In this theme, our researchers explore how administrative data can help us better understand children and young people’s lives and experiences, and how these can affect them as children and in…
Energy consumption and health after the 2022 energy crisis The project studies how energy use changed as a result of the 2022 energy crisis and whether this led to a worsening in health outcomes.…
Data-driven change. We link public sector data to generate evidence that shapes policy, strengthens public services, and improves outcomes across Scotland. Explore our impact Discover ADR…
Our Scotland Talks Data Panel helps to inform our research and the use of public sector data in Scotland, keeping public good at the heart of what we do. We established the panel in 2019…
What is knowledge exchange? UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) defines Knowledge Exchange as: the two-way flow of ideas, research evidence, experiences, and skills between universities and the…
Data Insight: The health and economic benefits of active commuting in Scotland Active commuting, predominantly walking and cycling for journeys to work or study, provides a range of benefits to…
Data Insight: Youth movements, social mobility and health inequalities Substantial inequalities exist in adult health, including mental health, across the UK. Socioeconomic position is an important…
Data Insight: Selective schools: Do they improve health? Educated groups have better physical and mental health in later life. But is the type of school per se a cause of better later life health…
Data Insight: Investigating the effects of class composition and class size on pupils' attainment in Scottish primary schools Composite classes (also known as “multi-grade classes”) combine pupils…
Data Insight: Analysing a season of death and excess mortality in Scotland’s past A national system of compulsory registration of births, deaths and marriages was introduced in Scotland in 1855. The…
