Royal Statistical Society

Find out how you can apply to be part of our community by joining our live webinar on Monday 2 March at 12pm GMT.

Book your place today: https://rss.org.uk/training-events/events/events-2026/rss-events/make-your-skills-count-professional-recognition-ex/

Join the RSS today! Fellow membership is open to all and you can be approved instantly online: https://rss.org.uk/membership/join-now/

We’d like to offer a warm welcome to the 344 members who have joined our community since the start of the year. We hope you enjoy your RSS membership!

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: https://rss.org.uk/membership/join

Not sure what your data is telling you?
Learn the essentials with our Basic Statistics course.
No previous experience is required!
Our next Basic Statistics course runs online, 1-5 December 2025.
Turn data into insight with confidence. Book your place and view more course dates at rss.org.uk/training

Have people who work with data in your organisation but don't know how to support their professional development?

Find out how with the RSS via our corporate membership scheme: https://rss.org.uk/membership/join-now/corporate/

Why choose training with the Royal Statistical Society?
- Expert tutors
- Relevant skills
- Flexible formats
Whether you’re looking for a foundation in statistics, advanced analytical techniques or bespoke in-house training, RSS offers flexible options online or face-to-face.
Find out more at rss.org.uk/training

🚨 Final Call to Vote in the RSS Council Elections! 🚨

Time is running out — voting in the 2025 RSS Council Elections closes at midnight on Sunday 12 October.

This is your opportunity to help shape the future of the Society by choosing the next cohort of Council members. Seven vacancies are being filled, and your vote ensures the RSS continues to be led by passionate, dedicated fellows.

✅ Check your inbox (and spam folder) for your voting link from Civica, our external election provider.

Meet the candidates 👉 https://rss.org.uk/news-publication/news-publications/2025/statistics-news/meet-the-candidates-for-the-2026-rss-council-elect/

🚨 We’re hiring! Join the RSS as our new Policy Manager and help shape the future of statistics, data and AI in government and society.

This is a chance to make a real impact — working with world-leading experts, influencing policy, and championing public understanding of data for the public good.

🗓️ Apply by 9am, Monday 20 October

If you're passionate about evidence-based policy and want to work at the heart of the statistical community, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 https://rss.org.uk/jobs-careers/jobs-board/policy-manager/

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 stats?

By becoming a corporate partner you get a discount on any in-house course: https://ow.ly/NVAF50WUz2y