We're a membership body for statisticians and data professionals, promoting a world with data at the heart of understanding and decision-making.https://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3ml6ksql6fc2oSince June 2025, we’ve worked with the Centre for Public Data to identify UK poverty data gaps. Today we publish 16 recommendations: reform access, fill key gaps, and improve user support. Shaped by 100 stakeholders. Read more: https://rss.org.uk/policy-campaigns/our-policy-and-research/research/poverty-data-gaps/06 May 2026 11:09 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6ksql6fc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3ml4ittzlkc24🚀We're launching a new column! Data Quality Under the Lens 🔎 A single bad data point can cost millions, or change lives. We explore real-world moments where data quality shaped outcomes, from failures to near misses. First edition: UK prison release errors 👉 https://realworlddatascience.net/the-pulse/posts/2026/05/05/DQUL_prison-release-errors.html05 May 2026 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4ittzlkc24https://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mkphadocas2zAre we really listening to the people who use statistics, or is our engagement with them merely occasional and transactional? Our new report with OSR sets out how to build stronger, more transparent and consistent user engagement across the UK statistical system. 📄 https://rss.org.uk/news-publication/news-publications/2026/general-news/strengthening-user-engagement-in-uk-statistics-les/30 Apr 2026 10:55 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkphadocas2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mkn6je3fhc2zWe are proud to announce the 2026 RSS medal & prize winners: Peter McCullagh, Christl Donnelly, Maria Skoularidou, Finn Lindgren and Sophie Carr—recognised for outstanding contributions to statistics and data science. Read more about the winners and their work: https://rss.org.uk/news-publication/news-publications/2026/general-news/royal-statistical-society-announces-2026-honours/29 Apr 2026 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkn6je3fhc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mjwn4takl22eOur Significance magazine writing comp, which casts its net across the world to find new stories, is open for applications until 31st May: bit.ly/4tRoa0W We asked last year's finalists why you should enter today. Watch what they had to say here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30R57wALRxQ20 Apr 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwn4takl22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mjm2cymanb2tDelighted to announce Stephanie Howarth as Programme Chair for #RSS2027, coming to ICC Wales! Her work in Wales has been outstanding, and we can’t wait to make RSS 2027 a conference worthy of the setting 🐉 More here 👉 https://ow.ly/PicK50YK0xk16 Apr 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjm2cymanb2thttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mjf3pbzbtc23We’ve published our response to Ofqual’s consultation on GCSE assessment. We support providing some – but not all – formulae in GCSE exams, to prioritise problem solving and real-world application while retaining recall of essential core knowledge. Read more 👉 https://rss.org.uk/news-publication/news-publications/2026/general-news/getting-the-balance-right-with-formulae-sheets-in/13 Apr 2026 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjf3pbzbtc23https://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3miglhj43dc2uIt may be April Fools Day, but don’t let suspicious statistics trick you in the run up to next month’s elections! Like in this image, a graph, chart or piece of data isn't always what it seems 🧀 📈 Read more: https://rss.org.uk/news-publication/news-publications/2026/general-news/making-sense-of-election-statistics-%E2%80%93-what-voters/01 Apr 2026 11:26 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3miglhj43dc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mhdy2rhawc2kNo single dataset captures poverty but, taken together, we can start to close the gaps. The final write-up from our poverty data gaps workshop series focuses on improving disability data: https://rss.org.uk/news-publication/news-publications/2026/general-news/improving-disability-data-key-insights-from-the-fi/ Get involved: https://royal-statistical-society.github.io/poverty-data-gaps/18 Mar 2026 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdy2rhawc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mhbc2m2ihs2cOne week to go! Join us on 24 March for the RSS Discussion Meeting on 'Regression by composition' at Imperial College London + online. With an Introductory DeMO too. Register now + download the preprint 🔗 https://rss.org.uk/Training-Events/Events/discussion-papers/17 Mar 2026 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbc2m2ihs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mgu3naoycq2eDid you know the RSS has members in more than 120 countries worldwide? Join our international community of statisticians, data analysts, data scientists and data users today: rss.org.uk/membership/join/   12 Mar 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgu3naoycq2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mgpe2ubnds2v⏰ Final week to enter the Statistical Excellence in Journalism Awards (sponsored by ESRC). The awards recognise journalism that uses statistics to investigate, analyse and explain the issues shaping public debate. Deadline: Thursday 12 March Find out more: https://rss.org.uk/news-publication/news-publications/2026/general-news/statistical-excellence-in-journalism-awards-open-f/10 Mar 2026 12:17 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgpe2ubnds2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mgn6edzaes2tNew blog from our Poverty Data Gaps project with the CPD and @jrf-uk.bsky.social 🌟 It highlights where the system is falling short and practical ideas to fix it🔗 https://rss.org.uk/news-publication/news-publications/2026/general-news/improving-access-to-poverty-data-what-we-heard-at/ Add your own data gap to our Poverty Data Gaps Explorer 🔗 https://royal-statistical-society.github.io/poverty-data-gaps/09 Mar 