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Welcome to the Royal Statistical Society Bluesky and a hello to our new followers 👋
For the latest stats and data insights here is our starter pack of RSS fellows and groups ⤵️
For the latest stats and data insights here is our starter pack of RSS fellows and groups ⤵️
Happy New Year! 🎉 2026 is here, and we’re ready to make it count. Our focus?
🌍 Sustainability
🤝 Member engagement
📊 Championing statistics for society
From shaping AI policy to building a vibrant, inclusive community, we’re excited for 2026.
Read more: rss.org.uk/news-publica...
🌍 Sustainability
🤝 Member engagement
📊 Championing statistics for society
From shaping AI policy to building a vibrant, inclusive community, we’re excited for 2026.
Read more: rss.org.uk/news-publica...
Looking Ahead: Our Priorities for 2026
rss.org.uk
January 2, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Happy New Year! 🎉 2026 is here, and we’re ready to make it count. Our focus?
🌍 Sustainability
🤝 Member engagement
📊 Championing statistics for society
From shaping AI policy to building a vibrant, inclusive community, we’re excited for 2026.
Read more: rss.org.uk/news-publica...
🌍 Sustainability
🤝 Member engagement
📊 Championing statistics for society
From shaping AI policy to building a vibrant, inclusive community, we’re excited for 2026.
Read more: rss.org.uk/news-publica...
🎉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...
✨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...
December 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
🎉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...
✨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...
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...
Have resident doctors really had a 21% real-terms pay cut? – Full Fact
The figure cited by the BMA is based on an unreliable measure of inflation. Other measures suggest the drop has been less. Our analysis using a measure backed by the Royal Statistical Society puts the...
fullfact.org
December 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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...
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...
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...
RSS Chief Executive gives evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry
rss.org.uk
December 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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...
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.
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.
Tackling Poverty and Disability Data Gaps: RSS & CfPD Roundtable
rss.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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.
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
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
December 16, 2025 at 11:51 AM
🎁 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
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...
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...
Call for Papers: Special Series A Issue on The Future of Survey Data Collection
rss.org.uk
December 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
📢 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...
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...
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🆕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...
🧪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...
Bayesian evidence synthesis for modelling SARS-CoV-2 transmission
Abstract. The acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic has made apparent the need for decision support based upon accurate epidemic modelling. This process is
doi.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
🆕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...
🧪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...
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...
Directional Statistics: Series C seeks submissions for special journal issue
rss.org.uk
December 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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...
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...
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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...
December 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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...
December 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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
This is an exciting step in setting rigorous standards for data science degrees. Learn more: bit.ly/3Kq5Rz0
Alliance for Data Science Professionals launches University Accreditation
rss.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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
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...
Expect inspiring insights on moving beyond p < 0.05!
📅 7–10 Sept 2026
🔗 Details rss.org.uk/news-publica...
Ron Wasserstein to give President’s Invited Lecture at RSS International Conference 2026
rss.org.uk
December 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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...
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.
The graphic below shows why HCIs matter. They help us understand how different households are experiencing rising costs, beyond the headline CPI figure.
November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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.
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
📣 Hear her on Rod Liddle’s show (starts at 40min): www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...
📖 Read & subscribe: significancemagazine.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
💡 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
📣 Hear her on Rod Liddle’s show (starts at 40min): www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...
📖 Read & subscribe: significancemagazine.com
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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...
ICC Wales to host the RSS 2027 International Conference
rss.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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...
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...
November 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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...
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...
But before we launch, we would like you to test it!
🔗 Find out more here: rss.org.uk/news-publica...
Be the First to Talk to Our New AI Assistant
rss.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
📣 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...
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...
RSS members receive exclusive discounts on all our training.
Find out more 👉 rss.org.uk/training-eve...
Learn from the Leaders in Data
YouTube video by RoyalStatSoc
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November 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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...
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...
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...
Bhramar Mukherjee to give keynote at RSS 2026 Conference
rss.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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...
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...
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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
November 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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
“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
November 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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
“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...
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...
November 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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...
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
Learn from the leaders in data. Find your course at rss.org.uk/training
November 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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
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.
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.
Meet Your Newly Elected Council Members
rss.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🗳️ 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.
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.