The Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at King’s College London and the Women’s Budget Group are running one-day workshops across the four UK nations to demonstrate how the latest census data can be accessed and analysed from a gender and intersectional perspective. The sessions will provide a better understanding of what data is out there, how you can make use of it for your work and interests, as well as the chance to hear from inspiring people working toward greater equality in the UK.
The census offers a once-in-a-decade opportunity to gain a uniquely comprehensive picture of who we are and how we live as a nation. The data it generates can also reveal important differences within the country – that’s why it’s vital that civil society and advocates for equality can use it to analyse and draw attention to underexplored inequalities.
The workshops are aimed at anyone who feels this information might help them in their work, such as women’s organisations, local authorities, academics, or grassroots campaigners. No previous data skills are required. We will have hands-on sessions so that you can work with people who may be more comfortable with the IT and analysis skills. What is important is your knowledge and experience – we will take care of the rest.
Together, we will combine gendered research with lived experience to bring the raw data to life. And we want as wide a pool of attendees as possible, so grants are also available to cover the cost of travel to and from the workshop – just indicate if you require this upon registration.
We hope you can join us!