There is also still time to book for this free @ukdataservice.bsky.social workshop - ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...

There is still time to book for this free @ukdataservice.bsky.social workshop tomorrow.

Using QGIS to map 2021/22 census data from the UK Data Service — UK Data Service A comprehensive resource funded by the ESRC to support researchers, teachers and policymakers who depend on high-quality social and economic data.

⏰ One week to go until our Using QGIS to map 2021/22 census data from the UK Data Service workshop!

This free online workshop will show you how to use the free QGIS GIS application to create maps and other geographical visualisations from 2021/22 census data. ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...

computational social science drop-in session

⏰ One week to go until our Computational social science drop in session.

To book a place, please follow the link below:

📅 April 14 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/computational-soc...

There is still time to book a place for this free @ukdataservice.bsky.social workshop tomorrow.

New data linkage and access initiative announced for Longitudinal Population Studies — UK Data Service We’re pleased to announce a new project to help maximise the visibility and long‑term value of data from Longitudinal Population...

🚀 We're delighted to be involved in a new project with @ukllc.bsky.social

The initiative will enable UK-based Longitudinal Population Studies to apply to join UK LLC and/or the UK Data Service at no cost.

Read more at our website: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/03/31/n...

Homeworking for Special Licence and Secure Access data — UK Data Service A comprehensive resource funded by the ESRC to support researchers, teachers and policymakers who depend on high-quality social and economic data.

🏠 Join us on 21 May for a free workshop on accessing safeguarded Special Licence or Secure Access data from home.

Book your place at the link below:

📅 21 May 2026
⏰ 10:00-11:30
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/homew...

🆕 A new dataset is now available with 2021 UK Townsend Deprivation Scores based on the 2021/2022 Census.

You can access the dataset via our website: statistics.ukdataservice.ac.uk/dataset/2021...

Linked digital trace and survey data for secondary research: Potential and constraints

⏰ One week to go until our Linked digital trace and survey data for secondary research: Potential and constraints webinar!

To book a place, please follow the link below:

📅 26 March 2026
⏰ 11:00-12:15
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...

#UKDSHealth2026 @ukdataservice.bsky.social @gerontologyuk.bsky.social @allebloom.bsky.social @pattydoran.bsky.social @gillukds.bsky.social

Dissertation projects workshop - 24 March 2026

⏰ One week to go until our Dissertation projects: Introduction to secondary analysis for qualitative and quantitative data workshop!

Follow the link below for more information and to book your place:

📅 24 March 2026
⏰ 10:00-11:30
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/disse...

UK census data drop-in — UK Data Service A comprehensive resource funded by the ESRC to support researchers, teachers and policymakers who depend on high-quality social and economic data.

💡 Would you like to learn more about working with the census data available from the UK Data Service?

Join us on 29 April for a free online drop-in session with experts from the UK Data Service census team:

📅 29 April 2026
⏰ 13:00-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/uk-ce...

UK Data Service introductory training series: Spring 2026 — UK Data Service We provide access to a wide range of social science data for reuse. To help you get the most from these resources, we run a free...

🚀 Our free spring training series workshops start tomorrow!

This introductory training series is designed to introduce different aspects of the UK Data Service to ensure you get the most from what we offer.

You can see the full lineup at our website. ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/29/u...

UK Data Service essentials: Introduction, finding and accessing data — UK Data Service A comprehensive resource funded by the ESRC to support researchers, teachers and policymakers who depend on high-quality social and economic data.

✨ One week to go until our UK Data Service essentials: Introduction, finding and accessing data workshop!

Please follow the link below for more information and to book your place:

📅 17 March 2026
⏰ 10:00-11:30
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/uk-da...

Mapping crime data in R: hands-on coding YouTube video by UK DATA SERVICE

Join us today at 11am for our Mapping crime data in R: Hands-on coding workshop.

Please follow the link to the livestream: www.youtube.com/live/q0xIkSs...

Crime Surveys User Conference 2026 — UK Data Service A comprehensive resource funded by the ESRC to support researchers, teachers and policymakers who depend on high-quality social and economic data.

⏰ Last chance to book your place for this year's Crime Surveys User Conference!

This free conference will be held online on Wednesday 11 March 2026.

For more information and to book your place, please follow the link: ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/crime... #UKDSCrime26

Linked digital trace and survey data for secondary research: Potential and constraints

✨ Join us on 26 March for the second in a series of webinars dedicated to data linkage and integration.

For more information and to book a place, please follow the link below:

📅 26 March 2026
⏰ 11:00-12:15
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...

