The Institute for Analytics and Data Science

Our work spans the full spectrum of #DataScience & #dataanalytics. Our researchers work together, crossing disciplinary boundaries & using data to enhance our knowledge of individuals and society. Download our brochure to read more: https://lnkd.in/eYCkFpej

In 2024, Essex has shown what's possible by unlocking the power of innovation. This year our researchers worked with business, government, health and charity partners - creating new products, offering vital insights and improving services. https://lnkd.in/eB8EDR4s

Reflecting on a Year of Achievement at IADS As we come to the end 2024, the Institute for Analytics and Data Science (IADS) reflects on a year of achievements. This year marked our 10th Anniversary - a milestone that highlights the impact and reach of our work over the past decade. Here’s what we’ve achieved in 2024: - 30 Awards secured, with a total value of £4,438,928. - Partnerships with 27 collaborators, including leading institutions, organisation, and industries. - 135 publications, with nearly 24% ranked in the top 10% most cited globally. - Diverse funding sources, including the Economic and Social Research Council, British Council, UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, European Union Horizon Europe and the Advanced Research and Invention Agency. For every £1 the university has invested in IADS, we have generated £5.30 through research funding, consultancy and knowledge transfer. We are proud of the progress made possible by the dedication of our team and the strength of our collaborations. As we look to the next year, we are excited to continue driving innovation, forging partnerships and building on this year’s success! #IADS #10YearAnniversary #DataScience #Innovation #Collaboration #Research #Analytics #YearInReview #2024Recap

This case study highlights how G’s Growers partnered with Dr Ana Matrán Fernández, Dr Spyros Samothrakis and Dr David Clark to tackle variance in their iceberg lettuce crop using cutting-edge data science. The partnership shows what’s possible when innovation meets collaboration. #Collaboration #Innovation #IADS #Partnership #DataScience

🎉 Reflecting on a Decade of Data Science Excellence! 🎉 Last month, we celebrated the 10-Year Anniversary of the Institute for Analytics and Data Science (IADS) at University of Essex. It was a day to remember as we reflected on a decade of achievements, shared success stories and explored the future of data science together. ✨ Highlights included: Inspiring reflections from Prof. Haris Mouratidis and keynote speaker Prof. Maria Fasli on the evolution and impact of data science. Alumni spotlights, featuring journeys from Dr. Haider Raza and Dr. Jennifer Hoyal Cuthill. Expert insights into emerging trends, challenges and opportunities from leading industry professionals: Amos Turin (Essex Centre for Data Analytics), Dr. Andres Baravalle (On the Beach), Peter Taylor (Trunk Logistics), Kenneth Ng (Algomo), Toby Mills (Entopy) and Jonathan M. (Innovate UK). A fantastic networking reception, where current IADS alumni, PhD students and KTP associates showcased their work through posters and engaged in insightful discussions. Thank you to everyone who joined us to make this milestone so special. #IADS10Years #DataScience #Celebration #Analytics #Innovation #Collaboration #FutureOfData #UniversityOfEssex

Spotlight on This Month's Team Meeting This month, we were honoured to hear a presentation by Visiting Researcher Samara Souza from Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA), Brazil. Samara shared insights into her groundbreaking research on violence against women. The project addresses a pressing global issue: intimate partner violence, which affects one-third of women worldwide, with one in ten experiencing it in the past year. The research focuses on crimes against women in Pará, Brazil, using advanced techniques such as Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) to analyse police reports and identify patterns, sentiments, and correlations within the data. In partnership with public security departments, the project aims to develop innovative algorithms for classifying crimes and providing recommendations to shape effective public policies. By giving voice to victims through sentiment analysis, this work represents a significant step forward in understanding and combating gender-based violence. It highlights the power of integrating AI and data analysis to inform strategies that prioritise human experiences and promote a safer society for women. Special thanks to Samara's advisor, Professor Reginaldo Santos, and the Postgraduate Program in Computer Science at UFPA(Computação UFPA), for supporting this impactful research. #GenderBasedViolence #AIForGood #NaturalLanguageProcessing #DataScience #WomenInTech #UFPA #ViolenceAgainstWomen #PublicPolicy #TeamSpotlight #AI #Computerscience #Research

We're excited to partner with businesses across the UK, but next up in our festive countdown of innovation is a special project happening just down the road from our Colchester campus! ESNEFT (or East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust) are a local hospital and community care provider, who came to us with a goal to reduce their NHS waiting times. Head of Analytics Hugo Herrera (AFORS) and AI Applied Research Scientist Madhu Sapkota joined forces with Dr Faiyaz Doctor and Dr Michael Kampouridis from the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at the University of Essex to use Machine Learning to over come this challenge. Hear from the project team themselves on how the project went! 🙌 📍 https://lnkd.in/gCxQj8y9

✨As we are now in the final month of the year and on a countdown until our close for the festive period, we wanted to reflect on some of the incredible innovations that have happened over 2024.✨ To kickstart our Innovations of the Year series, we’d like to highlight our partnership with Check4Cancer. This partnership won our Best SME Partnership award at our Celebration of Innovation 2024 and has real-world impact. Watch our video to find out what made this project so successful... 📹Full video here: https://lnkd.in/gmp2W2WA 📍Read more about the partnership on our website: https://lnkd.in/ekMZp8sq #KnowledgeTransferPartnership #KTP Gordon Wishart Shafiqul Islam Haider Raza John Gan

🚀 Team Meeting Insights: Collaboration in Action! 🌍 This month's team meeting was an engaging opportunity for inspiration and knowledge-sharing. 🎤 Damiano Duranti, visiting researcher from the Università di Trento, Italy, shared an insightful presentation on the innovative research happening at his institution. ✨ Our Postgraduate Research students, David Barragán Alcántar and Fatimah Faraji, spoke about their experiences with the The Alan Turing Institute's Enrichment Scheme and the collaborative Data Study Groups. The Enrichment Scheme is designed for PhD students looking to enhance and broaden their research by connecting with The Alan Turing Institute's community in data science and AI. It offers the opportunity to engage with world-class researchers, access resources, and develop new collaborations.  For those considering the Enrichment Scheme, applications for the next academic year typically open in December or January. A Data Study Group is an intensive collaborative hackathon hosted by The Alan Turing Institute. These events bring together industry, government and third-sector organisations as 'Challenge Owners' with real-world problems and datasets. Multi-disciplinary researchers from academia work to develop innovative data science solutions. At the end of each session, teams present their findings, combining creativity, expertise and real-world impact. 📌 Find out more about the Enrichment Scheme: https://lnkd.in/gWbBqYQ 🔗 More info on Data Study Groups: https://lnkd.in/eDSzA5vS #DataScience #AlanTuringInstitute #Collaboration #Innovation #ResearchImpact #EnrichmentScheme

Set up for our #IADS 10th Anniversary event today! 🎉 Alongside presentations from colleagues, alumni & external partners, our current team will showcase posters & be available for discussions, highlighting their exciting projects & research. 🧠✨ #Research #Collaboration