Analysis Function

Learning Bytes Week 11; If you’re working in a digital and data role or curious about the Government Digital and Data profession, these beginner courses could kickstart your journey. The hub also offers intermediate, advanced courses + spotlight webinars; …mentdigitalanddatahub.campaign.gov.uk/learn/digital-…

Learning Bytes Week 10; Using the five day weather forecast to plan your weekend? 🌧️☀️❄️ Weather and climate science rely on enormous volumes of data, this @metoffice article goes behind the scenes of the forecast and how meteorologists use this data; metoffice.gov.uk/blog/2026/how-…

📣 Guidance update ✨ As part of the @UKGSS review of the ethnicity harmonised standard, the harmonisation team recently ran a public consultation. We have now published the evaluation criteria that will be used when analysing consultation responses: analysisfunction.civilservice.gov.uk/policy-store/r…

Highly commended in the People’s Choice Award: @Ofstednews Research + Evaluation team, in collaboration with Research in Practice @ncbtweets for “From Trait to State: How Ofsted Might Consider Conceptualising Vulnerability for Inspection and Regulation”👏 analysisfunction.civilservice.gov.uk/news/announcin…

Continuing our day of celebration, we’d like to give a round of applause to @delythjames from @WelshGovernment, runner-up in the People’s Choice Award. Delyth was praised by the judges for her “really strong set of examples and impact in profession” 👏 analysisfunction.civilservice.gov.uk/news/announcin…

Learning Bytes Week 9; Making the best first impression is crucial in any professional setting and especially in interviews. In this short TED Talk, communications expert Rebecca Okamoto outlines five simple ways to introduce yourself in 20 words or less: ted.com/talks/rebecca_…

We are thrilled to announce the winner of this year’s People’s Choice Award is... Eva Grace from the Government Actuary’s Department for her work “Cross-government investment advice”. Huge congratulations Eva on this fantastic recognition of your work 🎉 analysisfunction.civilservice.gov.uk/news/announcin…

People's Choice Award closes at midnight tonight 🏆🎉 We have two entries currently very close at the top so your vote could make all the difference! Recap on our website and vote for the winner or runner up you think is most inspiring; analysisfunction.civilservice.gov.uk/news/winners-o…

Learning Bytes Week 8; Spotlight on Government Actuary's Department. This blog from the Advice Innovation Team considers how to use AI technology in complex consulting workflows and how they managed challenges with AI sounding right, but getting it wrong; analysisfunction.civilservice.gov.uk/blog/making-ar…

Entries are open for the 2026 Campion Award for Excellence in Official Statistics🎉 In partnership with @RoyalStatSoc and @civilserviceworld, the award recognises innovation and good practice across UK official statistics. Apply by 10 April 2026👇 uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/campion-a…

📢 Northern Ireland Census User Needs consultation is CLOSING SOON! Have your say👉consultations2.nidirect.gov.uk/dof/nisra-cens… #NISRA #Census2031

Today, Ed Humpherson, Head of Office for Statistics Regulation, gave evidence to the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee as they consider propriety, ethics and the wider standards landscape in the UK 🔎📊👇

People’s Choice Award reminder 🏆 ⏰🎉Voting closes this Friday! Browse the eligible winners and runners-up on our website and choose the one that inspires you the most to be our People’s Choice Award winner before voting closes at midnight this Friday analysisfunction.civilservice.gov.uk/news/winners-o…

Have you got your vote in yet for this year’s People’s Choice Award? 🎉 🏆 Time is running out so make sure to choose your favourite before voting closes next Friday 27 February ⏰ smartsurvey.co.uk/s/AF_Peoples_C…

Learning Bytes Week 7; check out recent updates to our Data Visualisation guidance for sequential colour palettes 🎨 📊 Colour can change how we see information in charts. When colour is used well it can enhance statistical content and make it clearer. analysisfunction.civilservice.gov.uk/policy-store/d…

Learning Bytes Week 6: @NISRA were celebrated twice in one day during Analysis in Government Awards Week but what do they do and what are analysts in NISRA working on? Learn about two online resources designed to make data clear and publicly accessible; #communication-award-winner-northern-ireland-statistics-and-research-agency-nisra-" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">analysisfunction.civilservice.gov.uk/news/winners-o…

Week 5 Learning Byte: "Who do you want to be? It's a simple question, and whether you know it or not, you're answering it every day through your actions." In this TEDTalk, Christine Porath talks about how culture and respect impact business success. ted.com/talks/christin…

🎙️In this episode of "Statistically Speaking", Permanent Secretary Darren Tierney sets out his direction for 2026 and shares a message for everyone who relies on @ONS data. Listen here: sites.libsyn.com/397223/the-roa…

📢 There is still time to join us tomorrow to explore the biggest transformation of consumer price #inflation statistics in a generation. No technical expertise needed. Open to all. Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/transforming…

⏰There's one week remaining to share your needs in the GSS ethnicity harmonisation consultation, which closes on 4 February. Don't miss your opportunity to respond. English: consultations.ons.gov.uk/harmonisation/… Welsh: consultations.ons.gov.uk/harmonisation/…