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Vanessa Higgins
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Professor of Data Literacy in the Social Sciences Director of Training and User Support, UK Data Service Department of Social Statistics & Cathie Marsh Institute, University of Manchester Research: data literacy; health inequalities.
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University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · 26d
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The @ukdataservice.bsky.social is shaping the future of health data in England

Led by Prof @vanessahiggins.bsky.social & Prof @gerontologyuk.bsky.social, researchers are now being heard by DHSC & ONS

📊 Advocacy, consultation & impact

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UK Data Service Impact @ukdsimpact.bsky.social · Aug 26
🎉New on the Data Impact blog🎉

Jools Kasmire and Christina Magder introduce synthetic data, how it’s used, and what fidelity means, before introducing us to a project exploring the benefits of low-fidelity synthetic data.

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Vanessa Higgins @vanessahiggins.bsky.social · Sep 2
Take a look at my blog with Prof Jackie Carter, out today. The blog discusses the benefits that students get from attending #ukdataservice data skills training events.
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UK Data Service Impact @ukdsimpact.bsky.social · Sep 2
🎉New on the Data Impact blog🎉

Professors @vanessahiggins.bsky.social and Jackie Carter discuss how UK Data Service online training events enable students to develop data skills while also offering wider benefits.

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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · Jul 18
Our Health Studies User Conference 2025 brought together 168 researchers and professionals interested in health-related data. It also explored the future of the Health Survey for England and population health surveys. The recordings from the conference are now available onlinr: lnkd.in/gnRfn5Ab
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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · Jul 18
Can you help with the redevelopment of the Health Survey for England and future collection of population health data?
The ONS has re-opened a questionnaire to gather feedback until 25 July: studies.ons.gov.uk/s/Future_HSE/ Find out more about discussions at our recent conference: lnkd.in/eua8-2Bt
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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · Jun 23
The closing remarks from @vanessahiggins.bsky.social at #UKDSHealth25 reflected on a really interesting day.

She urges any health population survey data users to contact UKDS or [email protected] to add comments or express interest in joining a possible steering group on this topic.
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Victoria Nunn @viva-victoria.bsky.social · Jun 23
We need more accessible spaces like the #UKDSHealth25 conference that centre equity and collaboration in knowledge-making

Looking forward to hearing insights on partnership working, inclusion, and data in health research
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Victoria Nunn @viva-victoria.bsky.social · Jun 23
Excited to be attending the #UKDSHealth25 conference today. A free and remote event hosted by @ukdataservice.bsky.social exploring health data and research

#MentalHealthResearch #VCSE #ResearchAccess #HealthData #HealthResearch #PublicHealth #MentalHealth #Research #PhD
Health Studies User Conference 2025 — UK Data Service
A comprehensive resource funded by the ESRC to support researchers, teachers and policymakers who depend on high-quality social and economic data.
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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · Jun 19
The @ukdataservice.bsky.social’s Labour Force and Annual Populations User Conference 2025 is now underway, with a packed room of intrigued attendees. The keynote speaker - @heejungchung.bsky.social has been providing fascinating insights into her global research on the impact of remote working.
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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · May 19
Do you use health-related surveys in your research? Are you interested in The Future of Population Health Surveys?

Join us for the Health Studies User Conference 2025!

🗓️ 23 June, 9:30-16:30
📍 Online​

Full programme here:
Health Studies User Conference 2025 - UK Data Service
23 Jun 2025 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm - Are you interested in research using health related-data? Want to know what the future holds for population health surveys? Or are you curious how large-scale…
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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · Jun 13
On Day 2 of our UK Census User Conference 2025 we have started with two more parallel sessions. John Sanderson, the Deputy Director of the UK Data Service, has been chairing one of the sessions, which featured Alison Sizer, talking about 2021 Census linkages for researchers with a key ONS study.
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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · Jun 12
We’re live in Manchester and online for Day 1 of the Census User Conference 2025, hosted by the UK Data Service! We've kicked off with a powerful keynote by Jeni Tennison, Founder of Connected by Data, exploring the role of the users and public voice in official statistics.
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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · Jun 12
Today is the big day for our UK Census User Conference 2025, held in Manchester and online. At 12.50pm the UK Data Service's Service Director for the Census, Professor Oliver-Duke Williams, will start the conference, followed by Matt Neale from the ESRC and Jeni Tennison from @connectedbydata.org
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Oliver Duke-Williams @oliverdw.bsky.social · Jun 12
Delighted to introduce @jenitennison.com of @connectedbydata.org as our keynote speaker at the 2025 UK Census User Conference

Looking forward to two days of news and latest research using census data
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Vanessa Higgins @vanessahiggins.bsky.social · Jun 12
Setting up for the day and awaiting arrivals for the UK Data Service Census User Conference 2025. Looking forward to seeing you all. It's a lovely day in Manchester (view from the venue). @emmagreenukds.bsky.social @gillukds.bsky.social @ukdataservice.bsky.social
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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · Jun 11
⏰ There's just one week left to enter the 2025 UK Data Service Dissertation Award!

