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ADR Wales | YDG Cymru @adrwales.bsky.social · 9d

ADR Wales Co-Directors David Ford and Stephanie Howarth reflect on #ADRUKConf2025 in a new blog in which they celebrate how far #admindata and the ADR UK
partnership have come and think about where 'we' go next.

▶️ adrwales.org/reflections-...

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SAIL Databank @saildatabank.bsky.social · 12d

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.

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#TRE #ADRUKConf25

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 24d

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

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ADR Wales | YDG Cymru @adrwales.bsky.social · 24d

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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Smart Data Research UK @sdruk.bsky.social · 25d

💡 The conversation has been flowing @adruk2025.bsky.social in Cardiff. We’ve been having lots of chats about data linkage and getting smart data to researchers. Do drop by our stand near the front door! #ADRUKConf25

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 24d

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.

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ADR Wales | YDG Cymru @adrwales.bsky.social · 24d

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 · 25d

Time to network and have fun at the #ADRUKConf25 Drinks Reception. 🎶🥂🕺
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adruk2025.bsky.social @adruk2025.bsky.social · 25d

Day 1 of #ADRUKConf25 wrapped!

🚀 Inspiring keynotes on admin data (Netherlands & Brazil), trusted research environments & AI, plus buzzing parallel sessions + exhibitors.

Now onto the evening reception 🎉

See you tomorrow for a ministerial address from Rt Hon Mark Drakeford!

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 25d

Prof David Ford OBE, Co-Director @adrwales.bsky.social and @popdatascisu.bsky.social kicks off this afternoon’s keynote and sessions at today’s #ADRUKConf25

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 25d

Fascinating keynote from Helena Benes Matos da Silva from Cidacs Brazil at #ADRUKConf25.

CIDACS experience has shown that using health & admin data for research is a unique tool for improving health in Brazil.

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adruk2025.bsky.social @adruk2025.bsky.social · 25d

Dr Katy Huxley from @adrwales.bsky.social is using linked administrative data to address some key questions around the future of the social care workforce in Wales.

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 25d

Education, Attendance & Exclusion explored in this afternoon’s sessions in Dora Stoutzker Hall at #ADRUKConf25. Presenters included Neil Rowland @adrcni.bsky.social, Silvia Behrens @scadrdata.bsky.social, & Foteini Tseliou
@adrwales.bsky.social @wiserd-research.bsky.social. #Admindata

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adruk2025.bsky.social @adruk2025.bsky.social · 25d

Steph Howarth, Co-Director of @adrwales.bsky.social (our host!), now discusses the impact of ADR Wales - particularly highlighting policy impact and close working with Welsh Government, as well as significant growth in researcher capacity to access and use administrative data.

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adruk2025.bsky.social @adruk2025.bsky.social · 25d

Tom Emery, Executive Director @odissei.bsky.social, walks us through the history and importance of administrative data in his keynote - and highlights the consequences of when it isn’t used for public good.

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adruk2025.bsky.social @adruk2025.bsky.social · 25d

Emma introduces the latest figures from the ADR UK Annual Report 2025 - read it at reports.adruk.org/annual-repor....

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 25d

Fantastic first Keynote of the day from Tom Emery, from the Dutch National Infrastructure for Social Science & Erasmus University Rotterdam.

“We need to work internationally to reduce barriers.”

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Population Data Science at Swansea University @popdatascisu.bsky.social · 25d

Day 1 kicks off at #ADRUKConf25 with
welcome from Dr Emma Gordon, Director of ADR UK and Stephanie Howarth of Welsh Government. @adruk2025.bsky.social
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adruk2025.bsky.social @adruk2025.bsky.social · 25d

It’s day one of #ADRUKConf25, after a fantastic day of pre-conference workshops yesterday (great to have seen so many of you already there).

First up, we have a welcome from Dr Emma Gordon, Director of ADR UK.

Head to the auditoriums so you don’t miss the start! @adrwales.bsky.social

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · Sep 1

𝐇𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐃𝐑 𝐔𝐊 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!

Click on the link to read all abstracts and the broad spectrum of incredible research right here ijpds.org/issue/view/43

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SAIL Databank @saildatabank.bsky.social · Sep 11

New Employment Data Available to Researchers 🚀

Thanks to the @adrwales.bsky.social team in the Welsh Government, the SAIL data acquisition team, ONS & HMRC, PAYE income data can now be accessed through the SAIL Databank by accredited researchers.

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New Employment Data Available to Accredited Researchers in SAIL Databank - SAIL Databank

Thanks to the efforts of the ADR Wales team within the Welsh Government, the dedicated SAIL data acquisition team, and the Office for National Statistics (ONS), HMRC (His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs...

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · May 22

The full #ADRUKConf25 programme is here!

🌟 5 keynotes
🎙️ Ministerial Address
📊 257 talks
📌 23 posters
🛠️ 23 pre-conference workshops
⚡ Datathon: Data Collision

adrukconference2025.org/programme-ov...

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · May 13

The conference will feature four keynote speakers, each bringing unique expertise.

Their talks will cover cutting-edge approaches to data use, infrastructure, and the ethical and practical challenges of delivering impact through administrative data.

adrukconference2025.org/keynote-spea...

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · May 13

We're pleased to announce the keynote speakers for #ADRUKConf25.

We are delighted to confirm that the Rt. Hon Mark Drakeford MS (Member of Senedd), Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, will deliver a ministerial address on the second day.

adrukconference2025.org/ministerial-...

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adr-uk.bsky.social @adr-uk.bsky.social · Apr 23

Calling all #ADRUK2025 presenters: don't forget to register!

If you're presenting a workshop, abstract or poster, you must secure your ticket by 30 Apr. Check your inbox for your special registration link 🔗

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