Public panel: Scotland Talks Data
Learn more about the public panel we run jointly with ADR Scotland.
Public engagement
Discover how we're involving the public to raise the profile and understanding of data for research.
Our approach
We are committed to embedding public engagement as a vital part of the research we enable. Our approach to public engagement includes:
Involving members of the public
Engaging and communicating to raise awareness, be transparent and build trust
Maintaining cross sector networks to improve public engagement across sectors
If you are interested in finding out more about our work or getting involved, please contact engage@researchdata.scot.
Public Impact Advisory Group
The pilot Public Impact Advisory Group (PIAG) provides early feedback on Researcher Access Service applications with a particular focus on reviewing public good statements and public engagement plans.
Report: public opinions of data access for research
Developed over a series of public workshops in 2025, our report outlines public opinions on the concept of ‘public good’, ensuring the public has a voice in how data is used for research and private sector access to data.
Public Engagement Fund
The Public Engagement Fund supports projects that bring people and data together.
DARE UK Driver Projects
Discover our public engagement work on three DARE UK Driver Projects - SATRE, SACRO and TELEPORT.
PEDRI Pledge
Research Data Scotland is part of the Public Engagement in Data Research Initiative (PEDRI), and has comitted to good public engagement in data research by signing the PEDRI Pledge.
At the heart of the PEDRI Pledge are the Good Practice Standards – designed to ensure public engagement in data research is meaningful and inclusive.
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