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The transforming power of data in our cities

People, governments, economy, infrastructure, environment ... all these elements come together in our cities and they have to make the most of the constant flow of data on their streets to be more efficient.

The transversality of open climate data

Humans have been interested in weather prediction for several millennia. This interest goes back at least until the Babylonian civilization, when meteorological predictions were already made based on astrology and the clouds patterns.

The UK data strategy and its reform

Just over a year ago - and after an extensive process of analysis, research and public consultation - the UK government announced its new

The UN provides a set of guidelines to boost open statistical data

Statistical data is considered high-value data, due to its broad benefits to society, the environment, and the economy.

The unique relevance of interoperability in the Data Regulation(Data Act)

One of the main objectives of Regulation (EU) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2023 on harmonised rules for fair access to and use of data (Data Regulation) is to promote the development of interoperability criteria for data

The universities increase their open data offer

Data is one of the main forces that move our economic and social environment. The data allow us to make better decisions at the right time and place, make predictions about how a market will change or know the impact of the last measures .

The universities increase their open data offer (II)

Analytical skills, data management, or knowledge of business intelligence tools ... These are just some of the terms that we surely find repeated if we perform a quick search in the most popular job portals.

The University of Salamanca hosts the first Justice and Data event

Data has become one of the pillars of society's digital transformation process, which also challenges sectors such as justice and law enforcement.

The use of open data for education to foster critical thinking

Every day we receive a large amount of scientific-technological information from multiple sources: comments on social networks, news in the media, whatsapp messages...

The use of open data in education: legal risks to be taken into account

The connection of open data and education can be assessed from a legal point of view, at least from a double perspective. Firstly, the focus should be on the possibilities of re-using data generated in administrative management activities linked to the provision of the service.