Our Significance magazine writing comp, which casts its net across the world to find new stories, is open for applications until 31st May: bit.ly/4tRoa0W
We asked last year's finalists why you should enter today. Watch what they had to say here:
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Delighted to announce Stephanie Howarth as Programme Chair for #RSS2027, coming to ICC Wales!
Her work in Wales has been outstanding, and we can’t wait to make RSS 2027 a conference worthy of the setting 🐉
More here 👉 https://ow.ly/PicK50YK0xk
We’ve published our response to Ofqual’s consultation on GCSE assessment.
We support providing some – but not all – formulae in GCSE exams, to prioritise problem solving and real-world application while retaining recall of essential core knowledge.
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There is now just one week left to get your talk on the programme for this September's @royalstatsoc.bsky.social conference in Bournemouth. Deadline for submissions 8 April. Don't miss out! rss.org.uk/training-eve...
Two graphs where the two lines of best fit appear to show a strong correlation. The first compares per capita cheese consumption vs number of people who died from being tangled in bed sheets; the second shows people who have drowned in a swimming pool compared with energy produced by US nuclear power plants
It may be April Fools Day, but don’t let suspicious statistics trick you in the run up to next month’s elections! Like in this image, a graph, chart or piece of data isn't always what it seems 🧀 📈
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Coming Soon: 2nd Survey Futures Early Career Researcher (ECR) Impact Award taking place on 12 Nov 2026. This is our opportunity to celebrate the contributions of ECRs in UK survey sector. Call for nominations will come out in May.
#SurveyFutures #UKRI #ESRC
No single dataset captures poverty but, taken together, we can start to close the gaps.
The final write-up from our poverty data gaps workshop series focuses on improving disability data: rss.org.uk/news-publica...
Get involved: royal-statistical-society.github.io/poverty-data...
One week to go!
Join us on 24 March for the RSS Discussion Meeting on 'Regression by composition' at Imperial College London + online. With an Introductory DeMO too.
Register now + download the preprint 🔗 rss.org.uk/Training-Eve...
Did you know the RSS has members in more than 120 countries worldwide?
Join our international community of statisticians, data analysts, data scientists and data users today: rss.org.uk/membership/join/
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There's now less than a month left to make your submission for a talk at @royalstatsoc.bsky.social 2026 International Conference in Bournemouth in September. From methodology to real world impact; why not share your work with over 900 fellow data professionals #RSS2026Conf rss.org.uk/training-eve...
⏰ Final week to enter the Statistical Excellence in Journalism Awards (sponsored by ESRC).
The awards recognise journalism that uses statistics to investigate, analyse and explain the issues shaping public debate.
Deadline: Thursday 12 March
Find out more: rss.org.uk/news-publica...
New blog from our Poverty Data Gaps project with the CPD and @jrf-uk.bsky.social 🌟
It highlights where the system is falling short and practical ideas to fix it🔗 rss.org.uk/news-publica...
Add your own data gap to our Poverty Data Gaps Explorer 🔗 royal-statistical-society.github.io/poverty-data...
Entries are now open for the Florence Nightingale Award for Excellence in Health and Care Analytics 2026.
The award recognises practitioners whose work using data analytics has delivered innovative improvements across the UK health and care system.
Deadline: 30 April
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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: https://rss.org.uk/membership/join-now/corporate/
AI often gets talked about as if it “thinks”. In reality, it is statistical.
Our landmark paper argues that understanding this is essential for using AI safely, effectively and ethically.
Read more: rss.org.uk/news-publica...
Paper: rss.org.uk/RSS/media/Fi...
We’re saddened to share that Richard Cormack has passed away at 90.
A pioneer of mark‑recapture theory, his work shaped ecology, genetics and the social sciences for decades.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues.
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We’ve responded to two ONS consultations, calling for clearer ethnicity standards and modernised Census 2031 topics that reflect life in today’s Britain.
Inclusion, usability and better engagement must lead the way.
Read more 🔗 rss.org.uk/news-publica...
The future of statistics is changing fast — and we can’t stand still!
Clare Morris lays out a bold vision for the next decade of the profession. A must‑read for anyone working with data.
👉 Read the blog rss.org.uk/news-publica...
📣 Reminder: we are recruiting Chartered Statisticians & Advanced Data Science Professionals to join our Professional Affairs Committee (PAC).
Help shape professional standards & accreditation in stats and data science.
Apply by 6 March 2026 👇
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#Statistics #DataScience
You only have until Friday to nominate for RSS Council, and help shape a data‑driven future! @andygarrett.bsky.social found that Council broadened his insight and influence, leading to roles like Climate Change Task Force Co‑chair and even RSS President. Nominate: rss.org.uk/news-publica...!
Blue monogrammed quote card with a black and white image of Theo Kypraios, RSS Council Member: “I have been involved with the Royal Statistical Society since my PhD, serving in a range of roles including chairing the East Midlands Local Group and the Computational Statistics Section. Serving on Council, however, has been a very different experience. It gives you a genuine voice in how the RSS moves forward and stays relevant in an era of AI and data science, while also revealing the remarkable breadth and depth of the Society’s work—much of which I hadn’t fully appreciated before.”
There's still time to nominate for RSS Council before 27 February.
It has been great hearing from trustees about how being a Council member has helped them to maximise their impact in a world where data-based decision making is needed more than ever.
Find out more 🔗 rss.org.uk/news-publica...
How can we help young people navigate misinformation? 📊
Applications are now open for the 2026/27 William Guy Lectureship on Statistics and Misinformation.
RSS members can apply to give 20‑min talks for schools.
🗓️ Deadline: 27 March 2026.
More info below 👇 rss.org.uk/news-publica...
Together with the Government Statistical Service, we’ve published The Future Statistician: a vision for statisticians as trusted, tech-enabled leaders of evidence. Focus areas include AI, skills, career growth, integration, and public trust. rss.org.uk/news-publica...
Gordana Radojević will give the Significance Lecture at the RSS 2026 International Conference in Bournemouth this September.
A leader in statistics and public sector reform, Gordana brings deep experience and insight to the programme.
👉 Read the full announcement: rss.org.uk/news-publica...
When AI supports professional judgment, what should it do with uncertainty?
Prof. Sylvie Delacroix of @kcllaw.bsky.social has a clear call to arms: we need collective action now to ensure AI amplifies human expertise, not undermines it.
📽️Interview on RWDS: realworlddatascience.net/foundation-f...
📣 Abstract submissions are open for #RSS2026!
Join us and @rssannualconf.bsky.social in Bournemouth from 7–10 Sept, and share your work—whether it’s a 20‑min talk, a rapid‑fire session or a poster.
Stats, data science, methodology, data storytelling… it’s all welcome!
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Join us on 24 March for our Discussion Meeting on 'Regression by composition' (Farewell et al.), online or at Imperial College London. Explore innovative statistical modelling and join the debate!
📅 24 March 2026, 4–6pm
🎓 Introductory DeMO: 2:15pm–3:15pm
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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...
We’re recruiting a new Chair of the Discussion Meetings Committee
This is a rare opportunity to lead a highly visible and intellectually vibrant part of the Society’s work over the next four years 🌟
Read more🔗 rss.org.uk/news-publica...
📅 Deadline for nominations: 13 February 2026
