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Data Bites #30: Getting things done with data in government

The 30th event in our series exploring the use of data in government. 

Andrew Banks, Lead Data Scientist at the ONS Data Science Campus
Andrew Banks, Lead Data Scientist at the ONS Data Science Campus, shared experimental analysis showing how the lowest priced everyday grocery items have changed in price.

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Better use of data is key to more effective government. Across government, teams are doing fascinating work with data. But those projects don’t get the attention they deserve.

At this month's event, the 30th in our series, the speakers presented their work in an exciting, quickfire format. Each speaker had eight minutes, followed by eight minutes of questions from the audience.

This month's speakers were:

  • Alannah Keogh, Data Analyst, Social Investment Business, on using data to improve grant decision making
  • Richard Oakley, Director of Data Science and AI at Methods Analytics, on 'Data science and AI in Government – more accessible than you think'
  • Andrew Banks, Lead Data Scientist at the ONS Data Science Campus, on experimental analysis showing how the lowest priced everyday grocery items have changed in price
  • Mark Thompson, Professor in Digital Economy at the University of Exeter, on the challenges of getting the foundations right for embracing public sector innovation.

The event was chaired by Gavin Freeguard, Associate at the Institute for Government.

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We would like to thank Methods Analytics for supporting this event.

 

Series
Data Bites
Publisher
Institute for Government

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