from @universityofleeds.bsky.social, Zygens, @defencedigital.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy, B'hive, @kpmguk.bsky.social & Newcastle Building Society.
November 18, 2025 at 9:54 AM
From entrepreneurship and finance to academia, beauty, and government defence, women are leading the data and AI transformation in every sector.

Our speakers shared powerful insights and personal experiences on what’s needed to bring more women into the field and help them thrive, including:
November 18, 2025 at 9:54 AM