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

We’ve partnered with the GSS to explore the future of the stats profession How will the role change over the next decade & what skills will make it future-ready? 🗳️ We would love your thoughts, fill in our short form by 28 July: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

This year's Statistical Excellence Awards saw some fantastic winners across our awards in journalism, early-career writing, TQV, official statistics and health and care data analytics Congratulations to our winners and highly commendeds🎉

We have issued a statement with @ima-maths.bsky.social & @londmathsoc.bsky.social on our growing concerns over university assessment integrity - especially with the rise of AI We urge universities to support a full range of assessment methods, including in-person exams

Our Climate Change & Net Zero Task Force co-chair David Stephenson writes for the @geographicalassoc.bsky.social on how teaching climate change through statistics helps students critically interpret climate data 🌎📈

We've published the inaugural editorial for our new journal RSS: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence 📚 We are open for submissions! 🥳 academic.oup.com/rssdat/artic... #DataScience #AI

Thanks to those who came along to today's @royalstatsoc.bsky.social Manchester session about teaching data wrangling with {messy}. There were so many useful questions at the end - my to-do list just got longer! Slides: nrennie.rbind.io/talks/rss-ma... #StatsEd #RStats

🖥️New on the Data Impact blog 🖥️ Annie Flynn from @royalstatsoc.bsky.social introduces the launch of a new open access journal, RSS: Data Science and AI, and the relaunch of the digital platform Real World Data Science. blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/a-steadying-...

📣Our Real World Data Science platform is back The world of data science has been a dizzying place lately, so we paused to take stock. Now we’re back - ready to rejoin the conversation with renewed clarity & purpose Read our editor's blog & call for ideas realworlddatascience.net/the-pulse/ed...

Our Council has recommended Prof Guy Nason as its choice for the next RSS president. If elected, Guy will take office at the start of 2027. Read more about Guy's career and background and how we choose our president ⤵️ rss.org.uk/news-publica...

Our Public Statistics campaign is all about taking a question-based approach to what data the public needs Hear more in this discussion from our last conference about the role of official statistics in serving the public good

We are delighted to organise this @kevinguyan.bsky.social talk in Edinburgh jointly with @rssedinburgh.bsky.social ➡️Rainbow Trap: How Inclusive Statistics Still Box Us In⬅️ 📅7 July 📌 @bayescentre.bsky.social ⏰6pm-7.30pm 🎫Book your place! rss.org.uk/training-eve...

Last week was a major one for UK stats: Devereux Review, UKSA & Cabinet Office responses, and ONS recovery plans In our blog, Paul Allin welcomes transparency on economic stats, calls for stronger user engagement & stresses the need for careful consideration over the national statistician’s role

🗳️ Meet the candidates for the 2026 RSS Council! From AI to climate, finance to global health, this year’s nominees bring serious stats power and fresh ideas. Ready to shape the future of the Society—and the field. 📍Check out who’s standing: rss.org.uk/news-publica...

🚨 New project alert! We're tackling gaps in UK poverty data with the Centre for Public Data, funded by @jrf-uk.bsky.social Exploring how missing data affects communities & how admin data can drive better policy 📊 🔗 Read more: rss.org.uk/news-publica...

We’ve partnered with the GSS to explore the future of the stats profession How will the role change over the next decade & what skills will make it future-ready? 🗳️ We would love your thoughts, fill in our short form by 28 July forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Hot enough for you? ☀️ It’s not just summer – it’s statistics. New explainers from our Climate Change Task Force: 📍 Local warming ≠ global average 📍 How we know humans are behind the heat Read the explainers: rss.org.uk/news-publica... #ClimateChange #Heatwave #ClimateScience

Does your team need more training in machine applications and/or software? Or maybe they need to brush up on their theoretical statistical skills or #Bayesian stats? By becoming a corporate partner you get a discount on any in-house course: rss.org.uk/training-eve...

I'm talking on meta-analysis next Tuesday (5:30pm UK, 9:30am Seattle, etc) with discussion from Peter Diggle and others - should be fun - please do join us.

I’m speaking at a special event hosted by the @royalstatsoc.bsky.social (Edinburgh and Celebrating Diversity SIG) at the Bayes Centre, University of Edinburgh on 7 July. ❎ Rainbow Trap: How Inclusive Statistics Still Box Us In 6.00pm – 7.30pm | All welcome 👋

Last week we were thrilled to announce Amgen as winner of this year’s Award for Statistical Excellence in the Pharmaceutical Industry, with PSI 🏆 Read more about their outstanding work on forecasting and cost-efficient design of restricted enrolment in clinical trials 👉 rss.org.uk/news-publica...

We welcome today's recommendations that the UK gvmt commission 2031 censuses. The census remains a cornerstone of how we understand our society—and it’s great to see UKSA recognising its user's needs on this. Read more in a blog from our CEO 👉 rss.org.uk/news-publica...

🎉 Huge congratulations to RSS fellow Tim Cole, awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to medical stats! 👏 Read more and find out who else from the world of stats and data made the list 👉 rss.org.uk/news-publica...

We've responded to the FCA’s AI live testing proposal Led by our AI Task Force, we highlight 5 blockers incl. data quality, deployment complexity & lack of standards We support the approach but urge caution on perceived approval Read more ⤵️ rss.org.uk/policy-campa...