We’re the UK’s national programme for smart data research. Our mission is to unlock the power of data to improve lives.
Smart data is made whenever we engage with the digital world. When we buy something, ‘like’ something, or get directions.
If used for scientific research smart data can change our world. It can help us to understand important social challenges – from disease prevention to climate change.
We bring together companies, researchers and the public to unlock the power of smart data for research.
Smart data can help us understand what drives growth and innovation. It helps us plan infrastructure for different communities across the UK, and tackle inequalities.
Smart data can provide insights to improve population health and tackle inequalities, helping us live longer, healthier lives.
Smart data can provide insights about online safety, misinformation, the digital divide and the future of work.
Smart data can help tackle issues such as decarbonisation, green growth and the transition to a sustainable future.
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Smart Data Research UK is awarding funding to seven university teams under its new accelerator scheme.
Blog
Elena Musi talks about Smart Data Research UK's digital data dive at the University of Liverpool.
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For the second in our new blog series, we welcome Frank Gauld, CEO of Smart Data Foundry.
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Dip into more tips and insights from Smart Data Research UK's stakeholder engagement work.
