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[DARE UK @DARE_UK1]

📢 New DARE UK community groups funding opportunity now open!

We're inviting applications for our latest round of community groups funding, supported by UK Research and Innovation.

We’re looking for:
🔹 New Community Interest Groups - up to £140,625 at 80% of full economic cost (up to £112,500) over 18 months.
🔹 New Community Working Groups - up to £125,000 at 80% of full economic cost (up to £100,000) over 12 months.

This funding round builds on the success of previous rounds, which supported 11 community groups whose outputs are contributing to the DARE UK vision.

Eligibility and requirements:
✅ Open to a range of eligible organisations, including universities, NHS bodies, and research institutes.
✅ Existing DARE UK-funded community groups are not eligible to apply.
✅ Public Involvement and Engagement is a key requirement.

Key dates:
🗓️ Deadline: 4 August 2025, 18:00 (BST)
📅 Applicant webinar: 16 July 2025; 11 - 12 pm (BST) – register now: https://t.co/hJop5TjoyY

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://t.co/5uTbphepzk

📩 Any questions? Please contact: [email protected]

#DAREUK #data #research #uk #community #groups #funding #opportunity

[Datacise Open Learning @DataciseOpen]

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re thrilled to announce a ��10,000 cash prize for the winning team at Data Collision: Where Social Meets Health - 15-16 September 2025, Cardiff!

Join an inspiring datathon bringing together health and social data researchers to solve real-world challenges using 7 synthesised SAIL Databank datasets. 🧠📊

This is not just another datathon - it’s a dynamic space for collaboration, innovation, and impact, right before ADR UK Conference 2025.

⏳ Limited spaces available - register now!
💡 Programme now live on Datacise Open Learning
🔗 https://t.co/sLsGRJOaGn

#DataAnalysts #DataScientists #AI #MachineLearning #SocialScientists #Statisticians #Clinicians #EarlyCareerResearchers #ECR #PhDResearchers #PostGraduateResearchers #PGR #Researchers #BusinessIntelligence #PolicyMakers #Academia #Government #ThirdSector #Charities #SocialResearch #PublicHealthResearch #EnvironmentalResearch #GeoSpatial #GIS #Adolescent #ChildHealth

@HDR_UK @HDRUKLearning @WISERDNews @CLOSER_UK @RDS_Scotland @ResearchWales @ADR_CC_CAR @CASCADEresearch @WGSSSDTP @ucl_echild @ADR_Wales @ADRUK2025 @SocSocMed @adr_uk @SAILDatabank @ukserp @DARE_UK1

[Dani Arribas-Bel `@[email protected]` @darribas]

I wrote up the core of my recent talks in China about why social researchers & policy makers should pay more attention to satellites. Tl;dr: it's never been a better time to use something we've never needed more. Longer form (6min according to Firefox!): https://t.co/SHEfAByv5v

[NDP Dementias Hub @DPUKDataPortal]

Excited to host our next Synthetic Data Expert Workshop!

We'll explore Statistical & generative AI techniques for different fidelity levels, Privacy & utility evaluation techniques.

🗓Date: 20th June 2025
📍Location: Birmingham

🔗Register here: https://t.co/10SmZqwMWB

[Smart Data Research UK @SmartDataRes]

Cold homes and children’s health: How smart data could protect our most vulnerable -
@Joecuddeford meets Dr Olivia Swann to discuss the Homes, Heat and Healthy Kids Study, funded by @wellcometrust and hosted by the University of Edinburgh.

Read all:
https://t.co/14iQDjEhZ8

[Smart Data Research UK @SmartDataRes]

It’s publication day for our Public Dialogue 2025 report. Partnering with Sciencewise, we spoke to people across the country. The dialogue uncovered several valuable insights that will shape the future of smart data research in the UK. 👉Read all: https://t.co/3MQ5e5M4Q9

[Alex Singleton @alexsingleton]

Exciting news today from our Geographic Data Service team - who doesn’t want access to a load of geographic and consumer data: https://t.co/JNk0sOql5n

[POST (UK Parliament) @POST_UK]

Could a smartwatch help prevent and detect disease?

Up to half of UK adults own wearable devices, with evidence suggesting they could be used in disease prevention. Our latest research explains: https://t.co/vpP0grvz5u

[Alex Singleton @alexsingleton]

Exciting PhD opportunity alert!!!! 👇👇👇🌶️🌶️https://t.co/5mgM9Ukz1V🌶️🌶️ #AI #GIS #DataScientist #GeoAI

[DARE UK @DARE_UK1]

🚨 Interested in applying for our next-gen Trusted Research Environment (TRE) capabilities funding call?

