The chair of our AI Task Force has an opinion piece in @civilserviceworld.bsky.social arguing that separating the parts of government dealing with AI policy from digital and data policy risks making the government's AI strategy harder to deliver. www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...

AI strategy is only as strong as its digital and data foundations

Separating the parts of government dealing with AI policy and digital and data policy and regulation into different departments risks making effect...

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In 19th century Vienna, a young physician named Ignác Semmelweis discovered that doctors' dirty hands led to deaths. So can modern statistical techniques on Semmelweis's own data show us just how important this was? significancemagazine.com/the-semmelwe...

Following our recent work on UK poverty data gaps, we’ve launched a new project focused on ethnicity and poverty data in Northern Ireland, funded by the @jrf-uk.bsky.social Insight Infrastructure, and supported by JRF NI. Find out more (and how to contribute): rss.org.uk/news-publica...

RSS launch new research into data gaps in Northern Ireland

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Calling recent graduates! If you’ve just completed a degree in Statistics, Data Science or similar, congratulations! Y ou may be eligible for Graduate Statistician status – as well as half price membership for five years! rss.org.uk/membership/j...

The best advocates for statistics aren't always statisticians. Think of the journalist bringing evidence to life, the teacher inspiring data literacy, or the innovator using statistical thinking to strengthen data based decision making. If someone comes to mind, we'd love to hear from you!

Nominations open for Honorary Fellowships 2027

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Are you a data professional finding it hard to keep up with frontier capabilities and best application practices that change weekly? We have a fab guide to staying informed, brought to us by the long-term editor of the RSS Data Science and AI newsletter. realworlddatascience.net/the-pulse/po...

How to stay up to date as a data scientist? – Real World Data Science

Every month Piers Stobbs scours the internet to find you the most up to date information on AI/Stats/ML for the RSS Data Science and AI section newsletter. Now he explains how!

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We were deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death of Professor Adrian Bowman, a distinguished statistician, longstanding RSS fellow, and valued contributor to the Society for almost five decades. Adrian's contributions to statistics, teaching, and the RSS will have a lasting impact.

Adrian W. Bowman, 1955-2026

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As heatwaves sweep across Europe, climate change is once again front and centre. But 10 years after the Paris Agreement, what do the numbers say? Both the modest improvements and significant challenges show the importance of stats in understanding climate progress. Read the latest CCTF explainer👇

Did the Paris Agreement work? RSS explainer assesses the evidence

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There's just one week left to get a discount on your registration for September's @royalstatsoc.bsky.social international conference. Join the statistics and data science community in Bournemouth from 7-10 September - full conference details here: rss.org.uk/training-eve... #RSS2026Conf

Welcome to our headline supporter for the RSS 2026 International Conference 🎉 A huge thank you to @saildatabank.bsky.social – leaders in secure data-driven research - based in @swanseauni.bsky.social Exciting times ahead—join us for a standout event in stats & data! rss.org.uk/training-eve...

AI regulation needs statistics. Without robust evaluation of performance, fairness and uncertainty, the most important questions about AI remain unanswered. Read our new report 👉 rss.org.uk/news-publica... Browse the gallery below to explore our case studies and recommendations 👇

AI regulation needs statistics. Without robust evaluation of performance, fairness and uncertainty, the most important questions about AI remain unanswered. Read our new report 👉 rss.org.uk/news-publica... Browse the gallery below to explore our case studies and recommendations 👇

We're really looking forward to this event with @arthurturrell.bsky.social, our brilliant William Guy Lecturer and member of the RSS Education Advisory group

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How can AI improve statistics and take the pulse of our nation in new ways? Statistician @arthurturrell.bsky.social will illuminate how AI can be used in a considerate manner, for better data.

We welcome the Treasury Committee's recommendation to abandon the use of RPI for student loan interest rates and use CPI instead. As we argued in our evidence, inflation measures aren't just technical details — they affect people's lives. Read more in our blog: rss.org.uk/news-publica...

Phone contract comparisons 'amounted to mis-selling' student loans, MPs say

A new report says students were not well-enough informed that their loan terms could change retrospectively.

