Three months inside the BBC: what my secondment was really like
Tom Curd shares his experiences duiring his three-month secondment to the BBC.
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Celebrating excellence in Scotland’s statistics community
Lee Begbie (Scottish Government) reflects on the recent Chief Statistician's awards, which recognised five teams delivering impressive insights and support for Scotland. Ally McAlpine, Chief Statistician, commends the winners in a celebratory quote.
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Andrea Prophet, Head of Profession for Statistics at the Department of Health and Social Care, reflects on the benefits of a morning of engagement in Leeds which brought over 50 colleagues across departments together for presentations, networking, and a careers panel.
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Darren highlights the value of learning, connection, and collaboration as he recalls his experience volunteering for a GSS task and finish group.
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Joanna Littlechild (Department for Work and Pensions) reflects on using linked administrative data to improve the Family Resources Survey, including overviews of what led their decision and the methodology they used.
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Shannon reflects on the experiences she has gained by volunteering for a regional network, including developing skills essential for career development.
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Amy Jackson shares her experience and learnings from her secondment to the BBC New Broadcasting House.
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Aarthi Hariharan (Department for Work and Pensions) reflects on the skills and confidence she has gained through volunteering for the GSS Conference and Future Statistician Task and Finish group.
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Zoe Clark shares the progress the Department for Energy Secuirty and Net Zero has made in the collection of hydrogen data in the UK, with a fun pop music twist.
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Sarah Phelps (International Relations Policy Advisor at the Office for National Statistics) explains the importance of international engagement and the role of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe's High-Level Group for the Modernisation of Official Statistics. She outlines how GSS members can get involved and inform their 2026 planning.
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