🎉More than 2,600 new members joined the RSS community this year – including 1,000+ fellows🎉 ✨Join them before 31 December, pay the 2025 rate and get membership right through to the end of 2026. Fellow membership is open to all and you can be approved instantly online: rss.org.uk/membership/j...

Great to see the RSS featured in Full Fact’s piece on BMA’s claim of a 21% real-terms pay cut for resident doctors. Our Chief Exec explains why the choice of inflation index matters, and RSS fellow Jill Leyland contributed to the analysis. Read more: fullfact.org/health/bma-r...

Yesterday, our CEO Sarah Cumbers spoke at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. Her key message: contingency plan to protect core economic statistics, improve data sharing, invest in skills, and ensure statistics reflect lived experience. 🔗 Read more about Sarah's appearance here: rss.org.uk/news-publica...

We've published the report from our latest roundtable on disability and poverty data gaps, sponsored by @jrf-uk.bsky.social Thanks to support from @mencap.org.uk, we were able to discuss and highlight key areas where the UK's data isn't delivering for people with disabilities.

🎁 Give yourself an early Christmas present! Join the RSS now to pay the 2025 rate and get membership right through to the end of 2026. Fellow membership is open to all and you can be approved instantly online: lnkd.in/dRsKzp2

📢 Call for Papers! JRSS Series A is inviting submissions for a special issue on The Future of Survey Data Collection, featuring work from the Survey Futures project. Submit now to be featured in our prestigious journal all about statistics in society 🔗Read more rss.org.uk/news-publica...

🆕Bayesian evidence synthesis for modelling SARS-CoV-2 transmission 🧪Apsemidis and Demiris adopt the Bayesian paradigm and synthesize publicly available data via a discrete-time stochastic epidemic modelling framework doi.org/10.1093/jrss...

Call for papers: JRSS Series C special issue on Directional Statistics We want to publish your innovative methods & applications for data on circular/spherical spaces. Deadline: 28 Feb 2026 🔗 Find out more: rss.org.uk/news-publica...

This month’s recommended EDI networking community resource is @royalstatsoc.bsky.social Celebrating Diversity SIG which aims to celebrate the work of historically underserved groups in statistics & enhance representation. Find out more ➡️ acss.org.uk/esrc-project...

Did you know the RSS has members in 136 countries worldwide (and counting!)? Join our international community of statisticians, data analysts, data scientists and data users today: rss.org.uk/membership/j...

With the AfDSP, we have launched a University Accreditation Scheme so that graduates of accredited programmes can begin their journey to career recognition straight away. This is an exciting step in setting rigorous standards for data science degrees. Learn more: bit.ly/3Kq5Rz0

Ron Wasserstein, Executive Director of @amstatnews.bsky.social, will give the President’s Invited Lecture at RSS International Conference 2026. Expect inspiring insights on moving beyond p < 0.05! 📅 7–10 Sept 2026 🔗 Details rss.org.uk/news-publica...

Today’s HCIs are out for July to Sept, and the picture is clear: most households are facing higher inflation than the 3.8% headline CPI rate. The graphic below shows why HCIs matter. They help us understand how different households are experiencing rising costs, beyond the headline CPI figure.

💡 Thanks to @timandraharkness.bsky.social, Chair of @significancemag.bsky.social editorial board, for discussing this issue’s “Bad Stats” column on Times Radio! 📣 Hear her on Rod Liddle’s show (starts at 40min): www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2... 📖 Read & subscribe: significancemagazine.com

We are delighted to announce that the @royalstatsoc.bsky.social international conference in 2027 will take place at ICC Wales in Newport. Put the dates Monday 6 - Thursday 9 September 2027 in your diary! #RSS2027Conf rss.org.uk/news-publica...

One week to go! Join our roundtable with @mencap.org.uk on disability & poverty data gaps, funded by @jrf-uk.bsky.social, next Monday (1 Dec, 10:00–12:00). Apply to attend or share input via our open call: rss.org.uk/news-publica...

