Smart data training with HASP
Our Healthy and Sustainable Places Data Service share smart data insights with parliamentary researchers.
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!
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Webinar: Platform data Ofcom report
Join the Social Platforms Data Access Taskforce for a webinar on Ofcom's report on researcher acccess to platform data.
New satellite imagery workshop
Join Imago, our Imagery Data Service, for a workshop exploring how satellite data can support wellbeing and prosperity in the…
Ethics in smart data research
Smart Data Research UK's strategic advice team is hosting a workshop on ethics and legalities in smart data research.
Using internet search data for health research
Join us for a webinar with Google Health UK on using internet search data for health research.
Teaming up with Data Bites
Smart Data Research UK is partnering with the Institute for Government for a special smart data Data Bites event.
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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