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Design, analysis and reporting of BMJ scientific misconduct survey was lacking – Sheila Bird Jan 18, 2012: Professor Sheila Bird has questioned the BMJ's conclusion that scientific misconduct is “alive and well” in the UK on the basis that its survey was blighted by numerous design flaws.

Spiegelhalter cites media's role in dominance of emotions over statistics about travel risks Jul 19, 2011: Professor David Spiegelhalter has highlighted how the media contributes to the difficulties in explaining relative risk, saying: "The rarer things become, the more coverage they get when they happen."

Memorial service for Roger Gray May 13, 2011: A memorial service for Heriot-Watt University statistics lecturer Roger Gray will be held on Monday 20 June in St Andrew's and St George’s Church in Edinburgh.

"Risk communication in a crisis is vital" says David Spiegelhalter in wake of Fukushima Apr 4, 2011: In reports carried by the BBC and New Scientist Professor David Spiegelhalter has stressed the need to give a measured view of the risks posed by the damaged Japanese Fukushima nuclear plant, and the wider issue of the safety of nuclear power.

Verrall appointed to pro vice chancellor at City University Feb 28, 2011: Professor Richard Verrall, RSS fellow, has been appointed to the new post of pro vice chancellor at City University. With a degree in Maths from Cambridge, an MSc in Statistics and a PhD in Actuarial Science from City University he will be taking charge of Strategy and Planning for the university from 1 March.

Why did May not act upon NPIA research findings, asks Bird Feb 10, 2011: Shortcomings identified by Professor Sheila Bird in the National Police Improvement Agency's (NPIA) reporting of costly research into public preferences for information about crime and policing have prompted her to speculate whether the Home Secretary disregarded the findings before launching the new police crime map or was bemused by their reporting.

Memorial meeting for Julian Besag Feb 1, 2011: A two-day meeting to celebrate the life and work of Julian Besag, who died last year, will be held in Bristol on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 April, 2011. A memorial gathering for Julian will be held on Friday afternoon which will be followed by a scientific symposium on the Saturday covering some of the many areas of statistical science to which Julian made contributions during his distinguished career. Go to the event listing for more details

Society announces 2011 Award winners Jan 18, 2011: The recipients of the Society's 2011 honours and awards have been announced.

Statisticians honoured Jan 4, 2011: The field of statistics is acclaimed in the New Year Honours list with four fellows of the Society honoured.

More or Less presents 2010 in numbers Jan 4, 2011: In its last programme of 2010, the BBC's More or Less summed up the year in numbers, with contributions from "its favourite number watchers" – a veritable who's who of the statistical community.