The real winner of the last five Rugby World Cups
Photo by James Coleman on UnsplashNow that the dust has settled on the 2019 Rugby…
Ray StefaniNovember 14, 2019
A World War II investigation, updated for the modern era
© IWM ( FLM 2000)"In the early morning of 13 June 1944, one week after…
Past winners and finalists of the Significance/YSS writing competition
If you are thinking of entering our annual writing competition for early-career statisticians, we recommend…
Brian TarranJanuary 10, 2019
NYU’s Letisha Smith wins 2018 writing competition
Letisha Smith, of New York University, was last night announced as the winner of the…
Brian TarranJune 25, 2018
Enter our writing competition for early-career statisticians
Are you an early-career statistician with the ability to write data-driven stories in an entertaining…
Brian TarranMarch 20, 2018
Anti-doping efforts, Russia’s medals and Olympic athletics winners post-1988
Four years ago, Russia hosted the Sochi Winter Olympics. Today, as the 2018 Games get…
Ray StefaniFebruary 9, 2018
Statistical analysis, Strictly on request
I don’t watch Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC’s hit reality dance show. I have seen…
Brian TarranDecember 11, 2017
And the winner of our 2017 writing competition is…
Judging took place last month for our writing competition for early-career statisticians. It was the…
Brian TarranJuly 4, 2017
Our 2017 writing competition is now open for entries
Are you an early-career statistician with the ability to tell data-driven stories in an entertaining…
Brian TarranApril 4, 2017
E-sports, mind sports and the Olympics: What is a sport, anyway?
Most of us could describe a sport if asked. It might involve physical exertion of…
Ray StefaniMarch 28, 2017
Our 2017 writing competition is now open for entries
Are you an early-career statistician with the ability to tell data-driven stories in an entertaining…
Brian TarranFebruary 20, 2017
Behind the scenes – February 2017 issue preview
Search the Internet Movie Database and you can find a list of 87 titles tagged…
Brian TarranFebruary 17, 2017
Adam Kashlak wins 2016 Young Statisticians Writing Competition
Adam Kashlak of the University of Cambridge has won the 2016 Young Statisticians Writing Competition,…
Brian TarranSeptember 8, 2016
The winner of the 2015 Young Statisticians Writing Competition is…
James Skeffington was today announced as the winner of the 2015 Young Statisticians Writing Competition…
Brian TarranSeptember 9, 2015
Shortlist announced for Young Statisticians Writing Competition
It's been another year of strong submissions for the Young Statisticians Writing Competition - our…
Brian TarranJuly 14, 2015
Making mistakes, minimising error – June 2015 issue preview
There are many opportunities for us to make wrong decisions in life – whether it…
Brian TarranJune 16, 2015
Football formulae: the maths behind the UEFA Champions League draw
The Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League football tournament kicked off this week…
Michael WallaceFebruary 14, 2013
