Open Data Manchester CIC
@opendatamcr.bsky.social
Helping individuals, organisations and communities understand and use data in responsible and ethical ways since 2010.
https://www.opendatamanchester.org.uk
https://www.opendatamanchester.org.uk
Fancy a day of meandering, exploring and wandering in Manchester? We are running a Joy Diversion - where you chose your own adventure on Saturday 9th August. More details and to register bit.ly/ODM-JOY18
#urbanexploring #psychogeography #fun #exploration #free
#urbanexploring #psychogeography #fun #exploration #free
July 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Fancy a day of meandering, exploring and wandering in Manchester? We are running a Joy Diversion - where you chose your own adventure on Saturday 9th August. More details and to register bit.ly/ODM-JOY18
#urbanexploring #psychogeography #fun #exploration #free
#urbanexploring #psychogeography #fun #exploration #free
Today we are on a Joy Diversion in Macclesfield and it is our biggest ever with over 45 people in 9 explorer teams.This Saturday we are a running its sister event Free Range Liverpool at the Central Library. Come and join us bit.ly/ODM-FRL1
July 2, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Today we are on a Joy Diversion in Macclesfield and it is our biggest ever with over 45 people in 9 explorer teams.This Saturday we are a running its sister event Free Range Liverpool at the Central Library. Come and join us bit.ly/ODM-FRL1
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Joy Diversion hosted by the wonderful @opendatamcr.bsky.social team. Ready to mooch around Macc for our “Macc and Chill 😎” theme. All things air con, and relaxed vibes for the afternoon I think…
July 2, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Joy Diversion hosted by the wonderful @opendatamcr.bsky.social team. Ready to mooch around Macc for our “Macc and Chill 😎” theme. All things air con, and relaxed vibes for the afternoon I think…
A little bit of light reading for Friday afternoon.
I was on a conference panel about AI in the Public Sector this week and a question from a healthcare professional inspired me to write an article on the Privatisation of Institutional Memory. Hyperbolic? Maybe. Important? I think yes.
bit.ly/ODM-ART2
#ai #publicsector #society
bit.ly/ODM-ART2
#ai #publicsector #society
Are We Privatising Our Institutional Memory? - Open Data Manchester
I was on a panel earlier this week about the use of AI in the public sector when a question from the audience crystallised something that has been troubling me
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June 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
A little bit of light reading for Friday afternoon.
🌟 Free Range is coming to Liverpool! 🌟
Join us for joyful meandering through our city's streets, waterfront & hidden corners. Sat 5 Jul, 11am-4pm
This isn't a guided tour - it's reclaiming our right to roam & finding joy in public spaces. Part of Ignite Liverpool & Liverpool Makefest bit.ly/ODM-FRL1
Join us for joyful meandering through our city's streets, waterfront & hidden corners. Sat 5 Jul, 11am-4pm
This isn't a guided tour - it's reclaiming our right to roam & finding joy in public spaces. Part of Ignite Liverpool & Liverpool Makefest bit.ly/ODM-FRL1
Select tickets – Free Range - Liverpool – Liverpool Central Library
Free Range is a celebration of joyful meandering through places known and unknown, regarding them as spaces or adventures yet t...
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June 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
🌟 Free Range is coming to Liverpool! 🌟
Join us for joyful meandering through our city's streets, waterfront & hidden corners. Sat 5 Jul, 11am-4pm
This isn't a guided tour - it's reclaiming our right to roam & finding joy in public spaces. Part of Ignite Liverpool & Liverpool Makefest bit.ly/ODM-FRL1
Join us for joyful meandering through our city's streets, waterfront & hidden corners. Sat 5 Jul, 11am-4pm
This isn't a guided tour - it's reclaiming our right to roam & finding joy in public spaces. Part of Ignite Liverpool & Liverpool Makefest bit.ly/ODM-FRL1
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We'll hear from:
- @merseycarenhs.bsky.social & @socialfinance.bsky.social on their Children & Young People's Dashboard
- @civicdatacoop.bsky.social on the Resident’s Assembly on Data & AI Innovation
- @sthelenscouncil.bsky.social on their AI chatbot
- @opendatamcr.bsky.social on data communities
- @merseycarenhs.bsky.social & @socialfinance.bsky.social on their Children & Young People's Dashboard
- @civicdatacoop.bsky.social on the Resident’s Assembly on Data & AI Innovation
- @sthelenscouncil.bsky.social on their AI chatbot
- @opendatamcr.bsky.social on data communities
May 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
We'll hear from:
- @merseycarenhs.bsky.social & @socialfinance.bsky.social on their Children & Young People's Dashboard
- @civicdatacoop.bsky.social on the Resident’s Assembly on Data & AI Innovation
- @sthelenscouncil.bsky.social on their AI chatbot
- @opendatamcr.bsky.social on data communities
- @merseycarenhs.bsky.social & @socialfinance.bsky.social on their Children & Young People's Dashboard
- @civicdatacoop.bsky.social on the Resident’s Assembly on Data & AI Innovation
- @sthelenscouncil.bsky.social on their AI chatbot
- @opendatamcr.bsky.social on data communities
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🗣️ Our next Community of Practice speakers are announced! Julian from @opendatamcr.bsky.social on developing principles for putting residents at the heart of how automated decision making is used; and Louise from GDS.
