ADR Scotland partnership
Find out how we're working with ADR Scotland to simplify and speed up access to secure data.
Work and impact
Learn about our current work to improve Scotland's data landscape and discover examples of our impact so far.
Current projects
Our current projects range from working with our partners on various data projects and steering groups to developing the Researcher Access Service, which makes it faster and simpler for researchers to access secure public sector data.
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Connect 4
Learn how the Connect 4 project aims to improve data access between the four UK nations.
Synthetic Data
Synthetic datasets allow researchers to test approaches while awaiting the necessary permissions to use actual data.
Case studies
Explore some of the projects Research Data Scotland has been involved with, alongside past research which would have benefitted from faster, simpler access to Scottish public sector data.
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PROSECCA
Researchers are analysing healthcare records from over 10,000 prostate cancer patients in Scotland to discover new relationships between a patient’s medical history and how well they respond to radiotherapy treatments.
Understanding antidepressant treatment patterns in severe mental illness
Funded through our Accelerator Awards, this research project explores the impact of how antidepressants are prescribed for people with severe mental illness.
Public Engagement Fund (2022-23)
Our Public Engagement Fund supports projects that bring people and data science together in creative ways. Learn about the eight projects supported by the 2022-23 fund.
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