25 May 2022
Workshop: An Evidence based Regional Economic Recovery (info and agenda here)
In response to the challenging economic conditions, business leaders and policy makers in the region are developing innovative solutions focussed at meeting the needs of a diverse community. Despite the urgency, however, supported by the UK Government’s levelling up agenda and the emerging UK Shared Prosperity Fund, it is clear that interventions and policies need to be based on the best evidence available. As such, UWE’s Data Research Access Governance Network (DRAGoN) are partnering with the Bank of England, Office for National Statistics and the West of England Combined Authority to host a workshop to provide insights from evidence generated at the national, regional and local level. At the event, business leaders can come together with the regional and local economic policy community to gain a deeper understanding of the current economic evidence base, while having the opportunity to inform the discussion about future need.
Workshop: An Evidence based Regional Economic Recovery (info and agenda here)
In response to the challenging economic conditions, business leaders and policy makers in the region are developing innovative solutions focussed at meeting the needs of a diverse community. Despite the urgency, however, supported by the UK Government’s levelling up agenda and the emerging UK Shared Prosperity Fund, it is clear that interventions and policies need to be based on the best evidence available. As such, UWE’s Data Research Access Governance Network (DRAGoN) are partnering with the Bank of England, Office for National Statistics and the West of England Combined Authority to host a workshop to provide insights from evidence generated at the national, regional and local level. At the event, business leaders can come together with the regional and local economic policy community to gain a deeper understanding of the current economic evidence base, while having the opportunity to inform the discussion about future need.
17 November 2021
ACRO - automatic checking of research outputs (info here)
An expert workshop discussing the ACRO pilot to produce a tool for the automatic checking of research outputs
ACRO - automatic checking of research outputs (info here)
An expert workshop discussing the ACRO pilot to produce a tool for the automatic checking of research outputs
5 November 2021
OSDC Workshop - Output Statistical Disclosure Control (info here)
An expert workshop on output SDC - current state of the art, reflections on training, needs for the future
OSDC Workshop - Output Statistical Disclosure Control (info here)
An expert workshop on output SDC - current state of the art, reflections on training, needs for the future
The Present and Future of Microdata Access (info here)
5-9 July 2021
DRAGoN is running an international workshop on "The present and future of microdata access" for analysis and research, looking at technological solutions, statistical developments, training, operations management and strategic planning. Cross-cutting themes will be sustainability, equity, and applicability in low- and middle-income countries. The interactive sessions will aim to identify current state-of-the-art and good practices, and areas for development of the next decade.
Conference sessions will cover
The workshop focuses on government data access but contributions across the field are welcome.
For full details see the attached flyer here
The workshop is free but registration is required to help us ensure that a range of opinions is reflected in the session. Please also indicate if you would be willing to act as session facilitator/chair.
Registration: [https://uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7PvxguelFvpVM6G]
Enquiries: [email protected] @felix @lizzie
DRAGoN is running an international workshop on "The present and future of microdata access" for analysis and research, looking at technological solutions, statistical developments, training, operations management and strategic planning. Cross-cutting themes will be sustainability, equity, and applicability in low- and middle-income countries. The interactive sessions will aim to identify current state-of-the-art and good practices, and areas for development of the next decade.
Conference sessions will cover
- technology: RDCs, RJSs, privacy-enhancing technologies suhc as distributed processing and homomorphic encryption
- statistical disclosure control: input SDC, output SDC, and synthetic data
- organisation and management: training, distribution mechanisms, FAIR and metadata, sustainable management
- societal context: regulation principles, public engagement, ethics
The workshop focuses on government data access but contributions across the field are welcome.
For full details see the attached flyer here
The workshop is free but registration is required to help us ensure that a range of opinions is reflected in the session. Please also indicate if you would be willing to act as session facilitator/chair.
Registration: [https://uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7PvxguelFvpVM6G]
Enquiries: [email protected] @felix @lizzie
"We need to talk about data" — DRAGoN Launch Event (info here)
1 July 2021
Data is intrinsically intertwined with our day-to-day lives, and for many of us our working lives are focused on understanding data. The rate of change in the world of data, such as sources, uses, and governance is swift. A wider perspective can often spark innovation for those open to seek it.
In this event, the Data Research, Access and Governance Network (DRAGoN) will showcase the current successes, concerns and possibilities associated with data our lives.
We invite you to make new connections and help shape the future of data-related innovations in both research and practice.
The event will take place on 01 July 2021 from 10:00 - 15:45 BST when we will connect a network of people to raise awareness and promote action.
To see an agenda for the event and find out more, please click here.
Data is intrinsically intertwined with our day-to-day lives, and for many of us our working lives are focused on understanding data. The rate of change in the world of data, such as sources, uses, and governance is swift. A wider perspective can often spark innovation for those open to seek it.
In this event, the Data Research, Access and Governance Network (DRAGoN) will showcase the current successes, concerns and possibilities associated with data our lives.
We invite you to make new connections and help shape the future of data-related innovations in both research and practice.
The event will take place on 01 July 2021 from 10:00 - 15:45 BST when we will connect a network of people to raise awareness and promote action.
To see an agenda for the event and find out more, please click here.
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Introduction and State of Play
The value and risks of personal dat
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Smart Cities: Data for the Public Good
Plenary session
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COVID-19: A catalyst for greater data collection and access? (info here)
25-27 January 2021
Full programme, presentations and video recordings available here
Access to data in the public and private sector, data governance, and the application of data in new areas have all advanced significantly in recent years. The Covid-19 pandemic has tested many of those advances, sometimes to breaking point, sometimes beyond to new ways of collecting and using data. In this co-organised virtual conference with the Office of National Statistics and UWE Bristol, we discussed what longer-term lessons for data use should we be drawing from the crisis?
To watch the full conference recording, click HERE
Full programme, presentations and video recordings available here
Access to data in the public and private sector, data governance, and the application of data in new areas have all advanced significantly in recent years. The Covid-19 pandemic has tested many of those advances, sometimes to breaking point, sometimes beyond to new ways of collecting and using data. In this co-organised virtual conference with the Office of National Statistics and UWE Bristol, we discussed what longer-term lessons for data use should we be drawing from the crisis?
To watch the full conference recording, click HERE
Data for Policy 2020
15 September 2020 | 17:50-18:35 (UTC +0)
Special Session: “The co-production of value from data by users and producers”
Chair: Sarah Giest, Leiden University
Co-Chair: Felix Ritchie, University of the West of England
Panelists: Felix Ritchie, James Tierney, and Rachel Mullis; Arusha McKenzie, and Damian Whittard; John Forth and Van Phan; Alex Bryson and Lucy Stokes
Special Session: “The co-production of value from data by users and producers”
Chair: Sarah Giest, Leiden University
Co-Chair: Felix Ritchie, University of the West of England
Panelists: Felix Ritchie, James Tierney, and Rachel Mullis; Arusha McKenzie, and Damian Whittard; John Forth and Van Phan; Alex Bryson and Lucy Stokes
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17 September 2020 | 9:00-9:45 (UTC +0)
Special Panel: “Brave New Worlds? Ethics in Theory and Practice in Public Data Provision”
Chair: Alison Powell, LSE and JUST AI Network
Panelists: Stergios Aidinlis, Francesco Tava, Felix Ritchie, Elizabeth Green
Special Panel: “Brave New Worlds? Ethics in Theory and Practice in Public Data Provision”
Chair: Alison Powell, LSE and JUST AI Network
Panelists: Stergios Aidinlis, Francesco Tava, Felix Ritchie, Elizabeth Green
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