University of Leeds- Consumer Data Research Centre

Unlocking the potential of consumer data to benefit businesses, communities, and government through data science.

About Us

Year Founded:

2014

Geography:

Europe

Address:

University of Leeds Leeds LS2 9JT, United Kingdom

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Mission

The Consumer Data Research Centre at the University of Leeds conducts research using consumer data to benefit businesses, communities, and government, applying data science and AI to understand consumer behavior and societal patterns.

Impact

AI areas they serve

Areas of Focus

Consumer data analytics

Data science

Urban analytics

Health data research

Retail analytics

Mobility data

AI applications for public benefit

Data-driven policy

Upcoming Goals

Continue expanding consumer data research capabilities

Advance AI and data science applications for public benefit

Develop new partnerships with industry and government

Train the next generation of data scientists

Milestones

2014: Established as part of a national network funded by the ESRC. Based within LIDA at the University of Leeds

Provides secure access to consumer datasets for academic research

Conducts research on retail, mobility, health, and urban analytics using consumer data

Published influential research on data-driven policy

Created training programs in data science and analytics