Author name: The Data Goddess

Once you’ve started making your data more usable and understandable, the next step is knowing whether you’re making progress. That’s […]

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“Fit for purpose” is one of those phrases that gets thrown around a lot in data conversations. It sounds sensible.

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🗓️ Vote due 19 June 2025 If you’ve been quietly ignoring the Data (Use and Access) Bill up to now,

One of the most useful tools I’ve picked up over the years, both in mentoring others and talking myself out

In today’s data-saturated higher education landscape, understanding data is no longer just the remit of analysts or registry teams. Whether