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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 2d

Highlights from the ADR UK 2025 Conference in Cardiff — ADR Wales looks back on the datathon, new funding, and collaboration across nations to drive data-led research.

Read the reflections from Prof David Ford OBE & Stephanie Howarth: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/reflections-...

Reflections from ADR Wales: What the ADR UK 2025 Conference meant for us - Population Data Science

ADR Wales Blog. Published 03.10.25. Written by Professor David Ford OBE & Stephanie Howarth, Co-directors of ADR Wales Last month, we had the privilege of welcoming colleagues from across the UK and a...

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 6d

Join HDR UK Wales for their November lunchtime webinar👇

SeRP Innovations: OMOP, Synthetic Data and Federation.

💬With talks from Prof Simon Thompson & Emma Squires,
@swanseauni.bsky.social followed by a short Q&A session.

📅 6 November |🕐12-1 PM
🔗Register now: ticketsource.co.uk/population-d...

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 7d

In this @saildatabank.bsky.social blog, Professor @ashleyakbari.bsky.social discusses the key learnings & considerations for future work from the SAFER project workshop, exploring the future of federation, at the #ADRUKConf2025.

🔎Discover insights here: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/exploring-th...

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 7d

📢 Call for Abstracts is OPEN for #IPDLN2026!
📍 July 13–16, 2026 | Erasmus University, Rotterdam
📝 Submit oral, poster & rapid-fire presentations by Dec 14, 2025
👉 Submit: app.oxfordabstracts.com/auth?redirec...
ℹ️ More info: ipdln.org
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MAGENTA Project @magentaproject.bsky.social · 8d

Welcome to our newest member of the team, Amir Baniasadi 👋

Amir will be joining us as our new Geographic Information System (GIS) Data Scientist🚀

We are excited to have him on the MAGENTA team!
#newemployee #welcome #datscience @swanseauni.bsky.social @popdatascisu.bsky.social

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SAIL Databank @saildatabank.bsky.social · 8d

Exploring the future of federation 🚀

In a new blog, professor @ashleyakbari.bsky.social shares key insights and next steps from the SAFER project workshop at the ADR UK Conference 2025.

✨Read more: saildatabank.com/exploring-th...

#TRE #ADRUKConf25

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 8d

A warm welcome to our newest member of the team Amir Baniasadi👋

Amir is joining the MAGENTA Project as the new Geospatial Research Analyst📊

We are excited to have him on the team!
#welcome #meetourteam
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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 8d

Fantastic #jobopportunity to join @SAILDatabank's friendly, welcoming and supportive team🤩

Data Scientist & User Support Manager

💼Salary: £39,355 to £45,413 per annum
📌Closing: 13 Oct
👉Apply: www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...

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SAIL Databank @saildatabank.bsky.social · 9d

Join our team as a Data Scientist and User Support Manager🌠

💼 Salary: £39,355 to £45,413 per annum
📍 Singleton Campus, Swansea
🕑 Closing Date: 13 October 2025

Apply now: saildatabank.com/apply-now-da...

#DataScience #Hiring #HealthResearch

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 9d

During an @adruk2025.bsky.social pre-conference workshop, the HDR UK Wales team explored how best to harmonise data to unlock its potential - with four practical tips for effective data harmonisation💡

🔗Read more: popdatasci.swan.ac.uk/making-data-...
#DataHarmonisation @swanseauni.bsky.social

Making Data Work Together: Four Practical tips for Effective Harmonisation - Population Data Science

We live in an increasingly digital world where the ability to discover, connect and share data is becoming ever more essential. Today, we have the potential for four-nation NHS analysis, cross-EU heal...

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Kids' Environment and Health Cohort @kenvhc.bsky.social · 15d

🌍 Register now for the ADR-UK Researcher Symposium on Climate & Sustainability 🌱

🗓️ Tue 21 Oct, 14:00–16:00 (BST)
💻 Online

Discover how administrative data research can inform climate & sustainability policy

🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/adr-uk-res...

