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Population Data Science at Swansea University
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The science of data about people. We are proud to be pioneering this science across a range of data-intensive initiatives. Find out more about us on our website https://popdatasci.swan.ac.uk
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In a new blog, Ian Thomas from the ADR Wales Housing and Homelessness theme discusses the benefits and opportunities provided by the @popdatascisu.bsky.social Summer Internship Programme.

▶️ adrwales.org/hosting-a-da...

@wiserd-research.bsky.social
@saildatabank.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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🤝We’re pleased to announce a new partnership with
DATAMIND joining forces to improve population mental health & address inequalities across the UK. Read more here👉 datamind.org.uk/improving-po... @phiuk.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social @thriveldn.bsky.social @popdatascisu.bsky.social @ukri.org
Improving Population Mental Health Through Collaboration: New partnership between DATAMIND and PHI UK Population Mental Health Consortium - Datamind
DATAMIND, the UK’s Mental Health Data Hub funded by the Medical Research Council, is working to improve access to mental health data and strengthen research across the UK. Its mission is to make menta...
datamind.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
@ukserp.bsky.social is recruiting a Research Software Engineer to join a dynamic team building innovative, secure research systems. Ideal for early-career or experienced engineers with Python, Kubernetes and DevOps skills.

⏳ Closing: 4 Dec 2025

Apply here - www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
November 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
We're hiring!🚀

Join the @ukserp.bsky.social Linkage Team and UK Data Linkage Community as a Research Assistant.

Help design & deliver open-source resources that advance data linkage methodology across the UK.

💼 £34,132–£38,249
⏰ 2nd December 2025

✍️Apply: www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
November 21, 2025 at 1:47 PM
🌟Three fully funded #PhD scholarships in Medical & Health Care Studies for UK applicants!

Don't miss the opportunity to work with leading experts in a thriving research environment and help to advance #medicalresearch🚀

Apply by 28 Nov👉 swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate...

@swanseauni.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Want to be part of a national research initiative using data to better understand cancer risk and enable early interception?

We have a #jobopportunity for you!👇

Senior Research Officer & Data Scientist - Cancer Data Driven (CD3) Programme

🔗Apply: www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
November 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
📢We're hiring a Research Officer & Data Scientist!

Be part of the Cancer Data Driven (CD3) Programme - a multi-institutional strategic programme using data to transform our understanding of cancer risk and support early interception.

👉 www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
@ashleyakbari.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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What a weekend at #SwanseaScienceFestival!🧪

🥼So many young scientists took on the MAGENTA Triple Health Challenge staying cool, breathing easy, and fighting against germs.

📸Some snippets of the weekend below!

👉Read more: magentaresearch.org/magenta-insp...

@rich-fry.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The @adrwales.bsky.social Housing and Homelessness theme have been working with Llamau, to prevent homelessness in Wales and beyond.

With contributions from two of our summer interns, this collaboration is transforming data into powerful insights for change.

➡️ popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/from-small-s...
From small steps to systemic change: How collaboration and data are transforming homelessness prevention in Wales and beyond - Population Data Science
ADR Wales News. Published 13/11/2025 It began with a few small projects—data cleaning, pilot surveys, and summer internships. But today, those pieces form part of a much bigger picture: a growing part...
popdatasci.swan.ac.uk
November 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Miss out on HDR UK Wales' latest lunchtime webinar?

Catch up now and dive into @ukserp.bsky.social innovations: OMOP, Synthetic Data and Federation.

💭 Learn from experts Prof Simon Thompson, Health Data Research (HDR UK) & Emma Squires, Dementias Platform UK.

👉 hdrwales.org.uk/watch-hdr-uk...
Watch HDR UK Wales Webinar 9: SeRP Innovations: OMOP, Synthetic Data and Federation – HDR Wales
hdrwales.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM
🗞️New blog from HDR UK Wales features Vincent Opatola, who shares how his internship at the Centre for Population Health as part of the HDR UK Black Internship Programme helped launch a career in Health Data Science.

Read highlights✨
popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/from-interns...
@swanseauni.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
SAFER Event: Exploring Federation and Innovation💡

✨Catch the highlights from @saildatabank.bsky.social's stakeholder event which brought together the UK data research community to discuss safe, legal, and efficient federated analysis in #TRE's & #SDE's.

