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Data at Glasgow

Professionalising our approach to data and managing data as a key institutional asset to support our University objectives through:

  • Establishing transparent data ownership
  • Engaging to improve understanding and trust
  • Standardised practices for accessing data
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Data Definitions

Use this section as a reference to improve your knowledge of University of Glasgow business terms and core reports available. 

  • Business Glossary

  • Reporting and Analytics Catalogue

Data Quality

A Data Quality Issues Log is being piloted within Planning, Insight & Analytics.  Data quality issues are reported via a Teams form and linked to projects that are affected by the unresolved issue.  Issues are then assessed based on the risk and impact to the university and used to prioritise the resolution of issues. 

  • Report a Data Issue

Data Sources

Sources of University of Glasgow data, mainly but not exclusively, regarding students. 

  • UofG HESA Student Data

  • UofG League Table Performance Summary

  • UofG Self-Service Data

  • UofG Standard Student Population Headcount Trend Data

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