Smart Data Research UK is a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) investment in digital infrastructure. Providing safe and secure data access to smart data, safeguarding public trust, and building capability for cutting-edge research and innovation.

Smart Data Research UK’s mission is to unlock the power of data to improve lives. Smart data is data generated through everyday interactions with the digital world, including via mobile apps, navigation systems, social media, and shopping. It offers a powerful opportunity to understand society and improve lives.

Joe Cuddeford, Director of Smart Data Research UK, said:

“Smart Data Research UK is delighted to join the UK Health Data Research Alliance. We firmly believe smart data research can help us to better understand the complex relationships between people’s behaviour, circumstances, and their health outcomes. We look forward to working with Alliance members to help accelerate the responsible use of health data for research in a way that keeps public good at its heart.”

Further Information

Website: https://www.sdruk.ukri.org/
X: @SmartDataRes
Bluesky: @sdruk.bsky.social
LinkedIn: Smart Data Research UK