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Can we create a culture of public engagement in data research? (1:10:00)

HDR UK

Public Engagement in Data Research Initiative (PEDRI)

14 July 2026

Last Updated

1 January 2026

Creating a culture of public engagement is essential for ensuring that data research and statistics remains relevant, inclusive and impactful. But what does this mean in practice?

In our last webinar of 2025, PEDRI Strategic Lead Doreen Tembo will be joined by a panel of speakers - reflecting senior leader, data researcher, public engagement professional and public perspectives - to explore how data research might embody a culture of public engagement at all levels.

This webinar is part of PEDRI’s ongoing series aimed at promoting our Good Practice Standards. This session will offer practical insights for those working in data science or public engagement.

The webinar was recorded on 13 November 2025.

Instructors

Jan Speechley

Public Partner, PEDRI

Jo Lam

Research Fellow, University College London

Simon Denegri

Chair, Sense About Science

Organisations

HDR UK

Public Engagement in Data Research Initiative (PEDRI)

The Public Engagement in Data Research Initiative (PEDRI) is a sector-wide partnership of organisations working with data and statistics. PEDRI shape better data research by promoting transparency, diverse voices and good public engagement practices.