Interview: Dr Olivia Swann on the Homes, Heat and Healthy Kids study
We spoke with Dr Olivia Swann about her work and how linking health, home and energy data can improve children’s lives.
22 Oct 2026
News and insights
Making it easier for researchers to discover data: recent improvements to the RDS metadata catalogue
We’ve made further improvements to the Research Data Scotland (RDS) metadata catalogue, which will make it easier for researchers to discover data that is available for research in Scotland. Learn more in this blog post by Siân Robson, Senior Data Analyst.
Siân Robson
11 Sept 2026
Public engagement in a rapidly changing system: insights from Understanding Patient Data’s State of the Nation Report
A newly published State of the Nation report, developed by Understanding Patient Data, explores the current state of public trust in data research. Learn more in this blog post by Katie Oldfield, Senior Engagement Manager.
Katie Oldfield
12 Aug 2026
Looking to a federated future: reflections from IPDLN Rotterdam
The International Population Data Linkage Network (IPDLN) Conference brings together data linkage professionals from across the world. Discover key insights from the conference in this blog by Kate O'Sullivan, RDS Chief Data Officer.
Kate O'Sullivan
11 Aug 2026
Public engagement at IPDLN conference 2026: from mistrust to meaningful involvement
Discover insights from the RDS Engagement Team on their recent trip to IPDLN conference in Rotterdam.
Katie Oldfield (Senior Engagement Manager) and Rachel Edwards (Public Engagement Officer)
28 Jul 2026
Guest blog: Beyond England: why CASCID is expanding its coverage of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Research Data Scotland is pleased to publish this guest blog post from Ed Stubbs, Derek King and Raphael Wittenberg from London School of Economics (LSE) about social care data, which has been expanded to include data from the devolved nations.
Ed Stubbs, Derek King and Raphael Wittenberg from London School of Economics
22 Jul 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
Aligning and speeding up Scotland’s research data services: our plans for 2026
Our Chief Executive Officer, Professor Roger Halliday reflects on RDS’s vital work to achieve shared goals for data access in Scotland, and the changing landscape for data organisations in the UK as we head into 2026.
Roger Halliday
28 Jan 2026
RDS awarded Independent Research Organisation status
Layla Robinson, our Chief Operating Officer at RDS, welcomes the decision from UK Research Innovation (UKRI) to award Research Data Scotland with Independent Research Organisation status.
Layla Robinson
15 Jan 2026
Making the case for standardisation – Researcher Access Service
October saw a significant release of the Researcher Access Service (RAS) which included a raft of improvements designed to support researchers.
Adam Coulson
25 Nov 2025
Scotland’s Health Research and Innovation Conference: a student perspective
Master’s students Elise Darragh and Haley Dees share their experience and takeaways from Scotland’s Health Research and Innovation Conference.
Haley Dees and Elise Darragh
11 Nov 2025