Join our interactive webinar to get the full lowdown — funding, eligibility, application tips, public involvement and engagement (PIE), and TRE innovation focus areas. Ask us anything! 💬

Webinar details:
🗓️ Thursday, 1 May 2025
⏰ 2 – 3 pm
🔗 Book your place now: https://t.co/5FoG4Zd8xx

#DAREUK #NextGenCatalysts #data #research #UK

[DARE UK @DARE_UK1]

📢 New funding opportunity!

We're excited to announce that we're now accepting applications for a new funding opportunity to support the development of next-generation capabilities for federated Trusted Research Environments (TREs).

🔍 We’re looking for early-stage, innovative projects that:
▪️ Improve interoperability and secure software deployment
▪️ Challenge assumptions and explore novel approaches to TRE federation
▪️ Advance federated machine learning, data linkage, and privacy-enhancing technologies

📄Funding details:
💰 Up to £390,000 (at 80% fEC) available per project
🌐 International co-leads welcome (with conditions)
🤝 Strong focus on public involvement, diversity, and open standards
🗓 12-month funding from September 2025 to September 2026
🌍 Open to researchers across all disciplines based at UKRI-eligible organisations

🔗 Learn more about the funding opportunity and apply here: https://t.co/HZ6px8bAQZ

#DAREUK #data #research #uk #NextGenCatalyts

[Smart Data Research UK @SmartDataRes]

A huge thanks to Dr Tamas Foldes from @oiioxford, who popped along to our team day this week to chat about his research on Capturing the Digital Footprints of Video Game Play, one of SDR UK’s nine accelerator projects.
https://t.co/1pIMvERxGv

[DARE UK @DARE_UK1]

🔍 Does your organisation manage or provide access to sensitive data for research? We want to hear from you!

Your insights will help shape the future of sensitive data research in the UK. By completing the survey, you’ll help us:

▪️ Map the current capabilities across the UK
▪️ Identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities
▪️ Inform future funding and investment decisions
▪️ Contribute to a national picture that benefits the entire research community

Key info:
👉 One response per organisation
🕒 Takes around 40 minutes
📈 Findings will inform future funding and investment
📅 Deadline: Friday, 6 June 2025

🔗 Take the survey now: https://t.co/grn84gQ7yj

#DAREUK #data #research #uk #survey

[Francisco Rowe ✌️ @Fcorowe]

V happy to see our project DEBIAS with @CCabreraPhD featured by @UKRI_News @SmartDataRes. Mobile phone data have transformed how we understand cities & populations. But they are biased.

DEBIAS aims to identify and correct biases in mobility patterns derived from these data ...

[Smart Data Research UK @SmartDataRes]

👋 Say hello to our accelerators! Over the coming months, we'll profile each of our nine accelerator teams. First up @Fcorowe and
@CCabreraPhD, whose groundbreaking research project could transform how governments study population change. https://t.co/3yDnRBGyr9

[ONS Focus @ONSfocus]

Whether you're a #data enthusiast, a policymaker, or simply curious about how well-being is measured, the next webinar in our 'Bringing Data to Life' series will be your guide to understanding well-being statistics.

Learn more and sign up! 👇https://t.co/TWKd4Q0nCD

[DARE UK @DARE_UK1]

📢 Join us for an insightful webinar with the DARE UK #TREvolution and #DAREUKEarlyAdopters teams.

Hear directly from the teams as they present their plans, expected outcomes, and how they will shape the future of sensitive data research in the UK.

Register now 🔗 https://t.co/vqg5pX8fBP

#DAREUK #data #research #uk

[Dani Arribas-Bel `@[email protected]` @darribas]

Imago the @SmartDataRes Data Service, is looking for a lead Research Software Engineer to help us design, build and run the tech platform that’ll power the service. Join us to make satellite data more useful, usable and used! https://t.co/I5vN2iOMPc

[Office for National Statistics (ONS) @ONS]

Total @RevolutApp debit card spending in the week to 16 March 2025 decreased by 4% compared with the previous week.

In the latest week, the largest decreases were in:

· services (11%)
· entertainment (6%)

[DARE UK @DARE_UK1]

🚀 We’re excited to announce the launch of six new projects supporting UK Trusted Research Environments (TREs) to become more scalable, efficient and interoperable.

The #DAREUKEarlyAdopters will enable 10+ TREs to test and refine new capabilities developed by #TREvolution, such as federated analysis, AI model training, semi-automated output checking, and more.

TREvolution is a collaboration of four previous #DAREUKDriverProjects teams and other partners under the DARE UK Transformational Programme (more about TREvolution: https://t.co/eOBZJYw6RG).

Working alongside TREvolution, the early adopters will trial these innovations in real-world settings, ensuring TREs can better support secure, impactful research for public benefit.

🔗 Read the full announcement: https://t.co/tMjnmRJeAB