Using data in your research
Excellence in data analytics
We are working with our partners in the University of Nottingham to develop the skills and capabilities to analyse data for research.
Health Research Data UK Alliance
NUH is one of the early members of the HDRUK Alliance; an independent alliance of leading healthcare and research organisations united to establish best practice for the ethical use of UK health data for research.
National programmes
We are also working nationally as part of information collaborations and new developments in research data to improve healthcare across the country.
Our Data Strategy for Research
Summary of our Data Strategy for Research
Here are the main areas of our data strategy.
Research & Innovation Data Strategy 2023-27
Our strategy in a nutshell
Ensure every NUH patient is offered the opportunity to take part in clinical research.
To do this we will
Use data to supercharge our research capabilities.
Three areas of work
- Data – making the data we have at NUH available for research
- User journey – using technology to make working with data easier
- Clinical trials – designing high-quality systems and processes for every stage of the research lifecycle
How long will it take?
- 2023 – Discovery phase
- 2024-25 – Integration phase
- 2026-27 – Automation phase
FAIR
Our plan is to:
- Make best use of data we already have from clinical care
- Apply the FAIR principles to how we use data:
- Findability
- Accessibility
- Interoperability
- Reusability
- Maximise the impact of Artificial Intelligence to:
- Improve the research experience for patients
- Accelerate research findings to change patient care
- Ensure every member of the research workforce is confident to use data
Find out more
Read the full Data Strategy online:
www.nuh.nhs.uk/data-in-research
Email us: R&IComms@nuh.nhs.uk