Past William Guy Lecturers 



Beginning in 2023, the William Guy Lectureship moved from being in-person to being online-first, with lecturers recording talks as well as being available for in-person or live online sessions.  Explore past recorded talks below. If you would like to contact a past lecturer, please email policy@rss.org.uk.  

William Guy Lecturers 2023-2024 - Climate change and environmental statistics 
 
 
  • Katherine Whyte, environmental statistician at Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (BioSS), Edinburgh/Fife, William Guy Lecturer 2023-2024 for ages 5–11 – When we build wind farms, what happens to the wildlife?  
  • Craig Anderson, senior lecturer in statistics, University of Glasgow, Scotland, William Guy Lecturer 2023-2024 for ages 11–16 – Using statistics to monitor air pollution  
  • Eleanor D’Arcy, PhD student in statistics, Lancaster University, William Guy Lecturer 2023-2024 for age 16+ – How can statistics protect us against extreme sea levels resulting from climate change?
Take a look at further information on the talks and the videos. 
 
William Guy Lecturers 2024-2025 - Statistics in plain sight
 
3 presenters
 
  • Mary Gregory, Director of Population Statistics, Office for National Statistics, London, William Guy Lecturer for ages 5–11 – From sweets to streets: Understanding the world through statistics     
  • Nicola Rennie, Lecturer in Health Data Science, Lancaster University, William Guy Lecturer for ages 11–16 – From lab to patient: how statistics shapes decisions in medical treatment 
  • Mike Campbell, Emeritus Professor of Medical Statistics, University of Sheffield, William Guy Lecturer for age 16+ – Can I really believe that number? Statistics and Covid-19  
Take a look at further information on the talks and the videos.