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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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A new Data Insight from the ADR Wales Housing and Homelessness team sheds light on patterns of homelessness risk among secondary school pupils in Wales, using data from the Upstream Cymru prevention programme.

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Exploring patterns of homelessness risk among young people in Wales - ADR Wales
A new Data Insight from the ADR Wales Housing and Homelessness team sheds light on patterns of homelessness risk among secondary school pupils in Wales, using data from the Upstream Cymru prevention p...
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February 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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WE ARE HIRING! 🚀

Join our team as a Software Developer to work on SeRP.

Work on ‘Big Data’ research and cutting-edge systems. Perfect for graduates or experienced devs!

📅 Closing: 1 March 2026
🔗 Apply: www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...

#TechJobs #SoftwareDeveloper @swanseauni.bsky.social
February 16, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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Reflections from our summer interns💫

Over the next week, we’re catching up with our 2025 interns as they reflect on their experiences with us in a 5-part blog series.

Part 1: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/reflections-...

#PDSInterns2025
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February 16, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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💡 Did you know?

Many of our former summer interns go on to further study or careers in data, research and related sectors.

🚀 Applications opening soon
#LoveDataWeek

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February 13, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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💡 Did you know?

Our Summer Internship Programme has grown year on year, welcoming an increasing number of student interns across different disciplines.

📊More details coming soon
#LoveDataWeek

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February 12, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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On #IDWGS26, we're celebrating the women at the heart of MAGENTA’s community engagement💖

By working closely with communities, Sophie Barry, Claire Newman, and Ayaan Farah are helping shaping how our research is designed, delivered, and communicated.

Learn more
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February 11, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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Celebrating the women who help power the DPUK Data Portal and the wider data‑science community. Your work strengthens research, drives innovation, and inspires us all. 💜✨
#WomenInDataScience #WomenandgirlsinScience
February 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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Welcome to our newest member of the team Izzy Stewart👋

Izzy is joining the team as our new Senior Research Officer & Data Scientist and will be working on the Cancer Research UK CD3 Programme.

We are excited to have her on the team!
#welcome #newemployee
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February 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Watch this space... 👀

More details coming soon on the 2026 Population Data Science Summer Internship Programme 🎉 🚀

#PDSInterns2026
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💡Did you know?

Our Summer Internship Programme at Swansea University is a paid summer opportunity, offering hands-on experience in population data science.

📅 Applications opening soon
#LoveDataWeek
February 9, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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On #IDWGS26, The MAGENTA Project celebrates the women at the core of community engagement.

Sophie Barry, Claire Newman, and Ayaan Farah are working together with communities to ensure research is relevant and inclusive.

Discover their work in this blog
👉 popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/celebrating-...
February 11, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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💡 Did you know?

You don’t need to be a data science expert to apply. We welcome students from a range of academic backgrounds who are curious about data and impact.

🎓 Applications opening soon
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February 11, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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💡 Did you know?

Interns on our Summer Internship Programme work with real data on live research projects, gaining hands on practical experience.

👀 Applications opening soon
#LoveDataWeek

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February 10, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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📣We're hiring!

Senior Research Fellow in Statistics

Lead the development and application of advanced analysis methods utilising the rich linked-data environment at Swansea University.

£46,735 to £55,755 | 22 Feb 2026

🔗Apply now: www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...

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February 9, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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💡Did you know?

Our Summer Internship Programme at Swansea University is a paid summer opportunity, offering hands-on experience in population data science.

📅 Applications opening soon
#LoveDataWeek
February 9, 2026 at 10:33 AM
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Welcome to our newest member of the team Rhys Mcguire👋

Rhys is joining the team as our new Assistant Data Manager.

We are excited to have him on the team!
#welcome #newemployee #PopulationDataScience #meetourteam
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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ADR Wales is proud to announce that Delyth James, who works within the Welsh Government arm of ADR Wales, has been named this year’s winner of the Analysis in Government (AiG) Rising Star Award.

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ADR Wales’ Delyth James wins prestigious Analysis in Government Rising Star Award - ADR Wales
ADR Wales is proud to announce that Delyth James, who works within the Welsh Government arm of ADR Wales, has been named this year’s winner of the Analysis in Government (AiG) Rising Star Award. The A...
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January 27, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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The @ukmsregister.bsky.social hosted a Campus Research Day in December, @swanseauni.bsky.social, bringing together researchers and supporters of the @mssocietyuk.bsky.social, to see how their fundraising activities support important MS research in Wales.

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UK MS Register Campus Research Day Dec ’25 - Population Data Science
UK MS Register News. Published 1/14/2026. In December 2025, the Register team were delighted to host a Campus Research Day bringing together researchers and supporters of the MS Society for an engagin...
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January 20, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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Say hello to our newest member of the team Harshal Shankar Lohakare👋

Harshal is joining us as our Data Scientist and User Support Manager.

We are excited to have him on the team!
#welcome #newemployee #PopulationDataScience #meetourteam
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January 19, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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A new study led by Dr Hywel Evans, published in IJPDS, uncovered the scale and factors associated with substance misuse within Welsh households using #linkeddata from health, criminal justice, and children’s social care held in @saildatabank.bsky.social.

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Breaking the Cycle: New Study Reveals Scale of Household Substance Misuse Affecting Children in Wales - Population Data Science
SAIL Databank News. Published January 15th 2026 A new study using population-scale linked data from health, criminal justice, and children’s social care, uncovers the scale and factors associated with...
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January 16, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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New #JobVacancy!

Join the Social Care Linked Data Lab (CARE Lab) as their new Research Officer & Data Scientist.

If you have skills in routine data analysis in health or social care, we encourage you to apply!

Apply by 28th January:
🔗 www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
January 15, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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Do you have experience in routine data analysis in health or social care?

We have 2 new Research Officer & Data Scientist positions available to join the @researchwales.bsky.social Evidence Centre.

£39,355 to £45,413 | Closing: 28 Jan 2026

➡️Apply here: www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
January 14, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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We have an exciting #jobopportunity to join the National Centre for Mental Health at @swanseauni.bsky.social.

Senior Research Officer - Psychiatric Epidemiologist

Apply today for the opportunity to develop as a global mental health researcher and leader.
➡️ www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
January 13, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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We'd like to welcome the newest member of our team, Branwen Lewis👋

Branwen is joining us as our new Data Acquisition Administrator for @dementiasplatform.bsky.social.

We are excited to have her on the team!
#welcome #newemployee #PopulationDataScience #meetourteam
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January 13, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a special HDR UK Wales lunchtime webinar!✨

Hear from Prof Rhiannon K. Owen & Dr Amy Mizen
on their research journeys and impactful work.

🕐11 Feb 2026 | 12:30pm
🔗 tinyurl.com/yvc7zrnf
#IDWGS
January 13, 2026 at 10:22 AM