Discover examples of Research Data Scotland's impact on the Scottish data landscape.
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.
Working on behalf of the Scottish Government, RDS is supporting clear, ethical, efficient and secure routes for private sector organisations to access public sector data for projects that deliver public benefit.
The ‘Discussing Data’ project sought to explore public perception of synthetic data and its use in research. With the help of 39 members of the public, they developed 10 key recommendations for those working with synthetic datasets.
Funded through our Accelerator Awards, this research project explores the impact of how antidepressants are prescribed for people with severe mental illness.
One of three projects supported by Research Data Scotland's Synthetic Data Fund, this exploration of the opportunities and challenges of synthetic linked data used the SIPHER Synthetic Population to inform its finding.
Researchers are analysing healthcare records from over 15,000 prostate cancer patients in Scotland to discover new relationships between a patient’s medical history and how well they respond to radiotherapy treatments.
Scotland Talks Data – a public panel co-hosted by Research Data Scotland (RDS) and the Scottish Centre for Administrative Data Research (SCADR) – helps to inform research and the use of administrative data in Scotland.
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.
In 2023, DARE UK announced funding for five Driver Projects aiming to transform sensitive data research in the UK. Learn more about our involvement in three of these projects - SATRE, SACRO and TELEPORT.
To stay updated with Research Data Scotland, subscribe to our monthly newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn.