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgn6edzaes2thttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mgcw2quvsk2zEntries are now open for the Florence Nightingale Award for Excellence in Health and Care Analytics 2026. The award recognises practitioners whose work using data analytics has delivered innovative improvements across the UK health and care system. Deadline: 30 April https://rss.org.uk/training-events/events/excellence-awards/the-florence-nightingale-award-for-excellence-in-h/05 Mar 2026 13:35 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgcw2quvsk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mgckddy3zl25What 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: https://rss.org.uk/membership/join-now/corporate/05 Mar 2026 10:05 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgckddy3zl25https://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mgaka5zww22zAI often gets talked about as if it “thinks”. In reality, it is statistical. Our landmark paper argues that understanding this is essential for using AI safely, effectively and ethically. Read more: https://rss.org.uk/news-publication/news-publications/2026/general-news/ai-is-statistical-that-matters/ Paper: https://rss.org.uk/RSS/media/File-library/Policy/2026/AI-is-Statistics-FINAL.pdf04 Mar 2026 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgaka5zww22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mg5m3xq3522wWe’re saddened to share that Richard Cormack has passed away at 90. A pioneer of mark‑recapture theory, his work shaped ecology, genetics and the social sciences for decades. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues. https://rss.org.uk/news-publication/news-publications/2026/general-news/richard-cormack,-1935%E2%80%932026/03 Mar 2026 10:53 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg5m3xq3522whttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mg3ptnx6dk2cWe’ve responded to two ONS consultations, calling for clearer ethnicity standards and modernised Census 2031 topics that reflect life in today’s Britain. Inclusion, usability and better engagement must lead the way. Read more 🔗 http://rss.org.uk/news-publication/news-publications/2026/general-news/rss-responds-to-ons-consultations-on-ethnicity-sta/02 Mar 2026 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg3ptnx6dk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mfp2x3bt3s27The future of statistics is changing fast — and we can’t stand still! Clare Morris lays out a bold vision for the next decade of the profession. A must‑read for anyone working with data. 👉 Read the blog https://rss.org.uk/news-publication/news-publications/2026/general-news/the-future-statistician-strengthening-our-professi/25 Feb 2026 16:09 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfp2x3bt3s27https://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mfmsrftkn22l📣 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 👇 https://rss.org.uk/news-publication/news-publications/2025/member-callouts/join-the-professional-affairs-committee-(pac)-and/ #Statistics #DataScience24 Feb 2026 18:37 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmsrftkn22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mfm4jsspf22lYou only have until Friday to nominate for RSS Council, and help shape a data‑driven future! @andygarrett.bsky.social found that Council broadened his insight and influence, leading to roles like Climate Change Task Force Co‑chair and even RSS President. Nominate: https://rss.org.uk/news-publication/news-publications/2025/member-callouts/rss-council-nominations-are-now-open!24 Feb 2026 11:59 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfm4jsspf22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mf4s7vxg4k2bThere'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. Find out more 🔗 https://rss.org.uk/news-publication/news-publications/2025/member-callouts/rss-council-nominations-are-now-open!/18 Feb 2026 09:45 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf4s7vxg4k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mf2ysaqnyc2bHow can we help young people navigate misinformation? 📊 Applications are now open for the 2026/27 William Guy Lectureship on Statistics and Misinformation. RSS members can apply to give 20‑min talks for schools. 🗓️ Deadline: 27 March 2026. More info below 👇 https://rss.org.uk/news-publication/news-publications/2026/general-news/inspiring-the-next-generation-applications-open-fo/17 Feb 2026 16:37 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf2ysaqnyc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3meiumz3akc25Together with the Government Statistical Service, we’ve 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. https://rss.org.uk/news-publication/news-publications/2026/general-news/the-future-statistician-our-joint-vision-with-the/10 Feb 2026 11:35 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3meiumz3akc25https://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3meguoeivzc2aGordana Radojević 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. 👉 Read the full announcement: https://rss.org.uk/news-publication/news-publications/2026/general-news/gordana-radojevic-to-give-significance-lecture-at/09 Feb 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3meguoeivzc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mdztxqyksk2aWhen 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. 📽️Interview on RWDS: https://realworlddatascience.net/foundation-frontiers/posts/2026/01/29/beyond-quantification-delacroix-interview.html04 Feb 2026 12:13 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdztxqyksk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/royalstatsoc.bsky.social/post/3mdxiagdmfc2i📣 Abstract submissions are open for #RSS2026! Join us and @rssannualconf.bsky.social in Bournemouth from 7–10 Sept, and share your work—whether it’s a 20‑min talk, a rapid‑fire session or a poster. Stats, data science, methodology, data storytelling… it’s all welcome! http://rss.org.uk/news-publication/news-publications/2026/general-news/submissions-for-talks-open-for-rss-2026-conference/03 Feb 2026 13:38 +0000at://did:plc:vfxa4gc5jdckyn7sijzlmfck/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdxiagdmfc2i