Innovations
ADR Scotland plays a key role in advancing the use of administrative data for research.
Through collaborative partnerships and investment in data infrastructure, it is expanding what is possible. Our researchers and technical staff are involved in various technological innovation projects which aim to enhance the quality and accessibility of administrative data for researchers.
Some examples of these key developments include:
- The continued development of the Scottish-historic-population-platform (SHIPP dataset)
- Progress in geospatial data capability
- Linkage methodologies through CURL.
- Cens-able: Improving and empowering census data research opportunities in Scotland
- New linkage methodologies
- Creating different types of data infrastructure
- Operating a network of independent safe settings known as SafePods.
These innovations are creating new opportunities for high-quality, impactful research across Scotland.
