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Royal Statistical Society
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We're a membership body for statisticians and data professionals, promoting a world with data at the heart of understanding and decision-making.
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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
November 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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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...
Full statement on blue background: The Office for National Statistics has announced a significant reduction in its statistics portfolio, as part of efforts to strengthen the quality of core economic outputs, such as GDP, prices, and labour market data. We recognise the importance of this recovery plan. High-quality economic statistics are fundamental to public confidence, sound policymaking and the UK’s international reputation. However, before final decisions are taken to stop particular outputs, user consultation will be critical to understanding the impact of proposed changes. Where statistical production shifts between organisations, users must be signposted clearly, so data remains discoverable and accessible. The RSS’s Public Statistics Vision highlights the need for comprehensive, accessible data that supports decisions across the UK. Any contraction in the portfolio must remain temporary. Scaling back statistical outputs risks creating gaps in the evidence base that government, local authorities, researchers and businesses rely on – particularly at a local level. We encourage the UK Stats Authority to produce a transparent list of user needs – a ‘waiting list’ of priorities – so that once issues with core economic statistics are resolved, other essential statistics can be restored in an orderly way. The RSS will continue to engage with the ONS and the wider statistical community to ensure the UK retains a strong, independently produced evidence base.
November 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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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
November 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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📊 Official statistics must serve everyone, not just government. The RSS calls for a new partnership between producers & users, built on transparency, engagement & co-design. Read our new position paper calling for a better system: bit.ly/3LNwKwU #Statistics #PublicData
November 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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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.
November 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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📢 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...
October 28, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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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...
October 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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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...
October 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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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...
October 15, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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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...
October 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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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: rss.org.uk/membership/j...
October 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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📢 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
October 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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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.

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October 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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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...
October 1, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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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...
September 26, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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🚨 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...
September 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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🌟 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...
September 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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🎥 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
September 11, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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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...
September 9, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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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
September 2, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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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...
September 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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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!
September 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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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
August 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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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...
August 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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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
August 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM