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Connected by Data @connectedbydata.org · 7d

🪧 Data & AI public engagement community of practice. On Wed 8 Oct 2pm we will be joined by @gileslane.bsky.social @raeng.org.uk on their People's AI Stewardship Summits & Anna Beckett on evaluating @civicdatacoop.bsky.social Residents’ Assembly.

🔗 Register at connectedbydata.org/events/2025...

Data and AI public engagement: Community of Practice

On Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 2pm we will hold the twelfth meeting of a community of practice as part of our project on Giving communities a powerful say in public sector data and AI projects.

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LCR Civic Data Cooperative @civicdatacoop.bsky.social · 8d

Great turnout for our panel at #LabourPartyConference Fringe event.

Discussion centred on policy and place leadership, NHS–academic collaboration & civic trust in data + AI.

Thanks to our brilliant panellists & chair for an inspiring session.

#DataForGood #LabourPartyFringe2025

Three panelists seated at a table during a conference discussion. The speaker on the right, wearing a dark suit and tie, is gesturing while speaking. The middle panelist, wearing an orange shirt with partially visible text, listens attentively. The left panelist, in glasses and a dark outfit, sits quietly. On the table are water bottles, a glass of orange juice, and microphones. In the background, a screen displays a digital network graphic with the words 'Thank you for coming!'

Five panelists seated at a table during a professional conference event, each with a microphone. Behind them, a large screen displays a slide reading 'University of Liverpool CHIL – Thank you for coming to... Scan the QR code to provide feedback,' with a visible QR code and a digital network graphic of interconnected nodes. The table features a banner with partially visible text including 'CHIL' and 'Data.' Audience members are seated in the foreground, facing the panel.

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LCR Civic Data Cooperative @civicdatacoop.bsky.social · 8d

Live now at #LabourPartyConference Fringe: Data & AI for All panel on strengthening health & care with data + AI.

Room full of policymakers, NHS leaders, academics & civic partners.

#Fringe2025 #HealthData #AIforAll

Five panelists seated at a table in front of a conference room audience, with one speaker standing and gesturing mid-discussion. Behind them, a large screen displays a slide titled 'Graduate Futures: Data and AI for All – Emerging Technologies and the University System.' A banner on the table reads 'University of Liverpool.'

A professional panel discussion hosted by the University of Liverpool, featuring six speakers seated at a long table with microphones. The audience, dressed in business attire, listens attentively in a well-lit conference room. Two large screens display a digital network graphic and the text 'CHIL' and 'University of Liverpool,' indicating a focus on child-related research or policy.

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LCR Civic Data Cooperative @civicdatacoop.bsky.social · 13d

📢 Heading to #LabourPartyConference?

Join us Tue 30 Sept, 17:30–18:30 at Hilton Liverpool (Albert 3, outside secure zone) for Data & AI for All — a panel on how data & AI can transform UK health & care.

Register: cdc-event-data-and-ai-for-all.eventbrite.co.uk

Data and AI for All: Building Stronger Health and Social Care Systems

Join us to explore how we can build a national grid of learning health systems using data and AI innovation.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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LCR Civic Data Cooperative @civicdatacoop.bsky.social · 15d

👥 Shared our work on the Residents' Assembly on Data and AI Innovation
📜 Proudly displayed our Community & Data AI Charter, an output from the Resident's Assembly which is in the form of a quilt, handmade by a Liverpool City Region resident.
🎧 Shared the AI & Us: The Future in Our Hands Podcast
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LCR Civic Data Cooperative @civicdatacoop.bsky.social · 15d

Our team had a busy few days last week at the ADR UK conference where we:
🗣️ Delivered a workshop titled 'Beyond the Numbers: Amplifying Public and Patient Impact with Administrative Data'
💻 Shared the launch of the Liverpool City Region Digital Commons
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LCR Civic Data Cooperative @civicdatacoop.bsky.social · 29d

We're excited to be collaborating again with
@opendatamcr.bsky.social on what we hope will be a really engaging event!

LCR Civic Data Cooperative @civicdatacoop.bsky.social · 29d

- Tools & Resources
- Cross-Sector Collaboration
- Data Ethics & Public Trust
- Skills & Learning Networks

Plus networking, lunch from Delifonseca, and plenty of time to build regional connections.

Free event - registration essential www.tickettailor.com/events/opend...

Select tickets – LCR Data Community - September In-Person Meetup – DoES Liverpool

LCR Data Community - September In-Person Meetup – DoES Liverpool, Thu 18 Sep 2025 - The LCR Data Community is a community of practice launched in 2025 that brings together data professionals from acro...

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LCR Civic Data Cooperative @civicdatacoop.bsky.social · 29d

📯 LCR Data Community - September in-person meetup 📯

Thursday 18th September | 11:00-13:00
DoES Liverpool

After a successful few online events, we're back in person!

Connect with data professionals across the Liverpool City Region for focused discussions on... 1/2

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LCR Civic Data Cooperative @civicdatacoop.bsky.social · 29d

We’ll also have a stand at the main conference where we’ll be showcasing the Liverpool City Region Community Charter on Data and AI - the culmination of an incredible team effort led by @emsrem.bsky.social

If you’re attending, please come and say hello, we’d love to chat about our work!

#AI #ADRUK

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LCR Civic Data Cooperative @civicdatacoop.bsky.social · 29d

We're really looking forward to attending the @adruk2025.bsky.social conference from 16th-18th September where our very own @emsrem.bsky.social and Erin McCloskey, alongside @m-ricresearch.bsky.social Gail Faragher will be hosting a workshop on 16th September. 1/2

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LCR Civic Data Cooperative @civicdatacoop.bsky.social · Aug 27

CDC’s public participation work empowers communities to lead ethical, inclusive data and AI initiatives—like the AI & Us podcast and LCR Data & AI Charter.

