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ADR UK’s annual PhD student gathering wrapped up this week in Edinburgh, bringing together final-year doctoral researchers from across the UK for two days of learning, reflection and connection. Hosted by ADR Scotland at the Edinburgh Futures Institute, the event marked a key moment for students preparing to move beyond their PhDs and into the next stage of their careers.
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This placement opportunity with the Office for Statistics Regulation explores the current and future role of new data sources and methods in official statistics production and dissemination. The placement is mainly remote, with successful applicants embedded within a supportive team within OSR. The closing date for applications is 7 March 2026.
Applications are now open for the UCL Birkbeck Medical Research Council Doctoral Training Programme, which is recruiting new PhD students to begin in September 2026. Under the health of the public theme, the programme is seeking ambitious researchers interested in using population data to address major public health challenges.
The annual gathering for ADR UK PhD students recently brought together our whole student cohort for an event filled with networking, peer-led learning, and team-building opportunities. The event served as an inspiring platform for PhD students from diverse research areas to exchange ideas and share insights, fostering meaningful collaborations across disciplines.
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) is providing a placement opportunity to improve the way OSR regulates official statistics across the UK statistical system, by creating greater accountability for government departments to comply with the intelligent transparency principles. The project seeks to develop a monitoring and reporting approach for intelligent transparency, which will be summarised in a report. Applications for the opportunity will close on 31 October.
