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Raising awareness of worldwide data talent at CESSDA’s 50th Anniversary Conference

  • 10 August 2026

Rodney Appleyard reflects on a recent collaboration with CESSDA’s Communications team at the organisation’s landmark conference, and what he learned from the event’s international speakers.

How the UK Government’s updated Magenta Book recognises the role of research data in evaluation

  • 23 June 2026

Eve Little, Research Impact and Engagement Manager at the UK Data Service, explains what the updated Magenta Book means for how government evaluators access and archive research data – and where the UK Data Service fits in.

How did access to housing data through the UK Data Service help shape the UK Government’s seventh carbon budget?

  • 3 June 2026

Sophie Gawryla, Research Impact and Engagement Manager, highlights the significance of the UK Government’s seventh carbon budget and the role that data accessed through the UK Data Service played in shaping the evidence behind it.

How can national data support safer, stronger local communities?

  • 2 June 2026

Eve Little introduces the new Local communities in data impact theme and shows how its evidence aligns with current UK Government strategies around safety, participation and place.

Why renters’ rights reform matters: evidence from government impact assessments

  • 1 May 2026

Sophie Gawryla, Research Impact and Engagement Manager at the UK Data Service, explores how research using UK Data Service data has supported impact assessments for renters’ rights reforms. 

Impact in an NHS analysis and evaluation team

  • 9 April 2026

Rhiannon Williams, one of our lightning keynote speakers at Perspectives on Engagement and Impact, discusses the different engagement avenues available to researchers wanting to generate impact in the healthcare sector.

Invisible infrastructure, visible impact

  • 10 March 2026

Olajuwon Yakub discusses how behind-the-scenes engineering at the UK Data Service ensures access to reliable, high-quality data for researchers driving real-world impact.

Closing the gap between research and real‑world politics

  • 5 March 2026

Councillor Adam Davis, in his reflection on our Perspectives on Engagement and Impact event, discusses why sessions like these are vital for connecting local decision-makers with researchers.

Perspectives on “Perspectives on Engagement and Impact”

  • 26 February 2026

The UK Data Service reflects on the success of their recent event Perspectives on Engagement and Impact, highlighting the diverse insights and experiences shared by attendees and stakeholders throughout the day. 

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