About AiG Month
Analysis in Government (AiG) Month is the UK’s largest learning and development event for government analysts. AiG Month:
- takes place every May
- features a calendar of virtual live events, meaning you can dial in no matter where you’re based
- features events that take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout May, starting at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm, so you’ll always know when to tune in
- also includes lots of other content including learning and development (L&D) suggestions, useful articles, L&D resources, blogs… even analysis-themed puzzles and games for your lunch break
Background
Starting back in 2020, AiG Month aims to help develop analysis skills across government, with live events, L&D resources, blogs, interactive activities, and much more going on throughout May. Over the past few years we’ve held hundreds of events, with thousands of colleagues tuning in to learn more about important analysis work and develop their analysis skills.
AiG Month is brought to you by the Analysis Function. Our members are actuaries, digital and data analysts, economists, geographers, operational researchers, social researchers, statisticians, are badged, dual-badged, or unaffiliated analysts. We also welcome colleagues working in Policy Profession, Operational Delivery Profession (ODP), and across government to join our events.
Colleagues from around 50 government teams and departments have already presented AiG Month events. Why not join them by expressing an interest in hosting a session this year?
AiG Month sessions are not recorded. This is intentional – it helps us keep the event interactive, encourages open discussion, and ensures presenters can share freely.
AiG Month events are designed as live, engaging learning experiences that bring people together in real time. User research shows that live events are preferable to recorded events because they:
- create an energising interactive atmosphere – live sessions make the most of real-time chat, polls, Q&As, and reactions, helping everyone contribute and learn together
- encourage open, high-quality participation – the live format helps people feel comfortable asking questions and sharing ideas freely, leading to richer discussions
- support presenter confidence – presenters can share openly and authentically, knowing they are speaking directly to an active, present audience
- make the best use of resources – focusing on the live session keeps more time and energy available for creating great content and supporting participants
- provide a safe and well-managed space – real-time events help ensure sensitive or early-stage material is shared appropriately
- celebrate a shared learning moment – AiG Month is built around a collective, time-bound experience that strengthens connection across the analytical community
- ensure everyone can benefit – after each session, clear written learning outcomes, tools, links, and tips are shared so people can continue learning even if they were not able to join live. User insight shows that colleagues prefer quick, accessible ways to learn, and written summaries consistently perform exceptionally well. They are easy to scan, accessible, simple to share, and provide clear guidance that supports learning at pace
Unable to attend a specific event? Don’t worry – we’ll publish the learning outcomes, links, tools, and resources after the session so you can refer back or share with colleagues.
Find out more
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