Connecting Society: How everyday data can shape our lives
by ADR UK (Administrative Data Research UK)
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What do people really think about AI?
May 28, 2026
29m 43s
How can the science of storytelling drive action on climate change?
Apr 30, 2026
29m 04s
What can the UK learn from the Netherlands about data, power, and trust?
Mar 26, 2026
31m 40s
Can evaluation be a violent act? Rethinking policy evaluation
Feb 26, 2026
26m 34s
Can administrative data save your life?
Jan 29, 2026
29m 44s
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| 5/28/26 | What do people really think about AI? | From revolutionising business to transforming the way we use the internet, AI is a story that just keeps growing. Innovation in AI technology has accelerated at an unprecedented rate in recent years. But as the day-to-day use of AI becomes embedded in everyday life, is the public along for the journey – or are we at risk of being left behind? In this episode, we're joined by Eleanor O'Keeffe and Roshni Modhvadia from the Ada Lovelace Institute. We’ll explore research that can help us ... | 29m 43s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | How can the science of storytelling drive action on climate change? | Climate change can often feel overwhelming, distant, or abstract. We’re surrounded by data about rising temperatures, emissions targets and future risks – yet knowing the facts doesn’t always translate into action. And this can be true for many issues which feel beyond our control, such as the cost-of-living crisis or tackling child poverty. Increasingly, researchers are asking why the gap between knowledge and action exists, and what actually helps people, organisations and governments move ... | 29m 04s | ||||||
| 3/26/26 | What can the UK learn from the Netherlands about data, power, and trust? | Across Europe, governments are experimenting with new ways of using everyday data to understand society and improve people’s lives. In the Netherlands, a national infrastructure called ODISSEI has become a testbed for what can happen when information from different parts of life – like work, family, health and neighbourhood – is brought together safely to answer big social questions. In this episode, Tom Emery, Executive Director of ODISSEI, joins us to explore what the UK can learn fro... | 31m 40s | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | Can evaluation be a violent act? Rethinking policy evaluation | Evaluation is often seen as a neutral and technical process: collecting data, measuring outcomes, and judging whether a policy or programme “worked”. But what if the way we evaluate is shaping - and sometimes harming - the very systems and communities we’re trying to improve? Dr Luke Roberts is a complexity theorist and evaluator who argues that traditional approaches to policy evaluation do not account for the complex, adaptive systems that underpin society. From inequality and public... | 26m 34s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | Can administrative data save your life? | Good health is something we all need – but it doesn’t simply start and end with the body. Increasingly, we’re beginning to understand how different parts of our lives and circumstances can combine and interact to shape our health, including from before we’re even born. Economic circumstances, social inequalities and childhood experiences all have a role to play in public health. Because administrative data contains a wealth of information about these different areas of our lives,... | 29m 44s | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | Bonus episode: All your data questions, unwrapped | Time flies - and yes, we have returned with another festive episode. After a hiatus, hosts Shayda and Mark return for a one-off Christmas bonus ahead of Connecting Society series two launching in 2026. This episode flips the format and hands things over to you. Shayda and Mark answer listener questions and some of the most common queries that come up during ADR UK’s public engagement work, from favourite administrative datasets to data security, skills, and how the public can get involved in ... | 21m 57s | ||||||
| 12/19/24 | Festive special: Data Claus is coming to town | On the first day of Christmas, your producers sent to thee… a bonus episode of Connecting Society 🎁 Mark and Shayda are coming together in person for the very first time to bring you this special festive episode. They answer some burning questions, including: what actually is their favourite statistic? Can we ever agree how to pronounce data? What are some surprising facts about the holiday season? And does Santa use administrative data for his naughty/nice list? Grab a warm drink, se... | 15m 40s | ||||||
| 12/16/24 | Your data, your rights | In a data-driven world, administrative data holds the power to tackle society’s toughest challenges - from improving healthcare and education to boosting the economy. But how do we ensure this data is used securely, ethically, and for the public good? Featuring Nikhil Harsiani, Data Ethics Policy Advisor at the UK Statistics Authority, and Mhairi Aitken, Senior Ethics Fellow in the Public Policy Programme at The Alan Turing Institute, this final episode dives into how legal safeguards and pub... | 29m 44s | ||||||
| 12/12/24 | Redefining research with care experienced young people | How can co-producing research with historically excluded groups drive impact? In Northern Ireland, a unique partnership between the charity Voice of Young People in Care (VOYPIC) and ADRC NI (Administrative Data Research Centre Northern Ireland) has placed care experienced young people at the heart of research about their lives. These young people have shaped the research by defining priorities, providing feedback, and translating findings into engaging resources. Guests Brenda Kilpatrick, E... | 30m 37s | ||||||
| 12/9/24 | How data is shaping a healthier Wales | Wales’s health and care system is grappling with complex, interconnected issues and opportunities, including an ageing population, inequalities, and the rise of new healthcare technologies. Tackling these now and in the future will require evidence-based policies and strategies that connect health outcomes with broader social factors such as housing, education, and income. A recent Welsh Government report, "Science Evidence Advice: NHS in 10+ Years" (aka. the SEA Report), highlights these int... | 31m 35s | ||||||
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| 12/4/24 | Inside the working lives of nurses and midwives | Nursing and midwifery form the backbone of the UK’s healthcare system, but the sector faces significant challenges - impacting both professionals' wellbeing and the quality of care patients receive. Administrative data collected by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) holds the key to understanding these issues, and research using this data offers a path to evidence-based solutions. This episode unpacks the wealth of information the NMC collects, how it’s being made available for public ... | 27m 58s | ||||||
| 11/28/24 | Justice in the age of data | In this episode, we examine how data collected by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is being used to drive positive change in the justice system. Our discussion explores the types of data the MoJ collects, why it is collected, and how de-identifying, linking, and sharing this information securely for research can reveal new insights into the justice system. Amy Summerfield, Head of Evidence and Partnerships at the MoJ, shares how data linkage programmes like the Data First initiative aim to addre... | 27m 48s | ||||||
| 11/21/24 | To change the outcomes, change the system | Administrative data is about real people and their lives. So in the first episode of Connecting Society, we’re diving into the big picture behind the vision of ADR UK (Administrative Data Research UK): why does using administrative data for public good research matter? How can it make a meaningful difference to society? And is your data being stored and used securely? Joining us to unpack these questions are Dr Emma Gordon, ADR UK’s Director, and Ally McAlpine, the Scottish Government’s Chi... | 34m 55s | ||||||
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5 placements across 3 markets.
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5 placements across 3 markets.