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AiG Month: get involved

Analysis in Government (AiG) Month is the UK’s largest learning and development event for government analysts. Every May, thousands of colleagues come together to share expertise, discover new tools, and explore how analysis drives real‑world impact. Since AiG Month began in 2020, we’ve held hundreds of events, with thousands of colleagues tuning in to learn more about important analysis work and develop their analysis skills.

The 2026 theme, “impact in action”, celebrates the difference analysis makes – from policy and operational delivery to the services people rely on every day.

Our live virtual events are the heart of AiG Month, and they’re powered by the Analysis Function community. Presenting is a chance to:

  • Share skills and stories with over 17,000 analysts across government
  • Showcase a project, tool, milestone or idea
  • Test thinking, run interactive activities, and spark new conversations

We take care of promotion, ticketing, hosting, polls and support – you just bring the session.  All you have to do is:

Submit your expression of interest to present by Tuesday 31 March 2026.

How to host a brilliant session

The sessions that consistently receive the best feedback at AiG Month are:

  • interactive – use a question and answer format, polls, chat prompts, or short exercises
  • simple and focused – use a small number of with minimal text and clear messages
  • story‑rich – share what you learned, what changed, and why it mattered

You can find more inspiration by looking at the following resources:

Alongside our main programme we host a Community Programme of events run by analysts across government. These are ideal for:

  • department‑led or profession‑specific sessions
  • deep dives into specialist topics
  • activities you may already be running for Learning at Work Week (18 to 24 May)
  • anyone who wants to share skills or experiences with peers

If you work in or with government analysis, you can run a Community Programme event.

To add your event to our Community Programme, email us at Analysis.Function@ons.gov.uk with the event name, date, time and signup link.

We’ll promote it across the AF website, newsletter, LinkedIn, X, and more.

We’re always looking for fresh voices from across the Analysis Function and are keen to find out more about our members.

NEW: “A Day in the Life of…”

What does a typical day look like for a government actuary, data and digital analyst, economist, geographer, operational researcher, social researcher, or statistician? While no two days are the same, we’re inviting analysts across the profession to share their “Day in the Life” stories.

You can submit your contribution in any format that suits you. It could be a written blog, short video, audio piece, or photo story. This is an opportunity to highlight your work and demonstrate the impact you make across government.

Send your responses to us at Analysis.Function@ons.gov.uk and we’ll publish our favourites during May.

Blogs: “Impact in Action”

Why not submit a blog on the theme of “impact in action” for AiG Month 2026?  This could be a professional impact that’s related to your work or that your team has made, or a personal impact you’ve had on a project or that someone (or something) has had on you. Tell us about a professional or personal impact; something your team achieved, a project that changed how you work, or a moment that informed your perspective.

We recommend:

  • keeping your blog between 500 to 1,000 words in length
  • using short, conversational paragraphs
  • using Plain English and avoiding jargon
  • being specific and focused
  • including links to relevant resources
  • ending your blog with a clear conclusion

Not sure where to start? Our helpful blog about writing blogs will give you all the tips and knowledge you need to write a successful blog.

When you think you have a draft together, you can send it to us using our content submission form. We will then review it and provide feedback. Please note you will need to include an author photo and a short paragraph about yourself when you submit your content to us.

Five Quickfire Questions

Short on time? Send us your answers to our ‘Five Quickfire Questions’:

  • What’s the best thing about being part of the Analysis Function?
  • What’s been the highlight of your career so far?
  • What advice would you give someone interested in joining the AF?
  • Tell us something the community might not know about you.
  • Which book, film, music or artwork has changed your life?

Email your answers to us at Analysis.Function@ons.gov.uk.

Please include a photo of yourself, or something relevant to your responses (providing you own the copyright!). We will also need a bit of information about yourself (for example, where you work, your profession, and location). We will share our favourites throughout AiG Month.

Spread the word within your team or profession by:

Thank you for your interest in getting involved with AiG Month. If you have any questions or other suggestions for how to support the event, please email the team at Analysis.Function@ons.gov.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!

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