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Poverty in Data Impact event - April 23-25

We invite researchers from all sectors who work in the area of poverty to join us for the UK Data Service 2024 impact event, Poverty in Data. Find out more information and register here.

Poverty in data brings together a broad evidence base of the use of data in the collection which help researchers understand lived experience and advocate for improvements for those living in poverty and deprivation, especially during the current cost of living crisis.

Housing and homelessness in data brings together a broad evidence base of the use of data in the collection which help researchers understand lived experience and advocate for improvements for those who are homeless and general housing conditions.

Mental health in data brings together a broader evidence base of the use of data in the collection and will build a narrative of this impactful work.

The UK Data Service provides access to a world-class collection of social, economic and population data. Explore examples of how the data are used to inform research, influence policy and develop skills in many areas.

Our Data Impact Fellows scheme provides support for Early Career Researchers in the academic and charity sectors who are starting out on their data impact journey.

The Data Impact blog is a hub for researchers, students, communities, policymakers, government and anyone interested in maximising the impact of social, population and economic data in research and policy.

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Data Impact Fellows 2023

Depositing data with the UK Data Service