🔗 popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/safer-event-...
November 12, 2025 at 10:32 AM
🆕New pioneering data 'Hwb' launched by @saildatabank.bsky.social, in partnership with Public Health Wales, to unlock the potential of population-scale data for public benefit across Wales.

🔎Discover how the SAIL-PHW-Hwb is driving impact and improving lives:
popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/pioneering-d...
Pioneering data 'Hwb' to accelerate research opportunities to improve lives and services in Wales - Population Data Science
Public Health Wales (PHW) and SAIL Databank have partnered to launch a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming the use of public health data to inform decision-making, research, and policy in Wale...
popdatasci.swan.ac.uk
November 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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ADR Wales is delighted to host a secondee from
@sheltercymru.bsky.social as part of a collaborative project helping to advance the use of linked third sector data to end homelessness in Wales.

▶️ adrwales.org/adr-wales-an...

@popdatascisu.bsky.social
@wiserd-research.bsky.social
ADR Wales and Shelter Cymru announce exciting new secondment to strengthen homelessness research in Wales - ADR Wales
ADR Wales and Shelter Cymru are delighted to announce a new and innovative secondment that sees Ffion Chant from Shelter Cymru join the ADR Wales Housing and Homelessness research team until 2026. Thi...
adrwales.org
November 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
It’s the final day of #WalesClimateWeek ☀️

To conclude, we’re highlighting Amir Baniasadi and his work on @magentaproject.bsky.social - exploring how air temperature, deprivation, and birth rate interact.

🧵Learn how this research can support fairer, more targeted climate adaptation👇
November 7, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Major Investment in Federated Data Science UK🚀

@ukri.org's Medical Research Council have announced a five-year investment totalling over £3.7m to scale up data federation for UK research, led by @ukserp.bsky.social Co-director, Prof Simon Thompson.

🔗 popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/3-7m-investm...
November 6, 2025 at 1:16 PM
For day 4 of #WalesClimateWeek, we're shining a light on Jo Davies, Research Officer & Data Scientist, whose work explores how the built environment shapes #childhealth and #obesity.

⬇️Discover how our neighbourhoods can promote healthier lifestyles for children.

@swanseauni.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Welcome back to day 3 of #WalesClimateWeek🌳

Today we're sharing an @nihr.bsky.social funded project that reveals how green and blue spaces can shape wellbeing.

Led by @swanseauni.bsky.social & partners, the project provides valuable insights for public health & policy making.

🧵Learn more!
November 5, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Vacancy Alert!

We are looking for an Assistant Data Manager to help coordinate global data streams at Population Data Science 🌍

Apply here: swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
November 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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MAGENTA project featured in the Financial Times!

The FT highlighted our work in an article on global temperatures & pregnancy outcomes.

👉Find out more: magentaresearch.org/magenta-feat...

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MAGENTA featured in the Financial Times  - MAGENTA
Yesterday’s Financial Times featured the MAGENTA project in an article on how rising global temperatures are affecting pregnancy outcomes worldwide. FT Global Health Editor, Sarah Neville, visited Swa...
magentaresearch.org
November 4, 2025 at 11:03 AM
It’s day 2 of #WalesClimateWeek!🍃

Meet PhD students Lucy Perry, Cedric Burden, and Ella Christoforou, whose work is uncovering how #airpollution affects people across different life stages.

⬇️Learn how their research is helping to create a cleaner #Wales.

#PhDResearch @swanseauni.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Say hello to our new PPIE Coordinator, Ayan Farah👋

Ayan will focus on creating opportunities for diverse voices to share insights and lived experiences that shape MAGENTA’s research and its impact.

We are excited to have her on the team!
#newemployee #welcome
@swanseauni.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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November 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
🧵4. The Dataset
November 3, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Join us this #WalesClimateWeek as we highlight our research informing climate change action!🌍

Today we are exploring Sam Turner's work on how children travel to school in Wales, revealing insights to support active and sustainable travel.

🧵Explore the thread!
@swanseauni.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 12:14 PM