ADR Northern Ireland
ADR NI brings together Queen’s University Belfast, Ulster University, and the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA).
Administrative Data Research Northern Ireland (ADR NI) is a partnership between the Administrative Data Research Centre Northern Ireland (ADRC NI, comprising Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University), and the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA), which is an accredited processor under the Digital Economy Act (DEA). Together they support the acquisition, linking and analysis of administrative data sets, developing cutting-edge research to improve knowledge, policymaking and public service delivery.
Bringing together specialists from academic Schools across a range of disciplines at both Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University with statistical experts at NISRA, and with the support of the Health and Social Care Research and Development (HSCR&D) Unit, ADR NI research speaks directly to policy imperatives under the previous Northern Ireland Assembly’s Programme for Government. Researchers from both academia and government are addressing crucial issues for Northern Ireland society, including looked after children, access to mental health and social care services, educational attainment and ageing.
The ADRC NI brings its wealth of knowledge and experience in analysing complex data sets, developing innovative research for public benefit, and a strong track record of independent stakeholder engagement. In turn, NISRA brings proven experience in curating, linking and managing large-scale data sets, employing world-class technological and methodological innovation to support researchers’ access to data sets to transform research and policymaking.
ADR Northern Ireland projects are commissioned in line with the ADR Northern Ireland Strategy, which prioritises research for public good that cuts across traditional policy boundaries.
ADR NI is funded directly by the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) with a dedicated portion of the total investment in ADR UK, currently until March 2026. To find out more about how ADR UK is funded, see About Us. Further details of the grants awarded to NISRA and Queen's University Belfast can be seen on UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)’s Gateway to Research platform.
ADR Northern Ireland Projects
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Trends in food poverty and linkages to health in Northern Ireland
17 February 2023
This project aims to produce a food poverty risk index for Northern Ireland which will answer a range of questions on food poverty in the region.
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The relationship between social exclusion and educational attainment
28 April 2020
This project is the first of its kind to use large-scale longitudinal data to explore the relationship between social exclusion and educational attainment for pupils in England.
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Infant health and mothers’ exposure to air pollution
28 April 2020
This project investigates whether different levels of exposure to air pollution during pregnancy can affect a baby's birth weight.
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ADR Northern Ireland News
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Education Outcomes Linkage (EOL) 2018/19 is now available via ADR Northern Ireland
21 March 2023
The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) is now receiving applications from accredited researchers to use the Education Outcomes Linkage (EOL) 2018/19 for research in the public interest. NISRA is part of ADR Northern Ireland.
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An analysis of Covid-19 deaths and equality in Northern Ireland
18 January 2023
ADR Northern Ireland researchers recently published analysis of Covid-19 deaths and equality in Northern Ireland.
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Celebrating public engagement: Highlights from ADR Northern Ireland
5 December 2022
ADRC NI, Communications and Impact Manager, Elizabeth Nelson, discusses public engagement work from ADR Northern Ireland to make one year since the publication of the ADR UK Public Engagement Strategy.
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If you are a Northern Ireland data holder or policy maker interested in how ADR NI can help increase the utility of your data and support your decision making priorities, please get in touch with the ADR NI team.