Ever wondered what happens to all the data collected about you by government and public services? Whenever you sit a school exam, visit your GP, go to court, or pay tax, a wealth of information is created to help these services run. But how is this data used, and could it actually improve your life?
Connecting Society explores the fascinating world of administrative data, showing how this valuable information is de-identified and used securely for research to inform better policies and support communities.
Through conversations with experts from government, academia, community organisations, and the public, we reveal how linking data and making it available for research can uncover solutions to real-world, interconnected challenges - from improving health outcomes to tackling inequality and more.
Join our hosts, Mark Green, Professor of Health Geography at the University of Liverpool and ADR UK Ambassador, and Shayda Kashef, Senior Public Engagement Manager at ADR UK, to discover how the data shaping your life could also help shape the future.
Connecting Society is brought to you by ADR UK (Administrative Data Research UK). Find out more about ADR UK at https://www.adruk.org/, or follow us for updates: https://x.com/adr_uk | https://www.linkedin.com/company/adr-uk/. This podcast builds on a pilot series known as DataPod, produced by ADR Scotland.
Mark (@markalangreen) is a Professor of Health Geography at the University of Liverpool, specialising in the social and spatial drivers of health inequalities, and an ADR UK Ambassador. They are interested in how we can make better use of existing datasets to support how local and national governments make policy decisions.
Shayda (@shayda_k) is the Senior Public Engagement Manager for ADR UK. Her focus is to demonstrate the trustworthiness of ADR UK’s work and maximise the public benefit of administrative data research.
Chris is the Strategic Lead for Campaigns and Communications for ADR UK. She owns the communications strategy and stakeholder engagement narrative in support of ADR UK’s objectives.
Eleanor is the Communications and Engagement Manager for ADR UK. She focuses on strategic communications and engagement, and manages ADR UK's digital channels.
Laura is the Senior Communications and Engagement Manager for ADR UK. She holds responsibilities around leading campaigns and cross-partnership initiatives, overseeing work with government and policymakers, and producing engaging events.