Final Keynote of #ADRUKConf25 from Dr Nisha de Silva, Data First & BOLD (Better Outcomes through Linked Data). A fascinating presentation on how data has transformed the MOJ. @adruk2025.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social @adrcni.bsky.social @scadrdata.bsky.social @saildatabank.bsky.social
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Education, Parental & Household Factors explored in this afternoon’s session in Dora Stoutzker Hall at #ADRUKConf25. Insights from Louise Macaulay, Ayana Cant, & Lowri O’Donovan. @adruk2025.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social @adrcni.bsky.social @scadrdata.bsky.social @wiserd-research.bsky.social
Final Parallel Session in Dora Stoutzker Hall for #ADRUKConf25 on the theme of ‘Education, SEN, Disability & Health’ - with insights from Jen Keating, Vincent Nguyen, & Xingna Zhang. @adruk2025.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social @adrcni.bsky.social @scadrdata.bsky.social
👏Closing #ADRUKConf25 on a high note with the awards ceremony and final reflections from Dr Emma Gordon, Stephanie Howarth, and Prof David Ford. @adruk2025.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social @adrcni.bsky.social @scadrdata.bsky.social
@adruk2025.bsky.social heading back after a fabulous conference. Met so many fabulous people and heard about lots of terrific projects! The future of administrative data research in the UK looks very bright! A lovely unexpected prize at the end too!
#ADRUKConf25 is concluded! 🎉 Highlights from Day 2 included Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS’ rallying cry for bolder research, Dr Nisha de Silva’s keynote on MoJ Data First ⚖️, inspiring sessions + our awards 🏆. Thanks to all who joined - more photos on the website soon! 📸
We're hearing some vital insights from research comparing the mortality of young people with and without neurodisability, using the ECHILD dataset. This study is a key example of how linked administrative data can help uncover patterns that need to be addressed.
Up for our final keynote - Dr Nisha da Silva from Ministry of Justice explores the groundbreaking MoJ Data First programme, funded by ADR UK, and how it’s delivering real progress in improving justice outcomes. #ADRUKConf25
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. @adruk2025.bsky.social @popdatascisu.bsky.social
Day 2 of the #ADRUKConf25 kicks off with the Ministerial opening address from Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS. @adruk2025.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social @adrcni.bsky.social @scadrdata.bsky.social @saildatabank.bsky.social
Great first day at @adruk2025.bsky.social yesterday! Can't wait for all the great sessions to come today. If you're here make sure to drop by our exhibition stall to say hello, or come chat to our poster presenters over lunch.
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!
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. @adruk2025.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social @adrcni.bsky.social @scadrdata.bsky.social
Day 2 of #ADRUKConf25 is off to a strong start! We began with an inspiring ministerial address from Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS, highlighting Wales’ leadership in administrative data research and evidence-informed policymaking - and his own role in shaping these spaces.
Head into the main auditorium now for the ministerial address! #ADRUKConf25
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!
💡 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
For our final keynote of the day, we're hearing from Professor Emily Jefferson and Fergus McDonald of DARE UK ⬇️ dareuk.org.uk
ADR UK PhD student Richmond Opoku discusses his project “Peeling back the layers of childhood care entry in the UK”.
What a great mix of parallel presentations so far! To highlight a couple from today… Prof Pia Hardelid of Kids Environment and Health Cohort outlined the team’s work & aspirations around showing how environment factors (like air quality and green space) affect child outcomes. kenvh-cohort.org.uk
Important research from the Office for National Statistics shows an average reduction in pay for women following a diagnosis of endometriosis. The study used anonymised linked health and economic data. #ADRUKConf25
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. @adruk2025.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social @adrcni.bsky.social @scadrdata.bsky.social
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 @adruk2025.bsky.social @saildatabank.bsky.social @adrcni.bsky.social @scadrdata.bsky.social
After a brilliant first round of parallel sessions, we’re back in the auditorium for our second keynote with Helena Benes Matos da Silva, introduced by @adrwales.bsky.social Co-Director David Ford.
We're hearing from Professor Karen Broadhurst about a fascinating project using linked data: Child Outcomes for Mothers Facing Trial. The team is exploring the effects of involvement with the family and criminal justice systems on mother-child relationships. #ADRUKConf25
Insightful sessions exploring Education, Attendance & Exclusion this morning @ #ADRUKConf2025 from Chris Dibbins @scadrdata.bsky.social, Golo Henseke UCL, Sophie Bartlett & Rhys Davies @wiserd-research.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social, & Silvia Behrens University of Glasgow. @adruk2025.bsky.social
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.” @odissei.bsky.social @adrwales.bsky.social @adruk2025.bsky.social