192nd Session

2024-2025 Speakers Confirmed

15 May 20241 min read

8 October 2024 Eliza Easton: Northern creative industry
12 November 2024 Dr Beatrice Heuser: The future of war Major SI Nicholson: The Army Reserves
10 December 2024 Dr Sorcha Gilroy: AI adoption across the public and private sectors
21 January 2025 Joshi Herrmann: Decline of local news
11 February 2025 Prof Dame Robina Shah: Compassion in healthcare
11 March 2025 Prof Caroline Jay: People and data
13 May 2025 (AGM) Brian Groom: “Made in Manchester”

See https://www.meetup.com/manchester-statistical-society-meetup-group for information about attending. Note that this session the venue and catering will be at three different venues, as we explore the best options for our members and guests.

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