Essex Data Clinic

Unlock the power of your data

The Essex Data Clinic, based in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Essex, is here to help. Founded and directed by Dr. Sergio Lo Iacono, the Clinic connects charities, public agencies, and community organisations with talented students and expert researchers who can help tackle real-world challenges using data.

Whether you’re looking to track social change, evaluate policy impacts, or visualise key trends, the Clinic matches your needs with the right level of support: from undergraduate interns to PhD students and academic consultants. Projects might involve analysing community feedback, designing surveys, creating infographics, or exploring insights from social media and open data.

The Clinic helps you get the most out of your data, while supporting student learning and advancing knowledge.

Upcoming collaborations

Our annual call for collaborations is currently closed. Please check this page again in April 2026 for the next opportunity to participate. If you have any queries, please email us at dataclinic@essex.ac.uk.