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The UK government has ambitious plans for a National Data Library, and a lot of the important technical choices remain to be made. Together with Wellcome, @esrc is running a Technical White Paper challenge to invite proposals for how to make it work best!

The new "AI for Science and Research" White Paper from Google DeepMind is a terrific read, full of thoughtful content and exciting ideas. I particularly enjoyed these proposals on using AI to improve research data:

We’re proud to share a major new report that shows the scale of our contributions to the economy and society. Officially unveiled in Parliament yesterday – Lancashire Day – the report shows that Lancaster University has delivered nearly £2 billion in economic impact for the UK

Excited to share new research from our colleague Prof Yang Hu and colleagues. 👏👏Study brings to light new picture of intimate relationships among older adults - Lancaster University lancaster.ac.uk/news/study-bri…

Great to see Joanna Kostka featured by Lancaster University this week - endorsing our wonderful social work team and the importance of social justice for Roma families BASW⁩ @CFAB ⁦National Children's Bureau⁩ -👉 time for a brew with joanna kostka portal.lancaster.ac.uk/portal/news/ar…

Disheartened that despite her own experiences that Angela Rayner won't commit to the UK Parliament Human Rights Committee report (chaired by Harriet Harman) recommendations including for a formal apology given the central and undeniable role of the state in historic forced adoption policies.

Yet more evidence of why parental mental health support that is trauma-informed is so vital. Families face more than just health challenges. Inequities like deprivation lead to poorer outcomes. Urgent action and investment is needed! #MakeAllCareCount theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

Four key reports have been released by @ADR_UK as part of a project aiming to transform children's social care research, co-led by our own Prof Karen Broadhurst (Karen Broadhurst, FAcSS) 👪 Swansea University | Foundations | UK Research and Innovation lancaster.ac.uk/news/adr-uk-re…

Last week I watched as a mum who’d just given birth appeared in court, in hospital,via a laptop, fighting to stop her baby being taken into care. 3,000 newborns were in similar care proceedings in 22-3. Mums go home alone with no support. A brutal system. theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

‘I can’t sleep, I’m terrified’: the rise in mothers having their babies taken away within days of giving birth in England | Social care | The Guardian theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

4.3 million children are in poverty UK govt won’t see progress on child poverty by 2029 even with high economic growth 📢 Our analysis shows under our central scenario only Scotland will see child poverty rates fall by 2029 in large part due to social security policies 1/5

Delighted to be leading this new study with a fantastic team 👉Pioneering £1 million study will uncover vital insights on caregiver outcomes for children whose mothers face trial - Lancaster University lancaster.ac.uk/news/pioneerin…

Our next event - Research design workshop 1 Join us for an in-person writing workshop for researchers working on grant proposals that use admin data in the field of children’s social care. 📍 Caxton House, London 📆 Wed 19th Feb 2025 - 12-4pm 🎟️ buff.ly/3Q9xqvw Karen Broadhurst, OBE

Our new research project will uncover novel insights into how looked after children use & access healthcare. Our research fellow Eliazar Luna based at UCL ECHILD project will lead. Findings will be publish at the end of 2025, more buff.ly/4i3p5pg Karen Broadhurst, FAcSS #dataforgood

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Huge thanks to all my wonderful collaborators over the years. Delighted to receive this honour👇Family Law News Nuffield Foundation BASW Community Care Sanchia Berg Nuffield Family Justice Observatory SAILDatabank The Guardian

⏰Last chance to register for our online symposium tomorrow. We'll be discussing #CareExperienced children and young people. #SocialCare 🗓️Tuesday 17 June 11:00 - 12:30 eventbrite.com/e/adr-uk-resea… 🔦Learn more about our presenters adruk.cmail20.com/t/t-e-gyhuhdt-… ✨#Research

Congratulations🎉to all of the social scientists who were recognised in the King’s 2025 Birthday Honours List, including our Fellows: Karen Broadhurst OBE, Lucie Cluver, frances gardner, Dr Jennifer Gold, Mariana Mazzucato & Prof Sue Yeandle. Find out more ⬇️ acss.org.uk/news/academy-f…

Delighted to see David Ford recognised in Birthday Honours - always such a pleasure to work with David and everyone at Swansea and the SAIL Databank Nuffield Family Justice Observatory Nuffield Foundation Cafcass Population Data Science at Swansea University

📢 Spotlight on Early Intervention: Webinar using admin data to evidence and advance preventative support for children. 🗓️ Mon 23 June 2025 | ⏰ 9:30–11AM | 💻 Online 📌 Register: buff.ly/E5rkPQI Katie Harron ADR UK Population, Policy and Practice Department Foundations Sarah Cattan Karen Broadhurst OBE