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SeRP Co-director’s keynote at ADR UK event addresses the next evolution in Trusted Research Environments

SeRP Co-director, Professor Simon Thompson, gave the keynote address at Administrative Data Research (ADR) UK’s annual partnership meeting.

This year’s theme… Advancing together, shaping tomorrow

Professor Thompson’s keynote addressed the immediate and potential future challenges faced by Trusted Research Environments. And how, by harnessing innovative tools and concepts like AI, machine learning and data federation, we can collectively evolve Trusted Research Environments to enhance research quality and make publicly collected data work better for the people it represents.

ADR UK consists of four national partnerships: ADR England, ADR Northern Ireland, ADR Scotland, and ADR Wales, alongside the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This setup provides each UK nation with dedicated centres and teams to address specific policy needs, facilitate UK-wide research, and enhance workforce capacity.

The event ‘aims to foster increased cross-team working within the partnership. We recognise that every partner is making great progress with many achievements along the way. With this conference we hope to encourage dialogue around good practice, share knowledge and network in order to celebrate and learn together.’

Nearly 200 people attended the event which consisted of workshops, key director-level speakers, ADR UK’s Recognition Awards representing roles including programme management, research and impact management, communication and engagement, researchers, analysts, administrative staff, project managers, operational delivery professionals, data acquisition, access and curation teams.