UBDC
@UrbanBigData
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UBDC is a national research centre and data service providing expertise, training, extensive data collections and data tools. Funded by @ESRC & @UofGlasgow
United Kingdom
Joined March 2013
UBDC researchers have cleaned and processed raw traffic flow data from @GlasgowCC's open API portal to create an analysis-ready dataset which offers new insights into how traffic moves through the city’s streets. #TrafficFlow #Glasgow Full Story: https://t.co/IKW7FCa45o
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Human-made materials now outweigh natural materials on Earth. In a UBDC webinar on 27 Feb, Prof Zhenfeng Shao explores how we can better track materials used in cities to measure their impact, and find innovative ways to reduce #CarbonEmissions. Register: https://t.co/lBxcg5p8wa
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UBDC study in the journal #EnergyAndBuildings reviews the evidence from across Europe on the impact of #EnergyEfficiency on house prices. It shows that more efficient properties are not only cheaper to run, they are also worth more when you come to sell: https://t.co/AtJhIT35AK
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🌍 🚀With European Space Agency funding, UBDC is working with SatVu to develop the Heat Loss Index - a new tool to identify buildings with high energy wastage. The HLI will improve retrofitting strategies and help cities meet net-zero goals. Full details: https://t.co/Mz1mBwaAhO
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New year, new studies? UBDC's MSc programmes in both urban and transport analytics are designed to equip the next generation of researchers with high-level, sought-after skills and practical experience. Full details: https://t.co/BTrll60w3j
#UrbanAnalytics #TransportAnalytics
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Great opportunity to hear more about the 'world of work' with @SmartDataRes in Bristol. @UrbanBigData @Serena_Pattaro
📆 Join Smart Data Research UK and others on 21 January at the @adr_uk and @ESRC regional showcase in Bristol. The event @UWEBristol will focus on the ‘world of work’, exploring how social science datasets can help inform policy and practice. Full info: https://t.co/1PxQd6WFGS
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Interested in using the comprehensive Adzuna job advertisements dataset, held by UBDC, to analyse UK labour market trends? See our new Adzuna workshop for insights and tips from licensed users of this rich dataset: https://t.co/nDkOxYFUfy
#Adzuna #DataAnalysis #JobMarketInsights
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Interested in doing our Intro to Admin Data and Analysis (IADRA) course but want to find out more? Read the new blog from our researcher, Silvia, who shares her experience of the course: https://t.co/pNynQe1ToY
@UrbanBigData @SocSciScotland @RDS_Scotland
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UBDC Research Associate Mingyu Zhu, and colleagues from @NorthumbriaUni recently gave evidence to the UK Built Environment Parliamentary Committee on the subject of Grey Belt land. You can access their contribution here: https://t.co/lmbwhVwrf3
#GreyBelt #SustainableDevelopment
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Since UBDC was established, we've had almost 4500 datasets requested from 38 different countries worldwide. Have datasets from our data catalogue - https://t.co/SPkG4rfiLf - enhanced your research? If so, share the impact of your work with us: ubdc@glasgow.ac.uk
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UBDC welcomes Jerome Mayaud, Director of Research & Consulting @SpareLabs, to 7 Lilybank Gardens at 11am on Thursday 5 December to present a unique dataset that pairs detailed travel survey data with high-resolution trip data collected through microtransit and paratransit apps.
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The IDEAMAPS Data Ecosystem platform has attracted over 600 site visitors from a variety of countries since launching at @WUF_UNHabitat. The platform and a full report on the IDEAMAPS Network’s various events at #WUF2024 can be accessed here: https://t.co/5KU8wtCokP
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With international researchers, a worldwide alumni, and extensive use of our data collections and respected data services, UBDC has global reach and influence. Learn more about our impact: https://t.co/lKOK6tFxga
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UBDC Research Associate, Yahya Gamal - https://t.co/mg3aBSyL3A - has published a new paper:
ubdc.ac.uk
Research Associate
📢Paper published in #JASSS - open access. We use an Agent Based Model to simulate the UK housing market and explore the impact of financial shocks (interest rates and LTVs) on households' financial behaviours, and accordingly on housing prices & rents. https://t.co/dv2leo10cf
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UBDC welcomes Dr Binbin Lu from @WHU_1893 for a webinar on 'Geographically Weighted Models' at 3pm on Thursday 21 November. Dr Lu will introduce several newly developed #GWModels and demonstrate their applications. Register: https://t.co/0WSwcSMrA7
#GeographicallyWeightedModels
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🚲📷 Keeping the wheels in motion! Our case studies feature work by @UrbanBigData using Strava data, with implications for cycling policy in Glasgow. For this story and other examples of smart data research in action, pedal along to our website:
sdruk.ukri.org
Strava activity data is good for cities - case study from the Urban Big Data Centre at the University of Glasgow.
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We're currently looking to recruit a Research Associate on the GALLANT project based at @UrbanBigData. The job requires expertise in data-intensive research methods and familiarity with social and/or ecological indicators. https://t.co/ZO31bJ7rsl
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UBDC welcomes Dr Binbin Lu from @WHU_1893 for a webinar on 'Geographically Weighted Models' at 3pm on Thursday 21 November. Dr Lu will introduce several newly developed #GWModels and demonstrate their applications. Register: https://t.co/0WSwcSMrA7
#GeographicallyWeightedModels
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The #TuringUrbanAnalytics meeting @UofGlasgow today featured a range of lightning talks, workshops and a keynote from Prof Claire Miller from @GALLANT_GLA. The event continues with a talk from Prof Seth Bullock from @BristolUni on 'AI for Collective Intelligence'. #UrbanAnalytics
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Join us online from 11-13 November for the @turinginst #UrbanAnalytics meeting @UofGlasgow featuring workshops, lightning talks, and keynote presentations from Prof Claire Miller and Prof Seth Bullock. Full details: https://t.co/btmBM3TJzh
#AI #DigitalTwins #TuringInstitute
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