Office for National Statistics Research Excellence Series 2026

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) Research Excellence Series is a yearly programme of virtual talks showcasing exceptional projects using secure data. This year's series includes the winners from the ONS Research Excellence Awards 2025, which celebrated excellent and innovative analyses carried out using secure data. 

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Each session explores the journey of a unique research project – from inception and methodology to dissemination and real-world impact. The series features speakers from across the research community, offering a chance to hear directly from researchers about the data, the discoveries and the difference their work makes.

Read more about each event and sign up above.