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There is a growing movement around the world to ensure the effective use of vast data collections to drive research, policy development and public good initiatives. LIDA brings together applied research groups and data scientists from all disciplines, opening up new opportunities to understand health and human behaviour and casting light on the action required to tackle a wide range of social and environmental problems.
Connecting academic research with external partners in business, government and the third sector; LIDA is matching the world class capabilities of University research with the needs and opportunities of local organisations.
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Microsoft join for annual AI Research at Leeds event
We had a great time at our AI Research at Leeds event on 8th July. The day was full of great conversations with fantastic talks from our talented and experienced speakers. Key take-aways from the event in case you missed it... There is a huge opportunity to harness AI for economic growth, better public services,...
LIDA Data Scientists Win Double at Digital Footprints 2026
Data Scientists from the Leeds Institute for Data Analytics (LIDA) have achieved outstanding success at this year’s Digital Footprints 2026 conference, securing two prizes across highly competitive categories for early career researchers. The conference brings together academics, policymakers and industry leaders to explore how data science can address challenges in digital society. The conference featured...
LIDA Director Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation and Impact at the University of Leeds
The Leeds Institute for Data Analytics (LIDA) is proud to celebrate a major milestone for its Director of Research Technology, Professor Roy Ruddle, who marks 25 years of service at the University of Leeds this year. Over a quarter of a century, Prof Ruddle career has spanned teaching, research, innovation and collaboration, helping to shape...