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Data Science
Data Science Accelerator now open for applications
The Data Science Accelerator is now open for applications for the next cohort of the Accelerator programme, giving analysts from across the public sector the opportunity to develop their data science skills.
The Data Science Accelerator: pensions, patient journeys and predicting public order
The Data Science Accelerator is a capability-building programme which gives analysts from across the public sector the opportunity to develop their data science skills. We wanted to share what participants from the 7th cohort have been working on.
Using Machine Learning at The Pensions Regulator
Peter Jackson, Head of Data at The Pensions Regulator talks about collaborating with the Better Use of Data Team at GDS to better use data on pension schemes by pioneering the use of Machine Learning.
Developing a government data science sandbox
We are proposing to develop a data science sandbox to help government analysts and data scientists access the tools and support they need.
Call for proposals for the first Government Data Science Conference
On 24 April 2017, we’ll be hosting the first ever Government Data Science Conference at Conway Hall, London and we are asking you to submit your proposals to deliver either a show and tell, demo or talk as part of the conference.
The Accelerator: trains, forecasts and GCSE results
We are now open for applications to the next round of the Data Science Accelerator, so it’s a good moment to give a flavour of the programme based on our most recent graduation. This was the sixth cohort to go through …
Data Science Accelerator - apply now!
The Data Science Accelerator is a cross-government training programme. 49 people from 31 public sector organisations have already taken part, and have consistently told us what great opportunities it gives them in their careers. Below is a video showing participants …
Data Science Accelerator - the Sheffield 'hub'
Part of my role leading DWP’s Sheffield data science team is working on the Data Science Accelerator scheme with GDS. We’ve now run two successful cohorts from here, and I’m looking forward to continuing with this success as the programme …
Getting the most out of in-depth interviews for data science literacy
When it comes to user research on a topic with lots of unknowns, it can be a challenge to figure out how to begin. For this discovery project, my purpose was to understand how we might improve data science …
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