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Researcher Access Service open for use

Research Data Scotland (RDS) has unveiled a new service to help speed up and simplify access to public sector data for researchers and data users.

Research Data Scotland

26 Apr 2024

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Coming soon: the Scottish Safe Haven Charter 2.0

Eilidh Guthrie, Partnerships Officer and Jenny Johnston, Project Manager (Scottish Safe Haven Charter Refresh) give us an overview of recent work on the Scottish Safe Haven Charter.

Eilidh Guthrie and Jenny Johnston

10 Apr 2024

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Our vision for the future

Professor Roger Halliday shares his thoughts on our new business plan and outlines RDS's vision and mission for 2024 to 2025 and beyond.

Roger Halliday

08 Apr 2024

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RDS publishes latest business plan

The new business plan covers the period of 2024 to 2025 and outlines Research Data Scotland’s priorities towards achieving its long-term vision and strategy.

Research Data Scotland

08 Apr 2024

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Reflections from Public Sector Data Summit 2024

In March, Research Data Scotland (RDS) colleagues attended the Public Sector Data Summit, organised by Holyrood Connect. We were also pleased to be able to sponsor the conference, with the theme being integral to our own work.

02 Apr 2024

Benefit Impact 2

New RDS Highlights and Impact report published

We’re excited to share our first ever Highlights and Impact report, reflecting on the progress and connections we’ve made since we were established as a charity in 2021, all the way through to our latest projects.

Research Data Scotland

28 Mar 2024