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What is the wider impact of Scottish Child Payment? New Workshop Summary Published
17 September 2026
Read the outputs from our Scottish Child Payment event run in partnership with the University of Glasgow in March 2026. Discover the key insights, emerging research opportunities and next steps for building the evidence base on the wider impacts of the Scottish Child Payment.
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BLOG - Adaptable activities for engaging the public with data research
14 September 2026
Data research can be difficult to explain. Many concepts central to data research, such as data linkage, secure access, and public benefit, are often unfamiliar to people. Conversations can quickly become technical, making it...
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BLOG - Why science festivals matter for public engagement with data research
3 September 2026
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Featured resource: Policy Engagement
ADR Scotland bridges the gap between research and government by aligning our research themes with key Government commitments and policies. Read our engagement guide that includes links to the range of opportunities available in Scotland to engage with policy and inform evidence plans.
Dataset of the month: Looked After Children Longitudinal Dataset - Scotland
This brings together de-identified data on episodes of care, placements and the legal reasons for children being looked after by local authorities across Scotland. Research using this flagship data will provide new insights for decision makers into care journeys, placement stability and outcomes for children and young people.
