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.
Learn more on Celebrating excellence in Scotland’s statistics communityAndrea 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.
Learn more on Why coming together still matters: reflections from a morning of engagement in LeedsDarren highlights the value of learning, connection, and collaboration as he recalls his experience volunteering for a GSS task and finish group.
Learn more on What it’s really like to work on a cross-government task and finish groupJoanna 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.
Learn more on Integrating administrative data to improve the Family Resources SurveyShannon reflects on the experiences she has gained by volunteering for a regional network, including developing skills essential for career development.
Learn more on Skills you can’t learn at your deskAmy Jackson shares her experience and learnings from her secondment to the BBC New Broadcasting House.
Learn more on Behind the news: a statistician at BBC New Broadcasting HouseAarthi 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.
Learn more on Building connections through volunteering in the GSSZoe 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.
Learn more on What Natasha Bedingfield taught us about hydrogen dataSarah 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.
Learn more on Modernising official statistics through international engagementMatt Rood, Data Scientist for the Office for National Statistics, shares how the GSS Level 6 Data Science apprenticeship helped develop his skill set and build his confidence to apply for promotions.
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