ADR UK Researcher Symposium: Climate & sustainability

This symposium will explore insights from administrative data research on the theme of climate and sustainability.

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ADR Wales | YDG Cymru @adrwales.bsky.social · 20d

Announced today by the Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS at the #ADRUKConf2025, ADR Wales has been awarded almost £26million to continue its ground-breaking work using administrative data to inform public policy and improve lives across Wales.

▶️ adrwales.org/adr-wales-se...

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 20d

👏Closing #ADRUKConf25 on a high note with the awards ceremony and final reflections from Dr Emma Gordon, Stephanie Howarth, and Prof David Ford.

@adruk2025.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social @adrcni.bsky.social @scadrdata.bsky.social

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 20d

Final Parallel Session in Dora Stoutzker Hall for #ADRUKConf25 on the theme of ‘Education, SEN, Disability & Health’ - with insights from Jen Keating, Vincent Nguyen, & Xingna Zhang.

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 20d

Turn your abstract into a full paper!

If you publish with IJPDS in the next 12 months, we are gifting an exclusive 20% APC discount to #ADRUKConf25 attendees.

To claim your discount, quote CODE: ADRUKConf25 plus abstract title in your cover letter when you submit

Visit ijpds.org/calls/all-ca...

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adruk2025.bsky.social @adruk2025.bsky.social · 20d

Day 2 of #ADRUKConf25 is off to a strong start!

We began with an inspiring ministerial address from Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS, highlighting Wales’ leadership in administrative data research and evidence-informed policymaking - and his own role in shaping these spaces.

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adruk2025.bsky.social @adruk2025.bsky.social · 20d

Up for our final keynote - Dr Nisha da Silva from Ministry of Justice explores the groundbreaking MoJ Data First programme, funded by ADR UK, and how it’s delivering real progress in improving justice outcomes.

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adruk2025.bsky.social @adruk2025.bsky.social · 20d

Another project is using ECHILD to explore attainment outcomes in primary school for children with neurodisability.

The research highlights how the period before school entry provides a valuable opportunity for early intervention to support these children.

#ADRUKConf25

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adruk2025.bsky.social @adruk2025.bsky.social · 20d

ECHILD is an ADR UK flagship dataset which can be used to better understand how education affects children's health, and how health affects children's education.

Find out more about the dataset ⬇️

www.adruk.org/data-access/...

#ADRUKConf25

Education and Child Health Insights from Linked Data - England - ADR UK

Dataset- ADR UK - Data driven change

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 20d

Education, Parental & Household Factors explored in this afternoon’s session in Dora Stoutzker Hall at #ADRUKConf25.

Insights from Louise Macaulay, Ayana Cant, & Lowri O’Donovan.

@adruk2025.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social @adrcni.bsky.social @scadrdata.bsky.social @wiserd-research.bsky.social

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 20d

Final Keynote of #ADRUKConf25 from Dr Nisha de Silva, Data First & BOLD (Better Outcomes through
Linked Data).

A fascinating presentation on how data has transformed the MOJ.

@adruk2025.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social @adrcni.bsky.social @scadrdata.bsky.social @saildatabank.bsky.social

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 20d

Education, Early Years & Readiness explored in this mornings session in the Dora Stoutzker Hall at #ADRUKConf25.

Insights from Amy Locke, Mengle Zhang, Sarah Miller, Gergö Baranyi, and Hannah Dickson.

@adruk2025.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social @adrcni.bsky.social @scadrdata.bsky.social

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ADR Wales | YDG Cymru @adrwales.bsky.social · 20d

We are delighted to welcome the Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, for the opening remarks on day 2 of the #ADRUKConf2025.

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 20d

Day 2 of the #ADRUKConf25 kicks off with the Ministerial opening address from Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS.

@adruk2025.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social @adrcni.bsky.social @scadrdata.bsky.social @saildatabank.bsky.social

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