Join us at the Imago Annual Summit 2026
The Imago Annual Summit takes place in Newcastle upon Tyne on Thursday 10 December 2026.
Community
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 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
- 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
How to use Compass IoT speed data
Explore the Healthy and Sustainable Places Data Service's speeding dashboard on Tuesday 17 November 2026.
Launch of new fuel poverty dataset
Smart data for timely indicators of energy vulnerability. Smart Energy Data Service event on Monday 16 November 2026.
Navigating the challenges of PhD life
Research into practice masterclass: Navigating the challenges of PhD life. Join us on Tuesday 27 October 2026.
How to use CLiVE, with Dr Martina Pardy
How to use CLiVE – Unlocking climate vulnerability and hazard data. Join us on Thursday 15 October 2026.
Webinar: Taskforce final report
Join the Social Platforms Data Access Taskforce for a webinar on Ofcom's report on researcher acccess to platform data.
Watch again
Highlights from Digital Footprints 2026
The Digital Footprints Conference is an innovative forum dedicated to communicating the vast potential of novel digital data for public good. In May 2026, Smart Data Research UK led Day One of the event at the University of York, showcasing how smart data is driving innovation across health and wellbeing, digital society, sustainability, productivity and prosperity. Meet some of the participants in the Digital Footprints Conference 2026.
Social Platforms Data Access Taskforce – Final Report Launch Webinar
The Social Platforms Data Access Taskforce leadership present their key findings and discuss recommendations for improving access to social media data for research.
Knowledge Basecamp Episode 2 – Professor Michelle Morris – Building your network
Masterclass for early career researchers on demystifying networking in academia and beyond.
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.
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