DataFest 2026
Visit Research Data Scotland at DataFest 2026, Scotland’s leading data and AI event.
21 May 2026
News and insights
New education dataset opens up research into Scottish qualifications
The new All Providers Qualifications dataset – available for research within Scotland’s National Safe Haven – could help us to understand more about the widening range of qualifications offered in Scotland.
19 May 2026
Scottish Regional Safe Havens receive funding to support real-world sensitive data research
Scottish Regional Safe Havens are involved in four of eight research projects which have been awarded £3.52 million in funding from the UKRI Digital Research Infrastructure Fund.
30 Apr 2026
Public Engagement Fund: Discover the 2025-26 projects
Join us on Monday 11 May (14:00 to 16:00) for an engaging, informative and interactive webinar showcasing the five projects supported through our 2025–26 Public Engagement Fund.
25 Mar 2026
Data services federation project shares findings
Federation of data services across the UK is closer than ever, thanks to the work of the Connect 4 partnership project.
Jen Muir
24 Mar 2026
Framework launched to support private sector research
Research Data Scotland (RDS) has published an Operational Framework to support secure private sector access to public sector data for research in the public good.
23 Mar 2026
LEGO®, Infectious Disease Research and Curious Families: The Dundee Science Festival 2026
RDS welcomed Victoria Bell, Lucy Xu and Naomi Greenberg on student placements at the start of this year, as part of their studies at the University of Edinburgh. Read all about their experience at Dundee Science Festival.
Victoria Bell, Lucy Xu and Naomi Greenberg
16 Mar 2026
RDS welcomes ADR Scotland funding announcement
Research Data Scotland welcomes an investment of £25million in ADR Scotland, securing the future of the programme until 2031.
05 Mar 2026
Five Minute Profile: interview with Siân Robson
Our interview series shines a light on what it’s like to work at RDS. We spoke to Siân Robson, Senior Data Analyst, about the work she does in our Data Team.
25 Feb 2026
Edinburgh Science Festival 2026
Join Research Data Scotland (RDS) at this year’s Edinburgh Science Festival as part of the University of Edinburgh’s 7 Days, 100 Scientists programme.
24 Feb 2026
Five minute profile: interview with Kate O'Sullivan
Kate O’Sullivan, our new Chief Data Officer, shares how her background has shaped her journey to RDS, what motivates her, and her approach to leadership.
10 Feb 2026