Data Skills Policies and Reports

The Human Impact of Data Literacy Report aims to educate leaders across organizations about the importance of building a data-driven culture, highlighting that investment in training and upskilling is vital and can significantly increase overall productivity.

This briefing summarises a roadmap for research on the ethical and societal implications of algorithms, data and AI (ADA). It is aimed at those involved in planning, funding, and pursuing research and policy work related to these technologies.

Digital skills are becoming near-universal requirements for employment in the United Kingdom. A new analysis by Burning Glass finds digital skills are essential entry requirements for two-thirds of UK SOC occupations and carry a wage premium over non-digital roles.

An independent report by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, (BCS) says in order to bridge the skills gap in Artificial Intelligence, (AI) more must be done to attract and retain under-represented groups in university computing departments, especially women.

The Royal Society’s report Dynamics of data science skills, led by Professor Andrew Blake FREng FRS, looks at the current demand for data professionals, and how this varies across industrial sectors and UK regions. It identifies four major areas for action to strengthen the UK’s data science talent base.

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