Laying the foundations for innovation
Innovation can only happen after solid foundations have been built. Hugh Wallace, Chief Information Officer, reflects on Digital Scotland 2023 and developing RDS's digital platforms.
Hugh Wallace
06 Dec 2023
News and insights
Public data for resilience and inclusion: views from the ADR UK conference
Earlier this month, Research Data Scotland colleagues attended the ADR UK (Administrative Data Research UK) Conference 2023.
27 Nov 2023
Learning and collaborating: Highlights from Scottish data events
As part of our work in engaging with Scotland’s data community, Research Data Scotland (RDS) attend a range of events and conferences to raise the profile of our work and hear from others in the data community. We caught up with colleagues to find out what they’ve learnt from recent events and how their insights will help develop RDS’s work.
22 Nov 2023
The future of public services: improved and driven by data
Layla Robinson, Chief Partnership & Strategy Officer at RDS, reflects on the key themes raised at this year's Scotsman Data Conference.
Layla Robinson
04 Oct 2023
Content Designer vs. ChatGPT
Reflecting on the rise of artificial intelligence tools, Vicki Madden, Content Designer, talks about creating user-centred content.
Vicki Madden
26 Sept 2023
There’s no progress without collaboration
Professor Roger Halliday, CEO of Research Data Scotland (RDS), offers his reflections after the second RDS Partners' Meeting on 21 September 2023.
Roger Halliday
26 Sept 2023
Designing content and culture: Reflections on an evolving digital world
Vicki Madden, Content Designer, reflects on her time at Turing Fest and Camp Digital and how digital design principles can help create an inclusive and positive work culture.
Vicki Madden
25 Sept 2023
Diverse voices, better outcomes
Public Engagement Manager, Katie Oldfield, shares an update on the projects funded by our Public Engagement Fund and how they are working to involve diverse voices.
Katie Oldfield
11 Sept 2023
Creating a lasting impact through public engagement
Five months into our Public Engagement Fund, Katie Oldfield, Public Engagement Manager, provides an update on the funded projects and shares her thoughts on the importance of creating a lasting impact.
Katie Oldfield
11 Sept 2023
Commercial access to public sector data needs to change
Professor Roger Halliday discusses the circumstances under which the commercial sector is allowed access to public sector data.
Roger Halliday
23 May 2023