Latest news & blogs
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BLOG: Data for a Fairer Future: Reflections from Pint of Science 2026
3 June 2026
ADR Scotland was delighted to support “Data for a Fairer Future”, part of this year’s Pint of Science festival in Edinburgh. Hear from the host Dr Janice Murray all about this event that covered how research uses administrative data to reveal hidden inequalities in Scotland's schools and streets, who gets left behind by our systems and what better-designed policies and better-designed cities, could do to change that.
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NEWS: ADR Scotland: A New Look and a New Digital Home
28 May 2026
Today, ADR Scotland is proud to launch its refreshed brand and new website, marking an important step forward in how we communicate our work and connect with our audiences.
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BLOG: Demonstrating the Research Potential of Scottish LEO: Nursing Graduate Pathways into Employment
5 May 2026
Nursing is facing substantial workforce challenges. Read our latest blog from Alice Pearsons and Professor Iain Atherton on a project using the Scottish Longitudinal Educational Outcomes (LEO) dataset to provide evidence informing workforce planning across Scotland's health and social care system.
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Featured resource: Policy Engagement
ADR Scotland bridges the gap between research and government by aligning our research themes with key Government commitments and policies. Read our engagement guide that includes links to the range of opportunities available in Scotland to engage with policy and inform evidence plans.
Dataset of the month: Looked After Children Longitudinal Dataset - Scotland
This brings together de-identified data on episodes of care, placements and the legal reasons for children being looked after by local authorities across Scotland. Research using this flagship data will provide new insights for decision makers into care journeys, placement stability and outcomes for children and young people.
