Innovation in action: highlights from the Local Government Innovation Hackathon

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Two presenters stand at the front of a large auditorium taking a selfie with the audience behind them. The man on the left is smiling and holding the camera out, while the woman on the right, wearing glasses and a grey jumper with a “Liz” name sticker, is also smiling. Behind them, rows of attendees sit in tiered seating, waving and looking toward the stage. Large screens with presentation slides are visible in front of the audience, and stage lights illuminate the scene.

The Local Government Innovation Hackathon brought 150 people together to design fast, data-driven solutions to homelessness and temporary accommodation.

DataConnect25: How public sector data delivers real benefits for users

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Five reasons to attend DataConnect25

Next month DataConnect is back again for a fifth year. This year’s ‘for the community, by the community’ event is for the first time themed around using data to deliver benefits for users.

New courses on accessibility and user research – now live on FutureLearn!

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Want to learn more about user research in government? Interested in accessibility? Here are two courses that are perfect for you!

Government Digital Service is pleased to announce the launch of two new, free-to-access courses on user research and accessibility on FutureLearn! Read on to find out how you can join.

DSIT Seeks AI Experts for New Responsible AI Advisory Panel

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Read about the new GDS Responsible AI Advisory Panel and the recruitment process to find panel members, who will help shape the UK's approach to building responsible AI in the public sector.

Celebrating AI Appreciation Day with AI Accelerator

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Celebrating AI Appreciation Day

The digital landscape is evolving rapidly, and so are the skills needed to navigate it. Join us as we explore how the AI Accelerator Programme, an initiative empowering Data Scientists to become Machine Learning experts, is driving the next wave of government innovation. Hear firsthand from the first cohort about their experiences as well as …