What are UPRNs? In an increasingly data-driven world, seamless data integration is essential for effective, efficient public services and business operations. Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) are unique identifiers of up to 12 digits which are assigned to every addressable location in the UK. These …
NUAR has taken a highly cautious approach to open-sourcing due to the security impacts it could have. We’ve been making good progress on selectively open-sourcing some elements and artefacts from the programme though, and this blog describes that initiative. Security has always been at the heart of the delivery …
Discover how the UK’s geospatial experts are shaping global policy at the UN, tackling challenges from climate action to governance. Melanie Hutchinson, International Geospatial Lead in GDS, shares insights from her secondment in New York, revealing the impact and importance …
How do you successfully deliver a data sharing initiative that delivers real value to users? Dr. Neil Brammall, Technical Advisor, and Issie Ferris, Policy Advisor, explain how collaboration with international partners has helped to formulate 15 principles that underpinned the …
We are thrilled to announce that the Data (Use and Access) Bill (“the Act”) has received Royal Assent, marking a significant milestone for the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR). This legislation is a testament to the importance of NUAR in …
Richard Duffield, NUAR Discovery Project Lead, shares insights on the next phase of his project, exploring expanded access to NUAR data for new user groups and use cases, aiming to unlock significant economic and social value while ensuring robust security …
Mehul Doshi, Head of Land Use Programme, explains the role geospatial AI is playing in helping to address land use challenges. The UK has finite land that is under increasing pressure. To meet our energy, housing, and food security needs, …
Dr David Hodkin, NUAR Policy Lead, explains the Data Use and Access Bill's role in establishing the National Underground Asset Register to enhance underground work safety and efficiency. On 23 October 2024 measures were tabled in Parliament as part of …
Karina Matjuhhina, Fast Stream Analyst, explores the UK's geospatial market, highlighting its economic, employment and investment impact. Geospatial data describes where places, objects and people are in any given location. These data can be static such as the address of …
Isabella McGuinness, Senior Policy Advisor at the Geospatial Commission, shares her experience attending the UN Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) 14th Session in New York.
Richard Duffield, NUAR Discovery Project Lead, gives an update on the discovery project celebrating the extensive cross-sector collaboration that has happened thus far; examining the more detailed testing phase that we are now undertaking; and looks to the future, exploring what happens next with this exciting work.