Weβve responded to two ONS consultations, calling for clearer ethnicity standards and modernised Census 2031 topics that reflect life in todayβs Britain.
Inclusion, usability and better engagement must lead the way.
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The future of statistics is changing fast β and we canβt stand still!
Clare Morris lays out a bold vision for the next decade of the profession. A mustβread for anyone working with data.
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π£ 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 π
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You only have until Friday to nominate for RSS Council, and help shape a dataβdriven future! @andygarrett.bsky.social found that Council broadened his insight and influence, leading to roles like Climate Change Task Force Coβchair and even RSS President. Nominate: rss.org.uk/news-publica...!
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Blue monogrammed quote card with a black and white image of Theo Kypraios, RSS Council Member: βI 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 Societyβs workβmuch of which I hadnβt fully appreciated before.β
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.
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How can we help young people navigate misinformation? π
Applications are now open for the 2026/27 William Guy Lectureship on Statistics and Misinformation.
RSS members can apply to give 20βmin talks for schools.
ποΈ Deadline: 27 March 2026.
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Together with the Government Statistical Service, weβve 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...
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Gordana RadojeviΔ 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.
π 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.
π½οΈInterview on RWDS: realworlddatascience.net/foundation-f...
π£ Abstract submissions are open for #RSS2026!
Join us and @rssannualconf.bsky.social in Bournemouth from 7β10 Sept, and share your workβwhether itβs a 20βmin talk, a rapidβfire session or a poster.
Stats, data science, methodology, data storytellingβ¦ itβs 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!
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24 March 2026, 4β6pm
π Introductory DeMO: 2:15pmβ3:15pm
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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...
Weβre 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 Societyβs work over the next four years π
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Deadline for nominations: 13 February 2026
Our AI Task Force has responded to the proposed AI Growth Lab β welcoming its potential but stressing that skills gaps, data readiness and governance must be addressed for real impact
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Weβre looking for people interested in disability data to join us and @jrf-uk.bsky.social at an workshop on 19 Feb in London.
It builds on our work exploring UK povertyβrelated data gaps.
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Read the project's interim findings π rss.org.uk/news-publica...
We're launching a new video series: Real World Data Science Big Questions!
In each video, members of our data science community answer one key question.
Watch the first video and read our analysis here: bit.ly/data-science...
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Weβre looking for RSS members to join our advisory group, led by our VP for Public Understanding, Engagement and Education.
Help us explore big questions, from perceptions of AI to how to improve the teaching of data and stats in schools.
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Apply by 19 February.
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π’ Quarterly Policy Update
In his latest blog, RSS Head of Policy Jonathan Everett reflects on a busy end to 2025 β from the Covid Inquiry to AI, population statistics and education β asking how statistical evidence informs decisions when it matters most.
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Good intentions arenβt enough to understand povertyβgood data matters. Our new interim report with the Centre for Public Data examines gaps in UK poverty data and their impact on policy and research.
Read more: rss.org.uk/news-publica...
π’ Have your say! The ONS is consulting on how ethnicity data should be harmonised across the UK. Your input matters for better, inclusive data.
π Deadline: 4 Feb 2026
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We're looking for enthusiastic CStats and ADSPs to join our Professional Affairs Committee and play a vital role in upholding professional standards across the statistical community!
π Apply by 6 March 2026
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π£ Does the RSS brand represent you? Have your say!
We are currently reviewing how we present ourselves. As part of this, weβd love to hear your perspective.
πhttps://rss.org.uk/news-publication/news-publications/2025/member-callouts/does-our-brand-represent-you-have-your-say/
π’ Last chance to apply to join the Public Statistics Advisory Group (PSAG). PSAG plays an important role in shaping our work and influencing national discussions at this key moment for UK statistics.
β° Apply by noon, Monday 12 Jan
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π Nominations for RSS Council are now open! π
Weβre looking for Fellows who want to help shape the Societyβs future and represent our diverse membership.
π³ Deadline: 27 February 2026
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Get involved and help strengthen our community!
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Setting your New Yearβs resolutions? Why not make joining the RSS one of them?
Fellow membership is open to all and you can be approved instantly online: rss.org.uk/membership/join-now/
π Big congratulations to RSS Fellows John Flatley (MBE) and Dr Chris Pritchard (OBE) for their New Year Honours List awards!
Honours were also awarded to leaders across statistics, maths and data science π rss.org.uk/news-publica...
Warmest congratulations from everyone at the RSS!
Happy New Year! π 2026 is here, and weβre ready to make it count. Our focus?
π Sustainability
π€ Member engagement
π Championing statistics for society
From shaping AI policy to building a vibrant, inclusive community, weβre excited for 2026.
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πMore than 2,600 new members joined the RSS community this year β including 1,000+ fellowsπ
β¨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 Factβs piece on BMAβs 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.
π Read more about Sarah's appearance here: rss.org.uk/news-publica...