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Numeracy for Life must mean more than basic maths. In a world shaped by data and AI, everyone needs the skills to understand evidence, interpret data and think critically about numbers 📊 We've shared our recommendations with the Numeracy for Life inquiry. Read more: rss.org.uk/news-publica...

Statistics and data skills are key to ‘Numeracy for Life’

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📊 Want to put your organisation in front of hundreds of statistics and data professionals? Sponsorship opportunities are available for the RSS International Conference Connect with attendees from academia, industry and the public sector Get in touch to find out more 👉 rss.org.uk/training-eve...

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Find out about the benefits of professional membership by joining our live webinar on 16 July at 12:00 BST. Book your place today: rss.org.uk/training-eve...

📣 Final call for abstracts on statistics × AI We're seeking discussion papers to be presented and published in our journals 📖 🧠 Topics: LLMs and statistics, uncertainty, causality, interpretability, generative AI & more 📅 Deadline: 8 July 2026 (400-word abstract) 👉More rss.org.uk/news-publica...

Amazing work in statistics and data is shaping healthcare, climate action, policy, and more. Know someone making a real impact? Celebrate their work and help give it the spotlight it merits 🏆 👉 Nominate for 2027 RSS Honours by 31 Oct 2026: rss.org.uk/news-publica...

Nominations open for 2027 RSS Honours

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Did you know the RSS has members in 124 countries worldwide (and counting!)? Join our international community of statisticians, data analysts, data scientists and data users today: rss.org.uk/membership/j...

The UK is burning up—and extremes like this are becoming the new normal☀️ You can read more about why in our statistical explainer on extreme weather rss.org.uk/policy-campa... Want to help our climate mission? RSS members can apply to join our Climate Change Task Force rss.org.uk/news-publica...

Our community is speaking up for better data in policymaking 📊 We’ve submitted evidence to 3 select committee inquiries, highlighting: • AI & EdTech → needs statistical literacy + clear guidance • NHS innovation → robust evaluation & trusted data use • Student loans → move from RPI to CPI/CPIH

RSS outlines its policy priorities to new select committee chairs

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Great to see continued progress from ONS following our roundtable discussions—positive developments in how work is being shaped by stakeholder engagement. 👏 Read more in this blog by our HO for Public Statistics: rss.org.uk/news-publica...

How the ONS is developing work based on our roundtable events

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We are thrilled to announce that the Neuroscience Digital Twin Innovation Team from Takeda Pharmaceuticals have won this year’s Award for Statistical Excellence in the Pharmaceutical Industry, with PSI 🌟🏆 Learn more 🔗 rss.org.uk/news-publica...

Statistical Excellence in the Pharmaceutical Industry Award: 2026 winner

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At 6pm this evening, at Broadway House, RSS President Sir John Aston will give this year's President's Address on the theme 'Statistics in Times of Crisis'. Free to attend and followed by a drinks reception. We hope to see many of you there. Full details: rss.org.uk/training-eve...

RSS President's Address: Statistics in times of crisis

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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’ve responded to new DfE qualification proposals—and our message is clear: 📊 Data skills and statistical literacy must be central, not sidelined. We’re also backing a new Level 1 maths pathway to build confidence beyond GCSE resits. 👉 Read more rss.org.uk/news-publica...

RSS calls for stronger statistical foundations in proposed new post-16 qualifications

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🎉 Congratulations to Professor Sheila Bird DBE and Professor Rachel Hilliam OBE on their recognition in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours. We are proud to celebrate their outstanding contributions to statistics, data science and society. Read more: rss.org.uk/news-publica...

RSS leaders recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours

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🎉 Meet the 2026/27 William Guy Lecturers! This year’s theme: misinformation 📊 From deepfakes to “lies, damned lies”, to trusting the numbers—these talks show why stats matter more than ever 📅 Book from 1 Aug 🔗 rss.org.uk/news-publica...

Announcing our 2026/27 William Guy Lecturers

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Read our new explainer on how AI is being used in weather forecasting—what it’s good at, where it struggles, and why statistical thinking is essential to keeping the balance between AI and physics-based models 🌈 Part of our mission to demystify climate data and concepts.

CCTF publish new explainer: Artificial Intelligence in weather forecasting

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