WHAT IS DARE UK?

DARE UK (Data and Analytics Research Environments UK) is a programme that aims to establish a safe and collaborative network of Trusted Research Environments (TREs) where approved researchers can efficiently access and analyse sensitive data to advance research for public benefit. By co-creating this network with relevant communities and the public, we aim to enhance research while maintaining the security and confidentiality of sensitive data.

WHY WAS DARE UK ESTABLISHED?

DARE UK was established with the vision for all research and innovation to benefit from seamless, secure use of diverse sensitive data at a pace, efficiency and scale that revolutionises research productivity and accelerates research to deliver public good. DARE UK’s mission is to put the UK at the forefront of sensitive data research and innovation by assembling the tools, technologies and standards needed to streamline secure data linkage and use.

HOW WE'RE FACILITATING BETTER RESEARCH

We’re championing the security and safe use of data

We’re creating the environment for better, more linked data research

We’re supporting a connected, UK-wide ecosystem of like-minded specialists

We’re maximising the UK’s potential to improve lives through data

HOW WE WORK

DARE UK is funded by UK Research and Innovation, with oversight from Health Data Research UK and Administrative Data Research UK. We work with key experts in the data research community through various exploratory projects and community-driven efforts, with public involvement at the heart.

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Delivery Structure

DARE UK’s governance framework and collaborative programme delivery approach

Activities

Key programme efforts establishing the framework for a connected national network of secure data research infrastructures

Community groups

Community-led initiatives to drive data research innovation in the UK in alignment with DARE UK’s objectives

WHAT IS DATA RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE?

Data research infrastructure refers to the systems and processes that support research and analysis using sensitive data. It includes physical systems, such as the data centres where the data itself is held; computer software that researchers use to analyse data; governance processes, such as those guiding who is able to access what data and for what purposes; and the people who run the systems and do the research. It is everything that makes data research happen.

HOW WE'RE GOVERNED

DARE UK is governed by a Programme Board, which meet regularly to deliberate on key programme developments and decisions. The programme board includes public representatives and is independently advised by a Scientific and Technical Advisory Group.

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DARE UK PROGRAMME TIMELINE

Phase 1: Design and Dialogue (Jul 2021 – Mar 2024)
Phase 2: Build, Test and Establish (Aug 2024 – Mar 2027)
Phase 3: Deliver, Optimise and Federate (TBC)

DARE UK PROGRAMME TEAM

EMILY JEFFERSON

Interim Director

FERGUS MCDONALD

Deputy Director

ROB BAXTER

Technical Lead

WESTLEY IGBO

Senior Communications and Engagement Manager

MICHELLE AMUGI

Programme Manager

BALINT STEWART

Programme Manager

PUBLIC TRUST AT THE HEART

Public involvement and engagement is central to our work. We strive to build trust by including the public in all aspects of programme delivery and decision-making. To this end, we have given permanent seats to members of the public on our Programme Board and Scientific and Technical Advisory Group and benefit from ongoing support from a Delivery Team Public Advisor.

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