Do you have an interest in statistics or data science and want to help run events for the local community?
We organise 3-4 open events a year on emerging or high-interest topics to engage with Merseyside's local statistical community and beyond. We aim to connect with all levels of statistical expertise, from academic staff and students to local organisations and industries, and even local schools. If you’re new to us, our events in the last year have included talks on the role of data science in computer games development, how modellers and epidemiologists are tackling neglected tropical diseases, and even statistical insights into the Eurovision Song Contest. We also regularly hold joint events with other organisations such as the University of Liverpool, HiPyLiv, and the UK Data Service.
More info can be found at
http://rss.org.uk/merseyside and you can experience some of our events through archived broadcasts on our YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/@RSSMerseyside
We’re looking for new committee members to help run the Local Group by contributing ideas, assisting in organising and running events, attending meetings and representing the committee, handling web and social media presence, and networking with the wider RSS. We have up to eight spaces on the committee available and all are welcome to join across any professional sector and career stage (including students), as long as you hold an active membership as a fellow of the RSS. We also have several officer roles available, including Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer of the group.
If you wish to express interest or discuss joining the committee, please contact us at
merseysidelg@rss.org.uk by 31
st October 2023, with a short paragraph (no more than 200 words) briefly summarising your background and why you’d like to join the committee.
The RSS is committed to ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who care about good data and statistics.