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

  1. Data – making the data we have at NUH available for research
  2. User journey – using technology to make working with data easier
  3. 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