The ESDS Data Catalogue contains over 5,000 datasets with more than 35 tailor-made or sampler survey datasets for teaching purposes.

These datasets are typically subsets of the larger UK government surveys, making them easier for students to handle. Both the study methods and data can be downloaded, free of charge.

There are also over 15 teaching datasets in the ESDS Nesstar Catalogue where data can be browsed and visualised online without the need for local statistical analysis software.

Data created from research are valuable resources that can be used and re-used for future scientific and educational purposes. Sharing data facilitates research often beyond the scope of the original research, encourages scientific inquiry, avoids duplicate data collection and provides resources for education and training.

ESDS has years of expertise in implementing and training in best practices in data management and methods of data sharing, including: consent, confidentiality and ethics; copyright, data documentation and metadata; data formats and software and data storage; back-up and security.

• teaching datasets
• guides on datasets and using data
• thematic pages, e.g. on health and crime
• training events and workshops
• information on data sharing and data management
• guidance on confidentiality, consent and ethics
• case studies of re-use

• research design
• survey design and analysis
• software for analysing data
• secondary analysis of qualitative data
• managing research data
• consent and ethics