Abstract

The data environment is changing rapidly with the emergence of new societal phenomena that need to be measured,
new actors producing and disseminating data, new statistical technologies and methodologies that create an
opportunity to produce more accurate, timely and detailed statistics. Official statistics producers are adapting the ways
in which they collect, produce and disseminate statistics through innovation, partnerships, leveraging the digital
transition.
Now more than ever, the official statistics community is in need of statisticians with a diverse, unique skillset who can
bring in new knowledge and perspectives and advance this transition within their organisations.
Partnerships between official statistics producers and universities are key in ensuring that the next generation of
statisticians is equipped with the right skills to contribute to a dynamic work environment and drive innovation.
This session will include presentations of such partnerships as well as learning practices and tools that are employed
in the official statistics community in order to provide statistics students with a well-rounded, up-to-date, quality
education. New opportunities and challenges will also be explored in a panel discussion