For more than a decade, Open Data Manchester (ODM) has been raising awareness of the opportunities and challenges of using data, and supporting individuals and organisations to build their understanding and skills. 

Our Annual General Meeting usually happens in December each year (postponed to January 2021 due to COVID) and below is our latest official documentation.

ODM Chair’s Report 2022-2023

ODM Chair’s Report 2021-2022

ODM Chair’s Report 2020-2021

ODM Impact Report 2020-2021

To ensure we are fulfilling our own goals around transparency and accountability, we are hoping to make sure the community is involved in the future, so do sign up to our newsletter to make sure you get an invite.

Case Studies

At Open Data Manchester, we’re committed to making a real difference through our projects. The following case studies showcase some of our recent work and its impact on communities and organisations. Each overview provides a snapshot of the project, with the option to  download the full case study for more details.

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Research IT Strategy Data Gathering - Aligning Services with Academic Needs

Open Data Manchester conducted a comprehensive assessment of the University of Manchester’s Research IT services, engaging over 60 researchers across 9 schools. Through workshops and interviews, the project identified key research needs, usage barriers, and future requirements. The findings informed the development of Research IT’s first-ever strategy, enhancing service alignment with diverse researcher needs and highlighting opportunities for improvement.

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Right to the Streets - Developing a Community-Led Urban Assessment Tool

Open Data Manchester collaborated with GM Moving and Trafford Council on this Home Office-funded project which aimed to address gender-based violence in public spaces. Through workshops and mapping exercises with local residents, Open Data Manchester developed a Place Review tool that empowers residents to asses and improve their neighbourhoods, fostering community engagement and creating a replicable model for urban safety programmes.

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Ethical Dilemma Cafe - Exploring Data Ethics Through Interactive Scenarios

In collaboration with BBC R&D, Mozilla, and the V&A Museum, Open Data Manchester created an interactive experience exploring data ethics. Through pop-up exhibitions and engaging scenarios, the Ethical Dilemma Cafe challenges participants to reconsider their relationship with personal data and digital services. This ongoing project has increased public awareness of data ethics issues and contributed to the discourse on digital rights and literacy.

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