👉 Listen to the podcast: civicdatacooperative.com/ai-and-us/
👉 Read the charter and full report:
civicdatacooperative.com/residents-as...

Teal-themed infographic titled 'Public Participation' by Civic Data Coop. It highlights the 'LCR Data and AI Charter', defined by 59 residents, signed by NHS and others. Features a panel photo of people at a table. Mentions 'AI & Us Podcast' with six episodes on AI's societal impact. Website and email contact info included. Illustrations of people discussing at the bottom.

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LCR Civic Data Cooperative @civicdatacoop.bsky.social · Aug 27

Join us and data professionals from across the Liverpool City Region for group discussions on data topics and practical knowledge sharing on 18 Sept at 11 am.

🎟️ Free to attend, but spaces are limited — register now to secure your spot! www.tickettailor.com/events/opend...

Select tickets – LCR Data Community - September In-Person Meetup – DoES Liverpool

The LCR Data Community is a community of practice launched in 2025 that brings together data professionals from across the city...

www.tickettailor.com

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LCR Civic Data Cooperative @civicdatacoop.bsky.social · Aug 19

We’re laying the foundations for a shared digital future in the Liverpool City Region 🌍✨

Be part of the journey — what datasets would you like to see on the Liverpool City Region Data Commons?

#DigitalCommons #LiverpoolCityRegion #DataInnovation

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LCR Civic Data Cooperative @civicdatacoop.bsky.social · Aug 14

📣 Come and join us in building the LCR Data Community on Thursday 18th September!
Connect with data professionals, share insights, and help shape collaborative solutions for the Liverpool City Region!

Register below to secure your spot!

www.tickettailor.com/events/opend...

Select tickets – LCR Data Community - September In-Person Meetup – DoES Liverpool

The LCR Data Community is a community of practice launched in 2025 that brings together data professionals from across the city...

www.tickettailor.com

LCR Civic Data Cooperative @civicdatacoop.bsky.social · Aug 11

CDC Director Gary Leeming joined global experts at Medinfo 2025 for a powerful panel on programmable prevention, alongside colleagues from Academia Sinica and CHIL Director Iain Buchan.

The session explored how data, AI, and genomics can drive faster, fairer preventive care.

Two men in suits stand smiling in front of a colorful backdrop of Taipei's skyline with "TAIPEI TAIWAN MedInfo 2025" and event details prominently displayed.

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Civic Health Innovation Labs (CHIL) @livunichil.bsky.social · Jul 28

🔗 episode on Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/1V9y...

Health Data Decoded | Public Participation and Data Practices – Emily Rempel [Ep. 5]

Health Data Decoded · Episode

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Civic Health Innovation Labs (CHIL) @livunichil.bsky.social · Jul 28

🎧 New 'Health Data Decoded' episode! 🎧 #SciComm #DataScience #PublicHealth
❓ How have the public been contributing to research projects in health data science?
👤 Discussed with Emily Rempel, a Research Fellow in Public Participation and Data Practices!

📹 YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1gs...

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · Jul 9

🎥 WATCH: A first-of-its-kind Community Charter on Data & AI has launched—co-created by 59 Liverpool City Region residents to guide ethical, transparent tech for public good. Backed by @lcrmayor.bsky.social and led by our @livunichil.bsky.social.

Read more 🔗 news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/07/04/f...

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LCR Civic Data Cooperative @civicdatacoop.bsky.social · Jul 21

🚨 We're Hiring! Join the LCR Civic Data Cooperative (CDC) as a Team Administrator and help shape the future of civic data and digital health innovation. A fantastic opportunity to gain research support skills alongside a supportive and friendly team!
Link: findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/1687...

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LCR Civic Data Cooperative @civicdatacoop.bsky.social · Jul 4

Last night, we launched the Liverpool City Region Data & AI Innovation Charter at VG&M Liverpool.

Read the full report and charter here: civicdatacooperative.com/residents-as...

Thanks to all residents who helped shape it — your voices matter!

#DataForGood #LiverpoolCityRegion

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LCR Civic Data Cooperative @civicdatacoop.bsky.social · Jul 3

civicdatacooperative.com/ai-and-us/

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LCR Civic Data Cooperative @civicdatacoop.bsky.social · Jul 3

🎙️ How can we make sure AI works for people, not against them?

New podcast, AI & Us: The Future in Our Hands explores how AI is already shaping everyday life in Liverpool.

Hosted by actor, science communicator and proud Liverpudlian Stephen McGann.

📲 Listen now and join the conversation:

AI & Us: The Future in Our Hands

Credits Producer: Nija Dalal-Small Executive Producer: Ailsa Rochester Sound Designer and Engineer: Craig Edmondson Commissioning Editors: Dr Emily Rempel and Gary Leeming This series was commissioned...

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LCR Civic Data Cooperative @civicdatacoop.bsky.social · Jul 3

🌍 Launching the Liverpool City Region Community Charter on Data and AI

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes with 59 residents from across the Liverpool City Region to debate what beneficial and trustworthy data and AI use looks like.

📢 Full report: civicdatacooperative.com/residents-as...

Liverpool City Region Residents’ Assembly on Data and AI Innovation

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LCR Civic Data Cooperative @civicdatacoop.bsky.social · Jun 30

We hosted a data hackathon (16–17 June) to explore how open data can power community-led solutions. This event was about enabling communities to drive digital transformation on their own terms.

Read more about the day via Capacity's blog post thisiscapacity.co.uk/hackathon-hi...

#DataHack

Hackathon highlights: Building community-led solutions with CDC | Capacity

What happens when a group of smart, passionate technologists, policy makers, academics and data specialists come together with a shared ambition - to use da ...

thisiscapacity.co.uk

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