💻 Zoom
🗓️ Wed 14, 2-3pm GMT
🎟️ Free, register: connectedbydata.org/events/2025...
💻 Zoom
🗓️ Wed 14, 2-3pm GMT
🎟️ Free, register: connectedbydata.org/events/2025...
Data and AI public engagement: Community of Practice
On Wednesday 14 May 2025 at 2pm we will hold the eight meeting of a community of practice as part of our project on Giving communities a powerful say in public sector data and AI projects.
connectedbydata.org
May 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🗣️ Our next Community of Practice speakers are announced! Julian from @opendatamcr.bsky.social on developing principles for putting residents at the heart of how automated decision making is used; and Louise from GDS.
💻 Zoom
🗓️ Wed 14, 2-3pm GMT
🎟️ Free, register: connectedbydata.org/events/2025...
💻 Zoom
🗓️ Wed 14, 2-3pm GMT
🎟️ Free, register: connectedbydata.org/events/2025...
For the last 8 years we have been developing resources and working with people who want to understand and use data for their own communities. @sammilsom.bsky.social writes about our Data for Communities work www.opendatamanchester.org.uk/data-for-com...
Data For Communities: Empowering Citizens Through Participatory Approaches (Part 4) - Open Data Manchester
This five-part blog series explores Open Data Manchester’s approach to community-led data collection, showcasing our methodology and impact across various projects. Part 4: Our Streets Chorlton – The ...
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May 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
For the last 8 years we have been developing resources and working with people who want to understand and use data for their own communities. @sammilsom.bsky.social writes about our Data for Communities work www.opendatamanchester.org.uk/data-for-com...
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Looking for something to do in Manchester next weekend? Come along to the next Joy Diversion. It is fun and free, and you will always discover something.
bit.ly/ODM-JOY17
bit.ly/ODM-JOY17
May 12, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Looking for something to do in Manchester next weekend? Come along to the next Joy Diversion. It is fun and free, and you will always discover something.
bit.ly/ODM-JOY17
bit.ly/ODM-JOY17
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🗣️ Our next Community of Practice speakers are announced! Julian from @opendatamcr.bsky.social on developing principles for putting residents at the heart of how automated decision making is used; and Louise from GDS.
💻 Zoom
🗓️ Wed 14, 2-3pm GMT
🎟️ Free, register: connectedbydata.org/events/2025...
💻 Zoom
🗓️ Wed 14, 2-3pm GMT
🎟️ Free, register: connectedbydata.org/events/2025...
Data and AI public engagement: Community of Practice
On Wednesday 14 May 2025 at 2pm we will hold the eight meeting of a community of practice as part of our project on Giving communities a powerful say in public sector data and AI projects.
connectedbydata.org
May 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM
🗣️ Our next Community of Practice speakers are announced! Julian from @opendatamcr.bsky.social on developing principles for putting residents at the heart of how automated decision making is used; and Louise from GDS.
💻 Zoom
🗓️ Wed 14, 2-3pm GMT
🎟️ Free, register: connectedbydata.org/events/2025...
💻 Zoom
🗓️ Wed 14, 2-3pm GMT
🎟️ Free, register: connectedbydata.org/events/2025...
Interested in mutual data governance? The next Data Cooperative Working Group meeting is tomorrow 16.00-17.00 BST - We are looking at sustainability. bit.ly/ODM-DCWG21 Open to everyone
Select tickets – Data Cooperative Working Group #21 – Zoom
The Data Cooperative Working Group is an informal, international group of practitioners, researchers and those interested in th...
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May 12, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Interested in mutual data governance? The next Data Cooperative Working Group meeting is tomorrow 16.00-17.00 BST - We are looking at sustainability. bit.ly/ODM-DCWG21 Open to everyone
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🗣️ Our next Community of Practice speakers are announced! Julian from @opendatamcr.bsky.social on developing principles for putting residents at the heart of how automated decision making is used; and Louise from GDS.
💻 Zoom
🗓️ Wed 14, 2-3pm GMT
🎟️ Free, register: connectedbydata.org/events/2025...
💻 Zoom
🗓️ Wed 14, 2-3pm GMT
🎟️ Free, register: connectedbydata.org/events/2025...
