We are partnering with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to support aspiring data professionals. This collaboration aims to enhance career opportunities for students, paving the way for more and higher-quality job prospects for graduates.
Over the next three years, staff from the ONS, the UK’s national statistical institute which has a base in Darlington, near Durham, will deliver lectures and training for master’s students in Data Science and Business Analytics.
PhD students will also work alongside ONS experts on priority research projects. The partnership includes recruitment events, providing students with pathways to internships, and graduate jobs at the ONS.
ONS staff will also benefit from this collaboration by accessing our Business School’s MBA courses and bespoke training programmes, enabling them to enhance their skills and qualifications.
In a world that’s being driven by data it’s more important than ever that we not only inspire the next generation of data scientists and analysts, but that we’re giving them the best training and experiences possible. I’m delighted that the ONS and Durham University have come together to make this happen in what will be a hugely beneficial partnership for everyone involved.
Driving collaborative research
The partnership will also strengthen research collaboration between the ONS and ourselves. Our academics will contribute their expertise to critical research projects in areas including economic statistics and methodology.
A recent workshop we hosted brought together ONS and academic experts to identify key areas of focus for future research within economic statistics and methodology.
Durham University produces research and graduates that transform the world. Our partnership with the ONS will further enable academic expertise to shape economic thinking and data methodology, while also providing exceptional opportunities for our students to build successful careers in data science and analytics.
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Left to right: Professor Kieran Fernandes, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research Development and Business Engagement, Durham University; Sir Ian Diamond, National Statistician; Professor Karen O’Brien, Vice-Chancellor, Durham University; Heather Bovill, ONS Head of Site for Darlington Economic Campus; Professor Martin Evans, Executive Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Durham University.
