Engagement opportunities for GSS members
This page details engagement opportunities for GSS members, including events, written communications, and our learning platform.
If you are unsure whether you are a member of the GSS, please read the About the GSS and GSG webpage.
If you have questions about the content on this page or would like to add an event, please email GSSNet@statistics.gov.uk.
Events
There are a range of regular events available for members of the Government Statistical Service (GSS) to join coming up in 2026. This section includes details of events which are available and information about how to gain your invite.
Quarterly events
The following events take place every three months. Each event takes place on its own three-month schedule pattern.
This quarterly event takes place online. It brings together all members of the GSS with the GSS Deputy Heads and members who wish to present. There will be opportunities to gain updates, share knowledge, and ask questions during these sessions.
Upcoming sessions
The last call took place in September 2026. The recording is available on the GSS LearningHub.
Note: Please check whether you have a LearningHub account using the ‘forgotten password’ function before signing up through the LearningHub registration form.
The next GSS Community Call will take place in January 2027.
GSS Deputy Head drop-in sessions provide a less formal opportunity to meet the Deputy Heads of the GSS, ask questions, and share ideas relevant to the GSS. They take place in the weeks following GSS Community Calls.
Upcoming sessions
The next drop-in session will take place in January 2027. Dates will be announced shortly. If you have anything to raise in the interim, please email GSSNet@statistics.gov.uk.
Head of Profession (HoP) Knowledge Sharing Sessions are aimed at senior leaders or experts in particular topics, which differ for each event. Your departmental Head of Profession will invite up to two attendees per session, depending on the relevance of their role to the topic. If you would like to gain information about sessions, please contact your HoP for an invite, or attendees for lessons learned.
The latest session took place in October, and focussed on quality.
Upcoming sessions
The next session will take place in January – the theme will be announced shortly.
If you would like to present on the methodology of your work at a future session, please contact your departmental HoP.
Annual events
The GSS Conference takes place each year. This event brings members of the GSS together for a variety of sessions and networking opportunities. The next conference will take place in Autumn 2027.
Additional events
If you would like to add an event to this space, please email GSSNet@statistics.gov.uk.
If you would like to add an event to the Analysis Function website calendar, please email Analysis.Function@ons.gov.uk.
GSS LearningHub
Access to GSS event recordings, learning resources and signposting are available across government through the GSS LearningHub space.
The GSS LearningHub is part of the UK Statistics Authority’s LearningHub account, which is accessible by all Analysis Function members. If you have accessed training for the GSG induction or Code of Practice, you will likely already have an account.
Log in or follow the ‘forgot password process’
The following steps will support your access to the LearningHub. Please check whether you have an account before signing up for a new one – if you already have an account and create another, it will lock your existing account and cause delays in access.
- Follow the link to the GSS LearningHub
- On the login page, select Manual Login.
- Enter your email address and password.
- If you have forgotten your password, click ‘Forgotten your username or password?’ and follow the instructions to generate a new password. If you do not receive a forgotten password, it is likely that you do not have an account. Sign up for one using the LearningHub sign-up form.
- Once you have successfully logged in, you should be redirected to the GSS LearningHub page. Alternatively, you can search ‘Government Statistical Service’ in the search bar located on the homepage.
Quick navigation
Add bookmarks in your browser to easily find pages, and check back regularly for updated materials. Suggested bookmarks:
- GSS LearningHub homepage: access to all areas
- GSS Events: sign ups, event recordings, Conference session recordings
- GSG resources: links to key documents and pages for GSG members
- Useful links directory: a glossary of useful links for all GSS members
Share your work
We welcome presentations and blogs from members of the GSS, to showcase the collective power of statistics across government.
We’re interested in a range of topics, whether you’re focusing on a project or skill, your career journey, or your motivation to work with statistics. Email GSSNet@statistics.gov.uk to volunteer.
- Blogs which tell a story and have a friendly, professional tone gain the most views.
- You may wish to consider subheadings to support the reader’s journey.
- Avoid acronyms and technical jargon. If you are using these, explain them the first time you include them.
- Use plain English: the reading age we aim to meet is around 9, which is the national average.
- Our maximum word count is 1000 and our minimum is 500.
- Please include your name, job title, a short biography (1-2 sentences), and a jpg profile image with your draft, for the author spot.
We will support you throughout the editorial process once you submit a draft.
Volunteering to present is a great way to share your work and build new connections across government.
Sessions should have a clear topic and narrative, and be relevant to other Government Statistical Service members, and not contain official sensitive information.
Once you contact us, we’ll support you to identify the most appropriate way to share your work, and to enhance your presentation for a GSS audience.
Stay updated
There are a range of ways to stay updated with the Government Statistical Service.
The monthly GSS newsletter shares messages from GSS senior leaders, spotlights on networks and workstreams, and a regular roundup of updates, blogs, and events of interest. Sign up to receive updates directly to your email inbox.
- Government Statistical Service on LinkedIn
- Government Statistical Service on StatsUserNetwork
- @UKGSS on X (formerly Twitter) – this page is for reference only as we do not currently
If you’re having trouble finding what you’re looking for, please email GSSNet@statistics.gov.uk.