Data and AI public engagement: Community of Practice
On Wednesday 14 May 2025 at 2pm we will hold the eight meeting of a community of practice as part of our project on Giving communities a powerful say in public sector data and AI projects.
connectedbydata.org
May 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🗣️ Our next Community of Practice speakers are announced! Julian from @opendatamcr.bsky.social on developing principles for putting residents at the heart of how automated decision making is used; and Louise from GDS.
💻 Zoom
🗓️ Wed 14, 2-3pm GMT
🎟️ Free, register: connectedbydata.org/events/2025...
💻 Zoom
🗓️ Wed 14, 2-3pm GMT
🎟️ Free, register: connectedbydata.org/events/2025...
🎂It is our 15th Birthday🎉
What have we been doing over the last 15 years? It is a question we often ask ourselves👇https://www.opendatamanchester.org.uk/happy-15th-birthday-open-data-manchester/
What have we been doing over the last 15 years? It is a question we often ask ourselves👇https://www.opendatamanchester.org.uk/happy-15th-birthday-open-data-manchester/
Happy 15th Birthday Open Data Manchester - Open Data Manchester
It is our birthday and we have a lot to share
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April 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🎂It is our 15th Birthday🎉
What have we been doing over the last 15 years? It is a question we often ask ourselves👇https://www.opendatamanchester.org.uk/happy-15th-birthday-open-data-manchester/
What have we been doing over the last 15 years? It is a question we often ask ourselves👇https://www.opendatamanchester.org.uk/happy-15th-birthday-open-data-manchester/
Anybody fancies going exploring. To mark its 7th birthday Joy Diversion is back on the 17th May. It is a great way to find new things and meet fellow explorers bit.ly/ODM-JOY17
March 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Anybody fancies going exploring. To mark its 7th birthday Joy Diversion is back on the 17th May. It is a great way to find new things and meet fellow explorers bit.ly/ODM-JOY17
📣Calling all data governance people📣
If like us you believe mutual data governance can empower people through data, join us on 7th Jan 09.30-10.30 GMT where we we welcome Vinay and Sushmitha from Aapti Institute to talk about their work with women's coops in Tanzania. bit.ly/ODM-DCWG19
If like us you believe mutual data governance can empower people through data, join us on 7th Jan 09.30-10.30 GMT where we we welcome Vinay and Sushmitha from Aapti Institute to talk about their work with women's coops in Tanzania. bit.ly/ODM-DCWG19
Select tickets – Data Cooperative Working Group #19 – Zoom
The Data Cooperative Working Group is an informal, international group of practitioners, researchers and those interested in th...
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December 12, 2024 at 12:54 PM
📣Calling all data governance people📣
If like us you believe mutual data governance can empower people through data, join us on 7th Jan 09.30-10.30 GMT where we we welcome Vinay and Sushmitha from Aapti Institute to talk about their work with women's coops in Tanzania. bit.ly/ODM-DCWG19
If like us you believe mutual data governance can empower people through data, join us on 7th Jan 09.30-10.30 GMT where we we welcome Vinay and Sushmitha from Aapti Institute to talk about their work with women's coops in Tanzania. bit.ly/ODM-DCWG19
How balance data sharing and citizen trust?
Read our latest blog exploring ethical approaches to handling public service data: https://buff.ly/4id31cB
#LocalGov #DataEthics
Read our latest blog exploring ethical approaches to handling public service data: https://buff.ly/4id31cB
#LocalGov #DataEthics
Data and dignity: balancing transparency and trust in public services - Open Data Manchester
In local government, effective data sharing isn’t just about technology or compliance—it’s about building trust with communities whilst delivering better services to those who need them most. Through…
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December 2, 2024 at 12:02 PM
How balance data sharing and citizen trust?
Read our latest blog exploring ethical approaches to handling public service data: https://buff.ly/4id31cB
#LocalGov #DataEthics
Read our latest blog exploring ethical approaches to handling public service data: https://buff.ly/4id31cB
#LocalGov #DataEthics
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We had a team day at @opendatamcr.bsky.social towers and held a #joydiversion. Our group decided to explore the hidden River Irk that flows under Victoria Station and its valley
November 22, 2024 at 10:49 AM
We had a team day at @opendatamcr.bsky.social towers and held a #joydiversion. Our group decided to explore the hidden River Irk that flows under Victoria Station and its valley
🎉 Announcing the Open 3P Sponsorship Programme!
Join leading organisations in supporting the most comprehensive packaging data standard, recognised by international regulators.
Three tiers available, with benefits including priority support & early access to new tools.
Learn more: bit.ly/ODM-03PSPO
Join leading organisations in supporting the most comprehensive packaging data standard, recognised by international regulators.
