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Public engagement

Discover how we're involving the public to raise the profile of data for research.

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Our focus

Our public engagement work currently comprises three key areas: our Public Engagement Fund, the public panel we run with SCADR, and our work with DARE UK.

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Public panel

Learn more about the public panel we run jointly with the Scottish Centre for Administrative Data Research (SCADR).

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Public Engagement Fund

Learn about the nine projects we've awarded funding this year.

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DARE UK driver projects

Discover the three driver projects we're leading public engagement on with DARE UK.

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Data explainers

Confused about data? Explore our handy data explainers to learn what public sector data is, how it's kept safe and how it’s used in research.

Current projects

Want to know what we're working on? Find out more about our current projects and stay updated on our key workstreams.

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