UKCOTS: Teaching Statistics in HE, across all disciplines

UK Conference On Teaching Statistics (UKCOTS) is for everyone with an interest in the teaching of statistics in higher education in whatever department or discipline. UKCOTS is supported by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS).

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While the primary intended audience is statistics educators working in higher education, the conference is open to all, including those interested in pre-18 statistics education, or in professional training.

We are happy to announce that the next UKCOTS will be held in London in 2027, with more details below.

UKCOTS 2027 - Call for abstracts open!

We are delighted to announce that UKCOTS 2027 will take place on 16-18 June 2027 at Imperial College London, jointly organised with UCL.

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The call for abstracts is now open for UKCOTS 2027. Proposals can be for individual contributions of 5 minutes (e.g. lightning talk) or 20 minutes (e.g. longer talk or activity), which will be delivered as part of sessions arranged by the organisers. Alternatively, you may wish to propose an entire 60 minute session yourself (e.g. an interactive workshop, a hackathon, a series of connected talks, or a panel discussion). Please note that due to time constraints, it is likely only a small number of 60 minute proposals will be accepted. There is also the option of a poster presentation. We encourage creativity in your proposals, and interactivity will be viewed favourably. The conference will be in person only: presenters will be expected to join us in London for the conference.

Submit your proposal using the online form.

The abstract deadline is 5th February 2027.

UKCOTS 2027 - Timeline

Below is a timeline of deadlines and other dates prior to the conference:

  • Call for abstracts: 11th November 2026

  • Closing date for abstracts: 5th February 2027

  • Reply to all those proposing abstracts: 19th March 2027

  • Registration opens: 19th March 2027

  • Registration closes: 28th May 2027

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