Administrative data for public good.

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Flagship datasets

Covering ADR UK’s eight core strategic research themes – from environment and health to growing old – our flagship datasets have the potential to unlock considerable public good by helping to fill evidence gaps and address pressing policy needs.

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Advancing data research

Publications & reports

Browse all the latest publications from across the ADR UK partnership. ADR UK annual reports can be found on our dedicated microsite

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Impact case studies

Explore the impact of ADR UK and other administrative data research conducted by our partners.

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Spotlight on...

Featured resource: References and further reading

The resources in this section have been suggested to us by readers and people in our networks. They cover broader concepts of open research and publishing, as well as articles and books on methodologies and points of debate. We hope that they offer a relevant mix of insights to support your understanding of the topics surrounding the use of administrative data for research. 

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Dataset of the month: Business Data for Research 2021 - Northern Ireland

Business Data for Research 2021 is a de-identified linked dataset that contains information on businesses in Northern Ireland, such as employees, turnover, employment costs, working patterns, and sales and exports. It has the potential to offer insights on a range of themes such as European Union exit analysis, the impact of Covid-19 on the Northern Ireland economy, and Northern Ireland international trade, productivity, and exports.

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