Latest news & blogs
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Chief Executive Officer – Research Data Scotland
5 October 2026
Research Data Scotland is seeking a CEO to drive its strategy and deliver lasting impact on evidence-based decision-making in Scotland.
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ADR UK Annual Report 2025 – 2026 shares this year's developments, research impact and ambitious future plans
30 September 2026
The ADR UK Annual Report for 2025 – 2026 is now live. Six months into our new five-year investment period, the report shares how work across the partnership is gathering pace to deliver further impact for the public.
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How can research support real world impact? Reflections from the British Society for Population Studies Conference workshop
29 September 2026
Making a real-world impact is a major ambition for researchers using administrative data – but in reality, this often comes with some challenges. In this blog, ADR UK and ADR Scotland teams share some key insights from their experience delivering a workshop for researchers on influencing policy.
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Spotlight on...
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.
