By Prof Anthony Charles, Co-Investigator for the BREACH Project Some of the most vulnerable children in society can find themselves drawn into the youth justice system, often carrying with them experiences of poverty, trauma, disrupted education, poor mental health, or involvement with social services. Yet remarkably little is known about what happens when those children…
As we reach the final part of our summer intern blog series, we’re introducing the last five members of this year’s cohort. Reflecting on their experiences so far, they tell us about their projects, the knowledge and skills they’re developing, and how the internship will benefit their future careers. Rodgers Iradukunda Where and what were…
Welcome to the third part of our intern blog series! In this blog, we will be meeting four more interns who share insights about their work, their motivations for joining the programme, and their future aspirations. Jacob Hart Where and what were you studying before you started your internship? I am studying a BSc in…
Welcome to the second instalment of our four-part blog series spotlighting our 2026 summer interns. In this blog, we’re introducing the next four interns, highlighting the innovative projects they’re working on and what they hope to achieve during their internship. Daria Godorozha Where and what were you studying before you started your internship? Before I…
Our Summer Internship Programme is back for another year, and we are delighted to welcome this year’s cohort of 17 interns to our multidisciplinary teams across Population Data Science at Swansea University. Each year, our Summer Internship Programme brings together students from a range of disciplines, including data science, research, and software development, providing them…
The Population Data Science Summer Internship Programme has once again provided its interns with a unique opportunity to see how data and research help shape policymaking in Wales, through a successful visit to both the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) and Welsh Government. Organised in collaboration with ADR Wales, the visit gave this year’s intern cohort an…
ADR Wales News. Published 29/06/2026 Improving homes, improving health Housing plays an important role in health and wellbeing. Factors such as insulation, heating efficiency and energy performance can influence the quality of the home environment and, in turn, affect health outcomes. Understanding these relationships is vital to improving public health in Wales, but to do…
On Wednesday 16th July, Dr April Rees and Dr Laura Cowley hosted a Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) event in the Data Science Building at Swansea University to discuss their new study exploring the relationship between period products and Inflammation. Seven members of the public attended the interactive workshop, sharing their experiences of using different…
UK MS Register News. Published 26th June 2026 This year, the UK MS Register is celebrating its 15th anniversary! Launched in May 2011, the study has gone from strength to strength. Here are 15 of our key achievements over the last 15 years: 1. Published Papers Over 15 years, we have collected a huge amount…
In summer 2025, we were delighted to host 20 interns across Population Data Science as part of our annual Summer Internship Programme. We reached out to them recently and asked them to share their experiences. In this blog series, our interns talk about the lessons and skills they’ve picked up, their ambitions for the future, and the advice they’d give to future interns. Sneha Shaji Project: Trends in…
