
Synthetic census data now available for research
Research Data Scotland (RDS) is delighted to host new synthetic datasets from National Records of Scotland (NRS) which will enable researchers to learn more about Scotland’s census.
11 Dec 2024
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19 May 2025
Are you interested in learning more about synthetic data?
Research Data Scotland (RDS) and Health Data Research (HDR UK) Scotland are hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 27th May.
This webinar will include:
• An introduction from Katie Wilde, HDR UK Scotland Co-director
• A presentation from Sophie McCall, Senior Data Analyst at RDS on 'How RDS is making synthetic data available to researchers'
• A presentation from Lewis Hotchkiss at Swansea University on 'Establishing Governance, Resources and Tools in Synthetic Data - The DARE UK Synthetic Data Community Group'
• A presentation from Katherine O'Sullivan at the University of Sheffield about 'Federating Synthetic Data: Approaches and outcomes from the from the Scottish Safe Haven Network'
• A Q&A session for attendees to ask any questions they might have.
If you would like to learn more about the synthetic data work that RDS is involved with, or has funded, make sure to sign up here.
You can also read more on our Synthetic Data project page.
General information
Date: Tuesday 27 May 2025
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Location: online only via Zoom
Tickets: Register here
Cost: Free
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