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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 (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

Research into practice: Masterclass

Research into practice: Masterclass

Linking survey data with smart data: A taster

An overview of the UK Data Service and Financial Data Service and the kind of data they curate, Tuesday 23 June 2026

PEDRI Forum 2026

A national event about building a culture of public involvement in data, Tuesday 22 September 2026

Webinar: Discoverability, Interoperability and Smart Data Research UK

Introducing the SDR UK data catalogue -webinar and QA, Wednesday 10 June, 11:00–12:00 BST

Sandpit for AI supported research using social science data

A two-day in-person residential sandpit in Manchester on 23-24 June 2026

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)

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:

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