📣 We're piloting Knowbot, an AI-powered assistant designed to make it easier for members to find key information on our website. But before we launch, we would like you to test it! 🔗 Find out more here: rss.org.uk/news-publica...

Looking to build confidence in a particular statistical or technical skill? Our training programmes are designed to meet the needs of a wide range of professionals and non-specialists alike. RSS members receive exclusive discounts on all our training. Find out more 👉 rss.org.uk/training-eve...

Thrilled that Prof. Bhramar Mukherjee will give a keynote at the 2026 RSS International Conference in Bournemouth! A leading voice in biostats and data science, Bhramar’s work on genetic/environmental data integration and COVID-19 has shaped the field. More details 👉 rss.org.uk/news-publica...

The @royalstatsoc.bsky.social annual international conference is now on bluesky and looking forward to our conference in Bournemouth next September: rss.org.uk/training-eve... #RSS2026conf

Our delegates love our training! “The best explanation of stats that I have ever received.” “Gave me the confidence I needed to interpret formulas.” “This was a fantastic and engaging course.” Our next Basic Statistics course runs online, 1-5 December 2025. Book at rss.org.uk/training

ONS plans to reduce stats portfolio to focus on core economic data We understand the need but urge: 🤝user consultation ↗️clear signposting 📜transparent ‘waiting list’ of priorities Reductions must be temporary to protect UK’s evidence base 🔗Our vision for UK stats rss.org.uk/news-publica...

For nearly 200 years, the Royal Statistical Society has been a globally recognised authority shaping the field of data and statistics. Our training helps you build knowledge, strengthen skills and apply data with confidence. Learn from the leaders in data. Find your course at rss.org.uk/training

🗳️ The results are in! Meet the 7 newly elected trustees joining our Council in Jan 2026: rss.org.uk/news-publica... Big congrats to all! 🎉 And thank you to everyone who voted or stood—your voice shapes our future.

📊 Official statistics must serve everyone, not just government. The RSS calls for a new partnership between producers & users, built on transparency, engagement & co-design. Read our new position paper calling for a better system: bit.ly/3LNwKwU #Statistics #PublicData

We’re hosting a roundtable, sponsored by @jrf-uk.bsky.social, on disability & poverty data gaps with @mencap.org.uk on 1 Dec, 10–12. 🔗 Got insights or want to join? Find out more rss.org.uk/news-publica... Help us improve the evidence base for better policy.

🎓💵📉UK universities face a funding crisis. Join our 3-day virtual study group to explore solutions using data science + modelling. Open to all disciplines. Co-hosted by RSS, V-KEMS & Newton Gateway. Sign up: gateway.newton.ac.uk/event/tgm158/ #HigherEd #Funding #DataScience #RSS

Data wrangling is undervalued, and the consequences can be huge. Rosemary Tate & Roger Halliday call for a culture shift in data science, including “data amnesty” & editorial reform. Read more on our Real World Data Science site: realworlddatascience.net/foundation-f... #DataQuality #RWDS

📢 The RSS has been busy shaping the future of UK statistics, from leadership reform and poverty data to AI and legal evidence. Dive into our quarterly policy update to see how we’re driving change across policy and public understanding. 👉 rss.org.uk/news-publica...

Did you know that you could leave a gift in your Will to the Royal Statistical Society? Read past President Denise Lievesley’s post about why this is such a valuable thing to do: rss.org.uk/news-publica...

Our members can read the double November issue of Significance magazine completely free through our membership portal! 📖 And if you love their brand of stats centric journalism as much as we do, follow the new Significance Bluesky account to stay up to date!

Join Series A tomorrow for what promises to be a lively discussion meeting on Carl Morris' Finite Selection Model and its applications throughout experimental design

🎙️ Excited to announce our first keynote for RSS 2026: Leonhard Held! Join us in Bournemouth, 7–10 Sept, for the RSS International Conference, to hear Prof. Held's world-leading insights into biostatistics. Read more 🔗 rss.org.uk/news-publica... More speakers coming soon!

