NILS-RSU have now announced their Census 2011 data linkage following completion of the Beta-testing process. Those interested in using the new data should visit the NILS-RSU website for more detail, including a new Application Form.

Further documentation is available to download:

• Updated NILS Data Dictionary (ZIP 1MB of Access file 9.8MB)
• Information on NILS metadata (Word 161KB)
• Overview of Census 2011 variables (Word 405KB)
• NILS working paper 3.0: NILS Data Matching Methodology (Word 905KB)
• NILS working paper 4.0: Linking the Northern Ireland Longitudinal Study to the 2011 Census (Word 1.6MB).

Copies of the Northern Ireland 2011 Census forms are available from our Guides and Resources section.