Sharing our data and expertise
Supported by the Economic and Social Research Council and the University of Glasgow, the Urban Big Data Centre is a dynamic national research hub and data service, championing the use of smart data to inform policymaking and enhance the quality of urban life.
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With a growing selection of both licenced data and freely available open data, you can access the transformative power of smart data through our extensive data catalogue. We can also provide a range of tools to enhance your ability to collect or analyse smart data.
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Private renting and the suburbanisation of poverty
One of the most marked changes in the UK’s housing system over the last 30 years has been the rise of the private rented sector (PRS). Many more low-income households now find homes in this sector.
Unveiling the variability in public transport services across Great Britain
From morning to night: Unveiling the variability in public transport services across Great Britain
Urban Big Data Centre celebrates its 10th anniversary
The Urban Big Data Centre (UBDC) celebrated its 10th anniversary on 29 January 2024. Funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and the University of Glasgow, UBDC is a dynamic research hub and national data service, championing the use of smart data to inform policymaking and enhance the quality of urban life.
Centre of research excellence
From our base at the University of Glasgow, we capture, process and analyse vast amounts of smart data to inform our own research publications and to produce reliable and meaningful outputs on behalf of stakeholders and policymakers.
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We run a rich and varied calendar of events to providing information on our services, delivering training, and sharing outcomes from our research.
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Our shared research and datasets have material impact in the UK and globally. Explore our impact stories for an insight into UBDC's practical reach and influence.
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Our respected Masters programmes in Urban Analytics and Urban Transport will prepare you for fulfilling careers in a wide variety of data-related roles. We also run a substantial PhD programme, supervising students from across the world with interests in diverse applications of urban analytics methods and smart data.
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