Three tiers available, with benefits including priority support & early access to new tools.
Learn more: bit.ly/ODM-03PSPO
Sponsorship and support | OPEN 3P
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November 12, 2024 at 1:15 PM
🎉 Announcing the Open 3P Sponsorship Programme!
Join leading organisations in supporting the most comprehensive packaging data standard, recognised by international regulators.
Three tiers available, with benefits including priority support & early access to new tools.
Learn more: bit.ly/ODM-03PSPO
Join leading organisations in supporting the most comprehensive packaging data standard, recognised by international regulators.
Three tiers available, with benefits including priority support & early access to new tools.
Learn more: bit.ly/ODM-03PSPO
⚡On 5th Nov we held an Electricity Data Dive that brought together diverse stakeholders from network distribution to social housing. All looking at how better data can lead to more sustainable electricity use. A write up can be found here bit.ly/ODM-SPARKR #energy #sustainability #electricity
November 11, 2024 at 8:48 AM
⚡On 5th Nov we held an Electricity Data Dive that brought together diverse stakeholders from network distribution to social housing. All looking at how better data can lead to more sustainable electricity use. A write up can be found here bit.ly/ODM-SPARKR #energy #sustainability #electricity
⚡Tomorrow evening⚡
If data, energy and sustainability are your thing. We are running an in-person Electricity Data Dive with Electricity North West and Kraken. bit.ly/ODM-SPARK
If data, energy and sustainability are your thing. We are running an in-person Electricity Data Dive with Electricity North West and Kraken. bit.ly/ODM-SPARK
November 4, 2024 at 9:23 AM
⚡Tomorrow evening⚡
If data, energy and sustainability are your thing. We are running an in-person Electricity Data Dive with Electricity North West and Kraken. bit.ly/ODM-SPARK
If data, energy and sustainability are your thing. We are running an in-person Electricity Data Dive with Electricity North West and Kraken. bit.ly/ODM-SPARK
📢Calling all data governance people📢
If mutual data governance is your thing, join us for the next Data Cooperative Working Group 12/11 4-5pm GMT with guest speaker Sylvie Delacroix. bit.ly/ODM-DCWG18 #cooperatives #datagovernance
If mutual data governance is your thing, join us for the next Data Cooperative Working Group 12/11 4-5pm GMT with guest speaker Sylvie Delacroix. bit.ly/ODM-DCWG18 #cooperatives #datagovernance
Select tickets – Data Cooperative Working Group #18 – Zoom
The Data Cooperative Working Group is an informal, international group of practitioners, researchers and those interested in th...
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October 21, 2024 at 8:19 AM
📢Calling all data governance people📢
If mutual data governance is your thing, join us for the next Data Cooperative Working Group 12/11 4-5pm GMT with guest speaker Sylvie Delacroix. bit.ly/ODM-DCWG18 #cooperatives #datagovernance
If mutual data governance is your thing, join us for the next Data Cooperative Working Group 12/11 4-5pm GMT with guest speaker Sylvie Delacroix. bit.ly/ODM-DCWG18 #cooperatives #datagovernance
Join us on 30th October for a spine-chilling evening of data disasters and tech terrors. Hear real-world cautionary tales and learn how to avoid similar fates. Don't miss this chance to network, learn, and maybe share your own horror story!
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October 16, 2024 at 8:56 AM
Join us on 30th October for a spine-chilling evening of data disasters and tech terrors. Hear real-world cautionary tales and learn how to avoid similar fates. Don't miss this chance to network, learn, and maybe share your own horror story!
Sign up now:
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Come to think of it @opendatamcr.bsky.social must be one of the few data organisations going where everyone is trained to weave. HT to Leigh-based Discrete Unicorn who do the training and hand dye our yarn #GMLiveWell
October 3, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Come to think of it @opendatamcr.bsky.social must be one of the few data organisations going where everyone is trained to weave. HT to Leigh-based Discrete Unicorn who do the training and hand dye our yarn #GMLiveWell
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Had a great time running a workshop with Emma from 10GM at the #GMLiveWell event today. Really interesting insight from participants and always, never miss an opportunity to show how @opendatamcr.bsky.social we weave data into fabric.
October 3, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Had a great time running a workshop with Emma from 10GM at the #GMLiveWell event today. Really interesting insight from participants and always, never miss an opportunity to show how @opendatamcr.bsky.social we weave data into fabric.
Thanks to all who came to the election hack last night. Fascinating insights from contributors and lots of ideas for future projects. Big thank you to Digital Gurus for hosting!
October 2, 2024 at 7:43 AM
Thanks to all who came to the election hack last night. Fascinating insights from contributors and lots of ideas for future projects. Big thank you to Digital Gurus for hosting!