Obesity in preventative health
In-person panel event on digital technologies and health on Tuesday 21 April 2026 in Leeds.
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
Introduction to the Financial Data Service
Online event led by the team from our Financial Data Service on Tuesday 31 March 2026.
Webinar: working with donated data
Webinar from Early Career Researchers led by our Smart Data Donation Service – coming soon.
Event – digital trace and survey data
Webinar led by the UK Data Service with SDR UK accelerator DIGISURVOR on 26 March 2026.
Launch of Smart Energy Data Service
Join the Smart Energy Data Service team for their launch event in Oxford on 16 March 2026.
Unlocking the power of smart energy data
Parliamentary webinar led by the team from our Smart Energy Data Service on 17 March 2026.
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.
Find other communities and collaborative opportunities: