The Federation of European National Statistical Societies
About Us
The Federation promotes mutual communication, co-operation and interchange of views among all those interested in statistical sciences, in their scientific principles, in a broad sense and in as wide a range of applications as possible. The Federation serves as an agency for the dissemination of technical and scientific information among the National Statistical Societies forming the federation, promoting their mutual collaboration and those activities that can augment the research scientific impact of the members, including international conferences, journals, books and other publications.
News
- Statistical Accreditation: Junior application is now open FENStatS has now opened for the possibility to start uploading documentation for a junior accreditation.
- ISLP Poster Competition 2024-2025Registrations are open to participate in the International Poster Competition 2024-2025.
- Improving Accessibility, Harmonisation and Data Linkage in EuropeYou are invited on an online meeting `Improving Accessibility, Harmonisation and Data Linkage in Europe` that will take place on 15 Feb 2024.
- GEOMED 2024The GEOMED 2024 conference may be for you an interesting venue to discuss issues in spatial epidemiology, and you are cordially invited to participate in it.
- Trust me, I'm a StatisticianThe theme for the 2024 World Economic Forum is “Rebuilding Trust”, focusing on “the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability”. One way to gain and promote trust is through the accreditation standard launched by FENStatS.
- Webinar Series Continues to Democratize Statistical KnowledgeYou are invited to free webinars with a full support of resources aimed at democratizing statistical knowledge.
Objectives and activities
- The Federation collaborates with international statistical associations and in particular with the ISI (International Statistical Institute) and European Societies with statistical interests such as ENBIS (European Network for Business and Industrial Statistics).
- The Federation of European Statistical National Societies is web-based, with interactions and management mainly via the Internet; services, news and newsletters are made available on the Internet.
- The Federation encourages crossed participations in national events to increase international exchanges of experiences and research and to organise joint meetings on specific topics of interest for at least two European Member Societies.
- The Federation proposes actions to the European Commission, other European institutions and supplementary donors to secure funds for projects in research and education in statistics. Furthermore, FENStatS prepares and presents projects that cater to research and education needs in statistics and requires its delegates to serve in panels and committee where funding is decided.
- The Federation serves as an agency for the dissemination of technical and scientific information among the National Statistical Societies forming the federation, promoting their mutual collaboration and those activities that can augment the research scientific impact of the Members, including international conferences, journals, books and other publications.
- The Federation promotes mutual communication, co-operation and interchange of views among all those interested in statistical sciences, in their scientific principles, in a broad sense and in as wide a range of applications as possible.
- The Federation supports the immersion of doctorate and post-doctorate students in statistics in international research networks, and actively cooperates with ECAS (European Courses in Advanced Statistics).