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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!
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.
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1. Introduction to administrative data & sustainability
2. Circular economy models
3. Data-driven approaches to climate resilience & adaptation.
4. Adaptive agriculture & water management
5. Digital media’s influence on behaviour
6. Lifestyle changes induced by digital technologies
7. Interdisciplinary collaboration in data science
Introduction to administrative data & sustainability
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- This session is designed to deepen your understanding of what administrative data is, how it is collected, and why it is so essential in today’s policy and research landscape.
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- This session covers the strategic use of administrative data in policymaking, exploring how data collected through public service interactions can be harnessed to drive evidence-based decisions and improve societal outcomes.
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- This course will explore how integrating datasets across various sectors enables governments to gain comprehensive insights into societal issues.
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- This session will explore the key challenges that researchers face in sustainability, from data limitations to technological constraints, and most importantly, we’ll discuss solutions that can help overcome these barriers.
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- In this session, we’ll explore the evolving landscape of sustainability and how data-driven approaches are redefining our strategies to meet emerging challenges. Let’s dive into the role of data in building a sustainable future.
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Circular economy models
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- In this session we'll explore how the circular economy provides a sustainable alternative to our current linear economic model, offering solutions to pressing global challenges like resource depletion and environmental degradation.
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- In this session we’ll explore how data-driven approaches are helping companies optimise resource use, improve recycling processes, and ensure that materials remain in circulation.
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- In this session we’ll explore how circular economy principles are being implemented across different sectors, from manufacturing to agriculture, and how various tools and technologies are enabling businesses to embrace circular practices.
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- In this session we will explore the key challenges of circular economy implementation that industries encounter and the strategies that can help overcome these obstacles.
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- In this session we’ll explore the key innovations that are driving the circular economy forward and look at future trends that will influence how industries adopt circular practices.
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Data-driven approaches to climate resilience & adaptation
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- In this session, we’ll explore how data, design, and technology can help cities prepare for and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
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- This session 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.
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- In this session we’ll explore the principles, challenges, and innovations that enable us to build systems capable of withstanding the challenges of today and tomorrow.
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- This session will uncover how inclusive engagement and robust social research shape urban development, ensuring that it truly serves the people it’s meant to protect and support.
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- This session will explore cutting-edge trends and technologies reshaping urban environments to make them more resilient, sustainable, and inclusive.
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Adaptive agriculture & water management
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- This session will explore the technologies, practices, and policies reshaping agriculture and water management to build resilience and sustainability.
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- This session will explore how adaptive agriculture and water management can address these challenges, fostering socio-economic resilience and equity in rural communities.
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- This session will explore how data-driven approaches transform water management systems, ensuring sustainability and equitable access.
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- This session will explore how innovations like IoT, AI, drones, and automation are not only addressing these challenges but also transforming agriculture into a more sustainable, efficient, and resilient industry.
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- This session will explore transformative trends, cutting-edge tools, and sustainable strategies that are reshaping agriculture and water management systems.
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Digital media's influence on behaviour
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- This session will explore the mechanisms behind the influence of digital media on consumer choices and their broader implications.
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- In this session, we’ll delve into the mechanisms behind social dynamics and digital media and explore their societal impacts.
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- This session will explore how the analysis of health data transforms healthcare, enabling more informed decision-making, efficient resource allocation & impactful interventions.
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- This session delves into the tools, data points, challenges, and ethical considerations of media consumption analysis, providing a foundation for meaningful applications in business, policy, and research.
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- This session will explore how emerging technologies and changing behaviours are shaping the future of digital media, highlighting both opportunities and challenges for users, businesses, and policymakers.
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Lifestyle changes induced by digital technologies
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- This session will explore how digitalisation is reshaping everyday life, the benefits and drawbacks of these changes, and what the future holds for our digital lifestyles.
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- This session will explore how digitalisation is reshaping everyday life, the benefits and drawbacks of these changes, and what the future holds for our digital lifestyles.
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- This session will explore the digitalisation of food culture has made nutrition more accessible and data-driven, but it has also introduced new risks, biases, and ethical concerns.
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- This session will explore how researchers can now collect and analyze real-time health data to better understand human behavior and long-term well-being.
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- This session will explore how researchers are integrating wearable technology, real-time biometric data, behavioural science, and AI-driven predictive analytics to shape new methods of understanding and improving well-being.
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Interdisciplinary collaboration in data science
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- In this session, we explore why interdisciplinary research is not just a trend but a necessity for tackling the complex challenges of our time.
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- In this session, we’ll explore the methodologies used for integrating data across disciplines.
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- In this session, we'll focus on how collaborative research projects function-not just as teams, but as systems of co-creation.
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- In this session, we'll address one of the most layered, difficult, and crucial aspects of research - ethics and social impact.
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- Welcome to the final video in this series: Future Directions in Interdisciplinary Research. We've explored the methods, ethics, and collaborative dynamics that shape effective interdisciplinary work. Now, we turn our attention forward - to the shifting landscape in which research will unfold.
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