Health Sciences
Health Data Standards
Description: A comprehensive resource of datasets related to public health, healthcare services, and patient data from various sources. The data is provided by the U.S. government and includes statistics on health conditions, health behaviours, and healthcare access.
Access: Free
CDC Data & Statistics
Description: The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides various datasets on health topics, including disease prevalence, health behaviours, and health outcomes. This resource is invaluable for researchers and educators in public health.
Access: Free
WHO Global Health Observatory
Description: The World Health Organization’s Global Health Observatory offers datasets on global health indicators, including mortality rates, disease outbreaks, and healthcare access. It provides insights into health trends worldwide.
Access: Free
The Human Connectome Project
Description: This project provides a large dataset of human brain connectivity and structure, which is useful for neuroscience and psychology research. It aims to understand the brain’s network and its relationship to behaviour and cognition.
Access: Free (registration required)
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
Description: NHANES provides a wealth of data on the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States. It includes information on various health indicators, dietary habits, and chronic conditions.
Access: Free
UK Biobank
Description: UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database containing genetic, lifestyle, and health information from half a million UK participants. It is used for research into the causes of diseases and health in later life.
Access: Paid (registration and application required for research access).
PubMed Central (PMC)
Description: PMC is a free archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature. It provides access to a vast amount of research articles, which can be valuable for health education and scientific research.
Access: Free
Health Indicators Warehouse
Description: This resource provides access to a wide range of health indicators across the United States. It includes data on various health topics, such as chronic diseases, preventive health services, and health outcomes.
Access: Free
Kaggle Datasets
Description: Kaggle hosts a wide variety of datasets, including those related to health and medicine. Users can find datasets for specific projects, such as predicting disease outcomes or analysing health trends.
Access: Free (registration required)
OpenFDA
Description: OpenFDA provides access to public datasets related to drugs, devices, and food. It is an initiative by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to promote transparency and access to health data.
Access: Free
Mathematics and Engineering
UCI Machine Learning Repository
Description: A collection of datasets for machine learning and data mining, covering various topics including engineering, physics, and mathematics. It is widely used for developing and testing algorithms in these fields.
Access: Free
NASA Earth Data
Description: NASA provides a wealth of datasets related to Earth sciences, including satellite imagery, climate data, and atmospheric studies. These datasets are valuable for engineering applications in environmental science and climate studies.
Access: Free (registration required)
Kaggle Datasets
Description: Kaggle hosts a variety of datasets suitable for data science and engineering projects. Users can find datasets for predictive modelling, statistics, and mathematical applications across various domains.
Access: Free (registration required)
MATLAB Central File Exchange
Description: This platform offers numerous files and datasets submitted by MATLAB users. It includes a wide range of engineering applications, simulations, and mathematical models useful for students and professionals alike.
Access: Free
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Datasets
Description: NREL provides datasets related to renewable energy, including solar, wind, and biomass resources. This information is crucial for engineers working on energy systems and sustainability projects.
Access: Free
World Bank Open Data
Description: The World Bank offers a vast collection of datasets on global development, economics, and infrastructure. This data is useful for engineers and mathematicians working on projects that impact society and the economy.
Access: Free
OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Description: OpenStreetMap is a collaborative mapping project that provides geographic data for the world. Engineers and mathematicians can use this data for urban planning, transportation studies, and spatial analysis.
Access: Free
CMU Graphics Lab Shape Benchmark
Description: This dataset contains a collection of 3D shapes and models for research in computer graphics, computer vision, and geometric modelling. It is widely used in engineering applications involving 3D modelling and analysis.
Access: Free
Open Data Portal by the European Union
Description: This portal provides access to a wide range of datasets from the EU, covering various domains, including economics, transport, and engineering. It is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in these fields.
Access: Free
Engineering Toolbox
Description: Engineering Toolbox offers a variety of tools and datasets relevant to mechanical, civil, and chemical engineering. It includes data on materials, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and more.
Access: Free