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R tool and conference
Learning and developmentDetails of a new web-designed tool for calibration of survey weights and the 6th International Conference on the Use of R in Official Statistics.
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Diversity in the Government Analytical Service
In September 2017, the GSS launched the Cross-Government Analytical Function Survey, to coincide with National Inclusion Week. The survey was endorsed by John Pullinger, the National Statistician, who said: “The GSS is committed to making sure that all our people are able to meet their potential. This includes ensuring we provide the right support […]
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Limited places are available for GSS members at the Women into Leadership conference. Read for more information
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Learn R and Python online with DataCamp
Learning and developmentAre you interested in Data Science e-learning such as R or Python, if so, why not try DataCamp?
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Upcoming MSc in Data Analytics for Government (MDataGov) Modules
Learning and developmentFollowing the successful launch of the MSc in Data Analytics for Government in July 2017 and the delivery of the Data Science Foundations module at ONS Newport in January by Oxford Brookes University, the Data Science Campus and the ONS Learning Academy invite you to apply to a module from the MSc in Data […]
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Refreshed GSS website – a first look
GSS websiteThe Good Practice Team’s (GPT) work to refresh the GSS website has reached a significant milestone last week, as we received an initial prototype of what the future version of the site could look like.
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RSS Campion Awards and International Conference
The date has been set for the RSS 2018 International Conference, plus entries for the 2018 Campion Award for Excellence in Official Statistics are now open.
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Office for Statistics Regulation publishes refreshed Code of Practice
Code of PracticeThe Office for Statistics Regulation has published a new, refreshed version of the Code of Practice for Statistics.
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Analytical Learning & Development – What’s happening?
Learning and developmentFollowing my appointment to the Analytical Learning & Development (L&D) team I thought I’d share with you an outline of where we are and what you can expect over the next twelve months. Initially, I have heavily engaged with my colleagues in the Knowledge, Learning and Capability division to baseline Analytical L&D and see how […]
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