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@royalstatsoc.bsky.social📣 Register for our October conference on 'Data Quality and Statistics: Perfect Together!'
📅 Date: Thursday 22 October 2026, 9.00AM - 5.00PM
📍Location: Bayes Centre, Edinburgh
Register here: rss.org.uk/training-eve...
Kindly sponsored by Quantics Biostatistics.
@royalstatsoc.bsky.socialWhat have the RSS policy team been working on this quarter? 🤖 AI regulation 📊 Public statistics 📚 Statistics education & misinformation 🔓 Access to public sector data Our latest blog rounds up recent activity, engagement and priorities across these key areas. Read more 👇
@royalstatsoc.bsky.social📣 RSS members: we want to hear from you!
Our Member Satisfaction Survey is now open and in members' inboxes. Tell us what's working, what could be improved, and how we can better support you.
It only takes a few minutes to help shape the future of the Society.
@royalstatsoc.bsky.socialWe support the goal of improving workplace equality, but good policy needs good methodology. In our letter to Bridget Phillipson, we share three key recommendations to help ensure reporting is meaningful, robust and avoids unintended consequences. Read more 👇
@royalstatsoc.bsky.socialCan you believe it’s nearly October already? 🍂 There are now just 2 weeks left to vote in the RSS Council election. We have a fantastic range of candidates standing, so be sure to have your say before 13 October. Voting links have been sent to members by email. Meet the candidates 👇
@royalstatsoc.bsky.socialFascinating discussion on BBC Radio 4 this morning, featuring the cover article of this month's Significance!
@royalstatsoc.bsky.socialHappy #MathsWeekScotland! 📊
We're proud to support engaging and relevant maths and statistics education.
Looking for something to explore with students this week? Our 2026 William Guy Lectures on misinformation help young people navigate an increasingly complex world. rss.org.uk/policy-campa...
@royalstatsoc.bsky.socialAs decision-making moves closer to regions and local communities, comparable statistics across the UK matter more than ever. 📊 In our latest guest blog, David Caplan reflects on an RSS roundtable exploring how data can better support comparisons across the UK and improve decision-making.
@royalstatsoc.bsky.socialWe really enjoyed this thought-provoking blog from our William Guy Lecturer (16+) Tom Crick, exploring statistics, misinformation and how we make good judgements in a complex information environment. You can also watch and share Tom's lecture for schools with educators and students.
@proftomcrick.comReposted by @royalstatsoc.bsky.socialCan you trust the numbers?
New post + full RSS William Guy Lecture on statistics, misinformation and the information ecosystem.
Trustworthy information is infrastructure. Maintaining it is stewardship:
proftomcrick.com/2026/09/13/c...
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@royalstatsoc.bsky.socialOur members will be reviewing the report in more detail and we plan to comment more fully on the recommendations for the statistical system in due course.
@royalstatsoc.bsky.socialWe were especially pleased to see recognition of the importance of the independence of the statistical system in the committee’s report – we had emphasised this in our submission and correspondence and welcome the strong focus.
@royalstatsoc.bsky.socialWe welcome the report from PACAC and agree much has already changed. The arrival of the new national statistician presents an opportunity to accelerate progress and we remain committed to supporting the statistical system through the required ongoing transformation in the production of statistics.
@royalstatsoc.bsky.socialA brilliant closing keynote from Leonhard Held on reproducible science and better research practice.
Now we're off to the Closing Dinner to celebrate an unforgettable #RSS2026 and the amazing community that made it so special. 🎉
@royalstatsoc.bsky.socialA great atmosphere at last night's Awards & Poster Reception! 🎉 From exciting new research to thought-provoking conversations, it was wonderful to see so many delegates connecting over posters and sharing ideas. 📊✨
@royalstatsoc.bsky.socialA fascinating day at #RSS2026!
From Simon French's discussion of Bayesian statistics and scientific induction to the Barnett Lecture from Finn Lindgren, we've had plenty to think about on evidence, uncertainty and scientific discovery. 👏📊
Now onto the awards and poster reception!
@royalstatsoc.bsky.socialAnother brilliant day at #RSS2026! 🎉
We enjoyed thoughtful and inspiring keynotes from Dame Sheila Bird and Ron Wasserstein, followed by a fantastic Quiz Night. Thanks to the RSS Young Statisticians Section for another year of puzzles and trivia! 🧠
@royalstatsoc.bsky.socialWe congratulate André Loranger on his appointment as UK National Statistician and look forward to working together in the years ahead to strengthen statistics in public life and support confidence in the UK's statistical system 📊 uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/andre-l...
@royalstatsoc.bsky.socialA brilliant start to #RSS2026! 🎉
We enjoyed a warm welcome from our President, an inspiring keynote from Bhramar Mukherjee, and a fantastic evening on Bournemouth Pier.
We're excited for the keynotes and conversations still to come, and to catch up with colleagues from around the world. 📊🌍
@royalstatsoc.bsky.social🎉 Welcome to #RSS2026!
We're excited to kick off a fantastic conference packed with inspiring speakers, thought-provoking sessions and opportunities to connect with the statistical community.
See you over the next few days! 📊
