We will be celebrating our 80th anniversary on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 (12:00-3:00pm) in The Diamond, University of Sheffield.
We will start with a short AGM, and then we are delighted to host RSS President Professor Sir John Aston, who will give a seminar on “The Role of Statistics in Society". Afterwards, we will have further opportunity for questions, networking and reminiscing over a buffet lunch.
Please register for the seminar using the Book Now button, but if you would like to stay for the lunch, please also complete the form here.
The RSS Sheffield Local Group was formed 80 years ago in December 1945. We will mark the occasion with a special event on Wednesday 3rd December 2025, 12:00-3:00pm in The Diamond, Leavygreave Road, University of Sheffield.
We will start the event with a short AGM, Then, we are delighted to welcome Professor Sir John Aston for a seminar on “The role of Statistics in Society". John is RSS President, Harding Professor of Statistics in Public Life and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research at the University of Cambridge.
Following the seminar, there will be a buffet lunch to give further opportunities for questions, networking and reminiscing over 80 years of the RSS in Sheffield.
Please register for the seminar using the Book Now button, but if you would like to stay for the lunch, please also complete the form here.
Professor Sir John Aston, Royal Statistical Society President, Harding Professor of Statistics in Public Life and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research at the University of Cambridge.