Crime Surveys User Conference 2026 - UK Data Service 11 Mar 2026 @ 10:00 am - 3:20 pm - Are you interested in research on crime? Do you want to know the latest developments in crime data from UK social surveys? This free conference, organised by the UK…

🚨 One week to go until our Crime Surveys User Conference 2026!

This free online conference will feature a mix of presentations from data producers and researchers who have used data from key UK crime surveys.

To book a place, please follow the link:

Call for papers: Family Finance Surveys User Conference 2026 - UK Data Service Submissions are now open for the Family Finance Surveys User Conference 2026. Submit your abstract by 11 March 2026.

⏰ There's just one week to go to submit your paper for our Family Finance Surveys User Conference!

The deadline for submissions is 11 March 2026:

Mapping crime data in R - 9 & 10 March 2026

⏰ One week to go until our Mapping crime data in R workshop series!

These free online workshops will show you how to produce professional-quality crime maps that reveal meaningful trends.

📅 9 & 10 March 2026
⏰ 11:00-12:30 / 11:00-13:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/mappi...

Call for papers: Family Finance Surveys User Conference 2026 — UK Data Service Do you use UK Data Service surveys to research family finances? Submissions are now open for the Family Finance Surveys User Conference...

⏰ There's still time to submit your paper for our Family Finance Surveys User Conference!

The conference will be held in person at Friends House in London on Thursday 9 July 2026 with an option to attend online.

The deadline for submissions is 11 March 2026: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/02/04/c...

Linked digital trace and survey data for secondary research: Potential and constraints

✨ Join us on 26 March for the second in a series of webinars dedicated to data linkage and integration.

This free event is co-organised by the UK Data Service in collaboration with the DIGISURVOR project.

📅 26 March 2026
⏰ 11:00-12:15
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...

Crime Surveys User Conference 2026 — UK Data Service A comprehensive resource funded by the ESRC to support researchers, teachers and policymakers who depend on high-quality social and economic data.

📣 We’re pleased to announce the programme for the 2026 Crime Surveys User conference is now live!

This free conference will be held online on Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Register at the following link: ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/crime... #UKDSCrime26

Code Anxiety Club: Building confidence: Q&A and open coding session YouTube video by UK DATA SERVICE

Join us today at 1.30pm for our Code Anxiety Club: Building confidence: Q&A and open coding session.

Please follow the link to watch the livestream: www.youtube.com/live/9OZ1W4k...

Call for papers: Health Studies User Conference 2026 - UK Data Service The call for papers for our Health Studies User Conference 2026 is now open. Submit your paper by 22 February 2026.

🩺 Do you use any of the UK health studies available from the UK Data Service for your research?

Present your work at our free Health Studies User Conference on 25 June 2026 at UCL in London and online.

Submit your proposal by 22 February: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/19/c... #UKDSHealth26

Code anxiety club — UK Data Service A comprehensive resource funded by the ESRC to support researchers, teachers and policymakers who depend on high-quality social and economic data.

💻 One week to go until our next Code anxiety club session!

This session will be an open forum where you can ask questions about any of the topics we have covered so far.

Book your place at the link below:

📅 17 February 2026
⏰ 13:30-14:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/code-...

Using agent-based models as a simulation tool to generate synthetic data

⏰ One week to go until our online workshop on using agent-based models as a simulation tool to generate synthetic data.

See the link below for more information and to book your place:

📅 18 February 2026
⏰ 14:00-16:00
📍 Online
🧷 ukdataservice.ac.uk/events/using...

Call for papers: Family Finance Surveys User Conference 2026 - UK Data Service Submissions are now open for the Family Finance Surveys User Conference 2026. Submit your abstract by 11 March 2026.

💷 Submissions are now open for our Family Finance Surveys User Conference 2026!

If you use UK Data Service surveys to research family finances, come and present your research at Friends House, London, on Thursday 9 July 2026 (with an option to attend online). #UKDSFamilyFinance26

UK Data Service introductory training series: Spring 2026 — UK Data Service We provide access to a wide range of social science data for reuse. To help you get the most from these resources, we run a free...

🌼 Every spring we run a free introductory training series to introduce different aspects of the UK Data Service.

Our spring 2026 introductory training series programme is now available.

See our website for a full list of what's available: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/29/u...

💡 Did you know? Last year the winners of our Dissertation Award had their work featured on our Data Impact blog: blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/tag/ukds-dis...

Winners of the 2026 award will also get to develop a blog based on their project: ukdataservice.ac.uk/2026/01/27/c... #UKDSDissertations