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
Research Data Scotland welcomes an investment of £25million in ADR Scotland, securing the future of the programme until 2031.
05 Mar 2026
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
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
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
Join Research Data Scotland (RDS) at the Data-Driven Cancer Research Conference from 25 - 26 February, hosted by Cancer Research UK.
09 Feb 2026
Take part in a virtual showcase of the Scottish Medical Imaging (SMI) service on Tuesday 10 March to learn how researchers can use medical images to tackle health challenges.
05 Feb 2026
Join Research Data Scotland (RDS) at this year’s Dundee Science Festival for Superbug Showdown: Data vs. Microbes! where data meets infectious disease research through hands-on activities. Taking place 14 - 15 February 2026.
05 Feb 2026
A new social care dataset available for research within Scotland’s National Safe Haven could help answer vital questions on care received at home.
28 Jan 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
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