Last day of #MembersWeek! 🎉 Come along to Inside RSS Publications — a behind-the-scenes look at how our journals come together, the people who make it happen, and how you can get your writing seen. 📚✒️ 🕒 12:30-1 PM 🔗 rss.org.uk/training-eve...

As Members Week continues, we're reflecting on our commitment to an inclusive statistical community: bit.ly/4qey6AI Ever wondered whether membership is for you? Here are some of our lovely members talking about the warm welcome they found at the RSS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb3v...

Members’ Week today is all about RSS Training! 🌟 Make the most of your discount on courses in R, Python, Bayesian stats, ggplot & more. Book this week for extra savings! 💬 Got questions? Join Maryjoy at 12:00: Inside RSS Training🔗 rss.org.uk/training-eve... More on MW🔗 rss.org.uk/news-publica...

Day 2 of #RSSMembersWeek is here! Today: 🕛 Professional Recognition (12–1pm) 🕔 New Fellows Event (5–6:30pm) Tomorrow: 🕧 Inside RSS Training (12–12:30pm) Celebrate members, explore your benefits, and get involved! 💙 Find out more and join 🔗 rss.org.uk/news-publica...

🎉 Happy 2025 RSS Members’ Week! 🎉 At midday today, you can join expert trainer Charlie for a sneak peek into one of our most popular technical courses and discover how ggplot2 can transform your data visualisation. More details and extra training discount 🔗 rss.org.uk/news-publica...

What could RSS corporate membership offer your organisation? Networking, professional accreditation and discounts on in-house training are just some of the benefits we offer. For more information and how to join: rss.org.uk/membership/j...

Last chance to vote in the RSS Council Elections! Voting closes Sunday 12 Oct at midnight. Check your inbox (or spam) for your Civica voting link and make your voice count. Let’s shape the future of the RSS together. Meet the candidates: rss.org.uk/news-publica...

Statisticians worked with fragmented data to estimate the scale of the NHS’s biggest scandal: the Infected Blood Inquiry. In a masterclass of balancing data with quality results, their models clarified the impact. 🔗 Read more and find out what policymakers can learn: rss.org.uk/news-publica...

📢 Join the us for our next discussion meeting, featuring insights from randomized studies across health and social sciences, showing FSM’s impressive performance compared to complete randomization and rerandomization. 📍 London and online 🔗 Register lnkd.in/ehAECbcP

🎉 Members Week is coming! 🗓️ From 13–17 Oct, we celebrate our amazing members, with events designed to show you how to make the most of our membership offering 🌟 Read the full programme 🔗 rss.org.uk/news-publica...

We’ve joined @senseaboutsci.bsky.social @resmedia.bsky.social & @niesrorg.bsky.social in writing to PACAC to defend the independence of UK stats 📊 Free from political pressure = trustworthy data = better decisions for all. rss.org.uk/news-publica...

Are you a statistician, a data user, or someone with an interest in statistics? Why not join our active community of more than 12,000 members? Fellow membership is open to all, and you can join online today: rss.org.uk/membership/j...

If you haven't already, there's still time for members to vote in our Council elections and have your say in our future! 🗣️ Meet this year's candidates 👉 rss.org.uk/news-publica... ✉️ Check your email for your personalised voting link. Voting closes midnight on Sunday 12 October.

The Royal Statistical Society isn’t just for statisticians – we also support data analysts and data scientists. Join today and get involved: rss.org.uk/membership/j...

🚨 We’re hiring! Join the RSS as our new Policy Manager and help shape how data, stats & AI are used in government and society. 📍 London, hybrid | 🗓️ Apply by 20 Oct 🔗 rss.org.uk/jobs-careers...

This summer, we came together with ONS & OSR to explore innovative solutions to falling survey response rates. Collaboration is key to solving system-wide challenges, and this roundtable was just the start. Read more 👉 rss.org.uk/news-publica...

🌟 The ninth round of the Mardia Prize is now open for applications! If you’re passionate about connecting statistics with other sciences, this is your chance to run an interdisciplinary workshop series. Deadline: 30 Nov 2025 More info & application form: rss.org.uk/news-publica...