To celebrate Love Data Week 2024, CLOSER and the UK Data Service bring you a special edition of the UK Data Service ‘Experts’ Expert Podcast’ series.
My kind of data
Professor Jennifer Symonds, Director of CLOSER, Robin Flaig, Co-Director of the UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration and Chief Operations Officer for Generation Scotland, and Dr Nigel de Noronha, Research Associate at the University of Manchester, share their personal data journeys for Love Data Week’s 2024 theme – ‘My kind of data.’
Focusing on their personal data journeys, the panel highlight the impact that data and research has had on society. In a wide-ranging discussion over three episodes, we hear about how data has helped highlight the causes of inequalities and the potential for increasing the impact of data even further. Our experts also touch on how in an emerging world of AI and more convincing fake news, we can use data to help us provide a safe place for sourcing trusted information.
Episode 1: Professor Jennifer Symonds, Director of CLOSER, Robin Flaig, Co-Director of the UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration and Chief Operations Officer for Generation Scotland, and Dr Nigel de Noronha, Research Associate at the University of Manchester, discuss their personal data journeys and what they have found so rewarding about working with data.
Episode 2: Professor Jennifer Symonds, Director of CLOSER, Robin Flaig, Co-Director of the UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration and Chief Operations Officer for Generation Scotland, and Dr Nigel de Noronha, Research Associate at the University of Manchester, discuss the impact of data and how in their own experiences, data has made a difference to the world.
Episode 3: Professor Jennifer Symonds, Director of CLOSER, Robin Flaig, Co-Director of the UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration and Chief Operations Officer for Generation Scotland, and Dr Nigel de Noronha, Research Associate at the University of Manchester, discuss how data can protect us in the emerging world of AI and more convincing fake news.
Notes to editors
Love data week
Love Data Week is an international celebration of data, taking place every year during the week of Valentine’s Day. This year’s theme explores learning about data equity and inclusion, disciplinary communities, and creating a kinder world through data.
The UK Data Service
The UK Data Service provides trusted access and training to use the UK’s largest collection of economic, population and social research data for teaching, learning and public benefit. Its mission is to support high quality social and economic research, teaching and learning through assuring long-term access to quality economic and social data, supporting and promoting their use, value and impact. Find out more on the UK Data Service website.