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Community Connect - creating data community cohesion

Read about Community Connect, the first in person cross-government data community meet-up. The event, which followed on from the success of DataConnect, celebrated the power of communities to work together, and contribute to the data sharing priorities for government. Take a look at the key from individual data community meetings, and sign-up to upcoming community events.

Read about Community Connect, the first in person cross-government data community meet-up. The event, which followed on from the success of DataConnect, celebrated the power of communities to work together, and contribute to the data sharing priorities for government. Take a look at the key from individual data community meetings, and sign-up to upcoming community events.

Developing frameworks and tools to support responsible data and AI use across the public sector

The UK government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan highlights the need for safe and responsible AI adoption to drive innovation and improve public services.

The GDS Data Ethics team share their work and progress to date about the Data Ethics Framework - why it is important, how it is used and how teams can get involved.

Behind Government Digital and Data: meet the people driving a modern digital government

Meet the people driving a modern digital government

In this blog we shine a spotlight on some of the remarkable individuals who are harnessing technology and data to make government work better for everyone.

Artificial Intelligence: must-have skills for the future

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Discover how to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence with the latest online courses by CDDO.

Government Digital and Data in review: Top reads of 2024

As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to look back on the stories that have resonated most with our Government Digital and Data community.

As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to look back on the stories that have resonated most with our Government Digital and Data community. From groundbreaking AI advancements to best practices in digital transformation, these articles have sparked discussions, inspired innovation, and provided valuable insights across the public sector.

Making leadership more visible: Senior Civil Service roles are now on the Digital and Data Capability Framework

For the first time, we are expanding the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework to include Senior Civil Service (SCS) roles. This expansion increases visibility of executive leadership and establishes clearer career pathways to a senior role in government.

Last month we updated the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework to include Senior Civil Service (SCS) roles.

Connected thinking across data communities

DataConnect is an online event aimed at anyone with an interest in public sector data.

Last month's DataConnect, government's largest virtual data conference, brought together, the public sector data community, including: data leaders, academics, innovative thinkers, data scientists, data engineers, and AI specialists.

The Civil Service Data Challenge: An exhilarating grand finale

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Now in its third year, the Civil Service Data Challenge is a competition that is open to all civil servants, in any department, or at any grade. Competitors are invited to submit data-led project ideas or join a team, to offer a solution to a technical issue or societal challenge. Meet the winners in the latest CDDO blog.

How we’re continuously improving the Digital and Data Capability Framework

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One year ago, the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework returned to public beta with a new design, structure and functionality to better meet the needs of its users. Since then, we have taken a continuous improvement at pace approach to ensure the framework gives users a clear and accurate understanding of digital and data roles and skills in government. Read more in the latest CDDO blog.