Datafront Skill Surge: Data analytics for urban vulnerabilities

Course description

What do we mean when we talk about administrative data? Why is administrative data considered such a powerful tool?

Routinely collected administrative data captures interactions across the entire population, offering an unparalleled breadth and depth of information.

This on-demand series aims to equip researchers with the knowledge and skills to harness data for societal and sustainable change. This series covers important topics such as the use of administrative data in policymaking, circular economy models, climate resilience, and the impact of digital media on behaviour, with emphasis on the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative strategies to address global challenges.

Participants will gain insights from experts, study case studies, and explore practical examples that illustrate how data-driven approaches and emerging technologies are transforming urban planning, agriculture, and health – that will empower researchers to shape the future of the data landscape!

• Session 12 will explore how urban planners use data to identify vulnerable areas and predict future risks, and how this data informs smarter, more resilient urban design.

 

Learning mode

On-demand, self-paced 

 

Who should attend

This course is intended for:

• Data Analysts and Researchers: Those working with administrative or big data who want to deepen their understanding of its characteristics and uses.
• Policymakers and Government Officials: Decision-makers who rely on data to shape public policies.
• Public Sector Managers: Managers in government institutions seeking to optimise data usage for service improvements.
• Health and Social Care Professionals: Individuals looking to use data for improving service delivery and outcomes.
• Urban Planners and Public Health Professionals: Individuals interested in using administrative data to inform planning and health policies.

 

Aims and objectives

• Understand Urban Vulnerabilities: Explore the key vulnerabilities in urban areas, including climate risks, socio-economic disparities, and infrastructure limitations.
• Leverage Data Analytics: Learn how to use data analytics to identify, assess, and address urban vulnerabilities effectively.
• Promote Evidence-Based Planning: Discuss how data-driven insights inform urban planning strategies to reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience.

 

Skills area and competencies

Based on the Datacise Open Learning framework, the relevant skills and competencies for this video include:

Skills Areas:

• Data Literacy in Urban Contexts: Developing the ability to analyse and interpret urban data, such as socio-economic metrics, climate patterns, and infrastructure assessments.
• Risk Assessment and Mapping: Skills in using data tools to identify and visualise urban vulnerabilities and risks.
• Predictive Modelling for Resilience: Applying predictive analytics to forecast potential vulnerabilities and design preemptive solutions.

Competencies:

• Analytical Competency in Risk Management: Ability to analyse data on urban vulnerabilities and propose actionable strategies to address them.
• Strategic Decision-Making: Competence in leveraging data insights to prioritise areas for intervention and resource allocation.
• Ethical and Sustainable Solutions: Understanding the ethical implications of using data to address vulnerabilities while ensuring community equity.

Pre-requisite

• Basic Knowledge of Data Analytics and its applications in urban planning or risk management.
• Familiarity with Urban Systems and Infrastructure vulnerabilities, such as socio-economic disparities or climate risks.
• Interest in Predictive Analytics for resilience planning.

 

Learning outcomes

• Identify Urban Vulnerabilities: Ability to recognise key areas of risk in urban systems using data analytics.
• Apply Data Tools for Risk Assessment: Skills in using tools like GIS and predictive models to assess and visualise urban vulnerabilities.
• Develop Data-Driven Solutions: Understand how to propose strategies that address urban risks and enhance resilience through evidence-based planning.

 

Transferable skills

• Critical Thinking and Analysis: Developing skills in evaluating urban vulnerabilities and proposing data-informed solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicating data insights and vulnerability assessments effectively to urban planners, policymakers, and community groups.
• Problem-Solving in Urban Contexts: Applying analytical skills to design and implement solutions that mitigate urban vulnerabilities.

 

Assessment

Multiple choice quiz to self-check understanding. 

 

This training content was originally developed and produced by Professor Adam Chee, Datacise Education Lead at Swansea University, with narration enhanced by advanced text-to-speech technology.