Each winning entry will receive a £300 award and publicity via our website, blog and newsletter.

Full details at our website: ukdataservice.ac.uk/learning-hub...
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Katrin Weller @kwelle.bsky.social · Jun 5
I absolutely loved yesterday's #IASSIST2025 keynote by Prof. Shawn Sobers people.uwe.ac.uk/Person/Shawn... with art + anthropology + history + data + pianola
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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · May 16
22nd Labour Force/Annual Population Survey User Conference! 19 June 2025, 10.00 to 16.30, University College London
Get the latest updates - Connect with data producers and researchers - Gain insights into current research and practical applications using the data
Register: buff.ly/6mKWoSI
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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · May 19
We're pleased to announce that the full programme for the free Family Finance Surveys User Conference 2025 is now available!

🗓️ Wed 9 July 2025, 10.00-16.30
📍 Friends House, London (with online option)

See the programme and register here:
Family Finance Surveys User Conference 2025 - UK Data Service
9 Jul 2025 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm - Are you interested in research on family finances? Do you want to know the latest developments in family finance data from UK social surveys? Join us for the Family…
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Vanessa Higgins @vanessahiggins.bsky.social · May 16
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Thinking Creatively About the Data Skills Gap: How Online Training Events Are Supporting SHAPE Higher Education Students
There is international demand for data skills in the workplace and evidence that SHAPE (Social Science, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy) students can help to fill this gap. This ...
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Vanessa Higgins @vanessahiggins.bsky.social · May 16
Our new research paper explores, through reflexive thematic analysis, how online training can support the development of data skills in Social Science higher education students. An important & timely topic in the context of international demand for data skills. @ukdataservice.bsky.social
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Our new research paper in Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education explores, through reflexive thematic analysis, how online training can support the development of data skills in Social Scien...
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Vanessa Higgins @vanessahiggins.bsky.social · May 14
Come and listen to updates, and have your say, on the the Future of Population Health Surveys - it's so important that the Government hears your views on this. There will also be research papers and updates on many other health data collections. Full programme available next week
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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · May 14
📣 Booking is open for the Health Studies User conference 2025!

This free conference will be held online on 23 June, 9:30-16:30.

Get updates from data producers on health-related surveys and hear from researchers who have used the data.

Book your place here: ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/healt...
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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · May 14
📣 Booking is open for the Health Studies User conference 2025!

This free conference will be held online on 23 June, 9:30-16:30.

Get updates from data producers on health-related surveys and hear from researchers who have used the data.

Book your place here: ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/healt...
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Vanessa Higgins @vanessahiggins.bsky.social · Mar 25
Submit your abstracts by 6 April for the Health Studies User Conference (online, 23 June). Please repost to your networks.
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gillukds.bsky.social @gillukds.bsky.social · Mar 24
The deadline for submissions for the free Health Studies User Conference has been extended to Sunday 6 April. If you use health-related data available from @ukdataservice.bsky.social for your research please consider submitting. #UKDSHealth25
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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · Mar 3
📣 Submissions are now open for our Health Studies User Conference 2025!

If you're doing health-related research using data from the UK Data Service, submit your paper proposal by 23 March.

More information at our website: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2025/02/24/c...
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gillukds.bsky.social @gillukds.bsky.social · Mar 24
The deadline for submissions for the free Health Studies User Conference has been extended to Sunday 6 April. If you use health-related data available from @ukdataservice.bsky.social for your research please consider submitting. #UKDSHealth25
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UK Data Service @ukdataservice.bsky.social · Mar 3
📣 Submissions are now open for our Health Studies User Conference 2025!

If you're doing health-related research using data from the UK Data Service, submit your paper proposal by 23 March.

More information at our website: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2025/02/24/c...
Call for papers: Health Studies User Conference 2025 — UK Data Service
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