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...

Are you new to teaching statistics this year? We've got you. Have a look at some of our comprehensive resources from students aged 11-16 - we've got teacher guides, videos, & student materials: rss.org.uk/resources/ed... With thanks to @mathsweek.scot and @royalstatsoc.bsky.social #StatsInTheWild

If you missed us in Edinburgh, don't worry, you can catch up on our public lecture "Code, Calculate, Change" on Youtube 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tdd... This engaging panel explores the statistical basis of AI, from the first algorithms to the real-world implications of probabilistic reasoning

🎥 The full series of William Guy Lectures for Schools (2025–26) is now live on our website and YouTube channel. These engaging talks explore the role of statistics in AI, tailored to different age groups, covering nursery rhymes all the way to economic forecasting. 🔗 Watch now: lnkd.in/eK5Eu6sv

Our Series C journal is calling for submissions to a special issue on Directional Statistics 📢 If you're working on innovative models, inference techniques, or applications involving directional data, we’d love to hear from you! Read more: rss.org.uk/news-publica...

Join us online for a discussion on “Statistical exploration of the Manifold Hypothesis” and an opportunity to explore the intersection of geometry, statistics and machine learning. 📅 Wed 08 Oct | 🕓 4–6pm UK 🔗 Register + download the paper: rss.org.uk/training-eve...

960+ people. 4 days. 1 unforgettable conference. Thanks to everyone who made #RSS2025 such a standout event! Our president John Aston shares some reflections, including a timely reminder that transparency is key to trust in official stats 👉 rss.org.uk/news-publica...

What a great start to RSS Conference 2025! Our first full day is packed with with keynotes, sessions and networking opportunities. We're especially looking forward to the ever-popular Young Statistician's Section Quiz tonight at the Frankenstein Bier Keller from 7:30PM

Our 2025 Council Elections are now open! Fellows can vote until 12 Oct to help shape the future of the Society. 🔗 Check your email for your voting link 📄 Meet the candidates: rss.org.uk/news-publica...

Welcome to all our delegates for day one of RSS International Conference 2025! We really enjoyed Christl Donnelly's opening keynote on policy engagement and will shortly be heading off to the famous Playfair Library for our Welcome Reception!

The latest Household Costs Indices (HCIs) published today by the ONS show that once again low-income households are suffering more from inflation than the Consumer Price Index (CPI) suggests. 🔗Read our full press release on the issue here: ow.ly/sGYS50WNBFq

Calling all students! Did you know we offer a free e-membership to those studying at A Level and above? Whether you’re already studying – or starting your A Levels or a degree next month - you can join online now: rss.org.uk/membership/j...

Guy Nason has been confirmed as our President-elect 📢🎉 He’ll take over after Sir John Aston’s term ends in 2026. Guy is Imperial College Chair, a policy advisor and a long-time RSS fellow and leader, so we're excited to see where he leads us next! 🔗 rss.org.uk/news-publica...

Join us for our first ever public lecture at #RSS2025! 📍 Edinburgh | 🗓️ 1 Sept | 🕠 17:30 🎤 Code, Calculate, Change: How Statistics Fuels AI’s Real-World Impact From hiring to justice, AI is everywhere. But how does it work—and how can we trust it? 🔗http://bit.ly/4fMYT2j

📢 David Caplan will soon take up the role of our HO for Public Statistics. We spoke to him about why public stats matter more than ever. 🗣️ “A strong, well-resourced public statistics system is essential for democracy and effective public services.” 🔗 Read the interview: bit.ly/4mC9krE

🚨 Fellowship applications now open at the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences! We have supported the growth of AcadMathSci throughout its initial stages, and this is a landmark moment for them as they appoint the first cohort that will shape the future of maths in the UK. bit.ly/45suvFv

Following the dismissal of Erika McEntarfer as US Commissioner of Labor Statistics, we've released a statement of concern. At a time of global economic uncertainty, we stress the importance of the independence of statistical institutions and the protection of the integrity of official statistics.

📣 Announcing new RSS officers for 2026! 🔹 Chris Brignell, VP for Public Understanding & Engagement 🔹 Brendan Murphy, HO for Journals 🔹 David Caplan, HO for Public Statistics We look forward to working together towards a world with data at the heart of decision making 📈 rss.org.uk/news-publica...

Calling all recent graduates! Did you know that if you have graduated in the past two years, you can join the RSS as a fellow for as little as £80? Join today ⤵️ rss.org.uk/membership/j...

It's not too late to apply for our next cohort of Future Leaders! Funded by @acadsocsciences.bsky.social this year’s programme will once again support early-career data professionals from diverse backgrounds to grow as leaders & shape the future of statistics rss.org.uk/news-publica...

The final workshop in the Higher Education Teaching and Learning Workshop Series begins TOMORROW at @liverpooluni.bsky.social‬. This is a free, in-person workshop covering different aspects of teaching and learning within maths. @royalstatsoc.bsky.social‬ More details 👇 ima.org.uk/26488/higher...

Understanding your members is vital - but many organisations struggle to know what data to collect or what to ask Our new report, funded by @acadsocsciences.bsky.social sciences.bsky.social & ESRC, shares best practice to help membership bodies build a clearer, data-driven picture

📣Read the first update from our new research project tackling gaps in UK poverty data ⤵️ rss.org.uk/news-publica...

📣There's still time to share your thoughts on this, fill in the form by next Monday (28 July)! ⤵️

We’re excited to welcome Christl Donnelly as the opening speaker at this year’s RSS Conference in Edinburgh. A leading voice in epidemiology and stats, her lecture kicks off a packed programme 📅 Don’t forget: 10% off registration until 22 July 🔗 Register: rss.org.uk/training-eve... #RSS2025Conf

From championing user needs at the heart of official statistics, tackling data gaps on poverty, and future-proofing the profession, to boosting public understanding of AI, our policy team has been hard at work advancing our campaign priorities 📰 Read more in our July Quarterly Policy Update