Manchester Statistical Society: Monthly meetings in 2012
04 Jan 2012
Do you take an interest in current social and economic issues? Do you enjoy lively debate? Do you like to challenge the views of experts?
So do we!
The Manchester Statistical Society was formed in 1833 by a small group of friends who were concerned at the appalling living conditions endured by many people at the time and who believed that the collection of statistics and their discussion was a first step towards social reform.
Nearly 200 years later, we no longer collect statistics but we do still retain a keen interest in social and economic issues and statistics relating to them. At our monthly meetings, which are held from October to March, we invite a speaker distinguished in his or her field to present a paper on a current topic and afterwards members are free to question the speaker or challenge the conclusions reached - this often leads to lively debate! Recent topics have included the rising prison population, care of dementia sufferers, the modern co-operative movement, tackling economic disparities, and reshaping the BBC.
Why not come and join in the debate in 2012?
| Date | Event | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 17 January 2012 | Ten into one? The role of agglomeration in the making of modern Manchester | Mike Emmerich, Chief Executive, Manchester New Economy |
| Tuesday 7 February 2012 | Localism, tax competition and mayors - a revolution for English councils | Tony Travers, Professor and Director, Greater London Group, London School of Economics |
| Tuesday 6 March 2012 | Public health data and statistics in the age of market-driven health care | Allyson Pollock, Professor of Public Health Research and Policy, Queen Mary College, London University |
| Tuesday 12 June 2012 | Lewis Carroll in Numberland | Robin Wilson, Professor Emeritus, Open University and Pembroke College, Oxford |
For further information:
- Visit Manchester Statistical Society
or - e-mail membership@manstatsoc.org