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Welcome to the SDR UK Community Network

We bring together people who are passionate about advancing smart data research for public good. Whether you’re an early career researcher (ECR) or an established expert in academia, public sector, or industry, we’d love you to get involved.

While you’re here…join our LinkedIn group to:

  • Connect with peers across sectors
  • Hear about upcoming events and opportunities
  • Share insights and collaborate

Throughout the year, Smart Data Research UK and its six data services host online and in-person events for our community – we look forward to seeing you!

All news and funding articles ordered by publication date

University of Leeds

In-person event | Obesity in preventative health

In person panel event on digital technologies and health Tuesday 21 April 2026, 16.00 to 18.00 (BST)

Online event | Introduction to the Financial Data Service

Webinar led by our Financial Data Service on Tues 31 March 2026, 11:15 to 12:00 BST

Webinar: working with donated data

Webinar led by our Smart Data Donation Service on 6 May 2026, 12:00pm to 1:00pm.

Event – digital trace and survey data

Webinar led by the UK Data Service with SDR UK accelerator DIGISURVOR on 26 March 2026, 11:00am to 12:15pm.

Launch of Smart Energy Data Service

Join the Smart Energy Data Service team for their launch event on 16 March 2026, 9:45am to 6:00pm.

Unlocking the power of smart energy data

Parliamentary webinar led by our Smart Energy Data Service on 17 March 2026, 2:00pm to 3:00pm.

Connect with the wider data community

Looking to expand your network? Smart Data Research UK sits within a vibrant ecosystem of UKRI data programmes, from longitudinal research to health data to trusted research environments.

Find other communities and collaborative opportunities:

View UKRI data infrastructure

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