UKCOTS: Teaching Statistics in HE, across all disciplines
University of Glasgow, 24th - 25th June, 2025
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).
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.
UKCOTS 25
We are delighted to announce that the next UKCOTS will take place at the University of Glasgow on the 24th and 25th of June 2025.
Registration for UKCOTS 25
Registration for UKCOTS 25 is now open and can be completed here.
The registration fee is £165 for two days and £105 for one day.
For RSS members, the registration fee is £150 for two days and £95 for one day.
We are offering a discounted rate for RSS Student Fellows and e-teacher members. The registration fee is £120 for 2 days and £70 for one day.
Call for poster presentations
All oral presentation slots have now been filled, but if you are interested in presenting a poster at the conference, please send a title and an abstract of no more than 400 words to conference@ukcots.org by 17:00 on Friday 16th May.
Workshop Proposals
For those interested in hosting a pre or post conference workshop during UKCOTS, we are happy to promote your event. We request that such workshops should be organised by the proposer.
UKCOTS 25 - Timeline
Below is a timeline of deadlines and other dates prior to the conference:
- Call for abstracts opens: 2nd December
- Closing date for abstracts: 21st February
- Reply to all those proposing abstracts: 27th March
- Registration opens: 27th March
- Registration closes: 6th June
Accommodation for UKCOTS
Due to other events taking place in Glasgow around the time of UKCOTS, accommodation prices are likely to increase as we approach the conference date. We would encourage attendees of UKCOTS to book their accommodation early to avoid price increases.
You can find further information on hotels around Glasgow and the university area here.
Promotional opportunities at UKCOTS 25
If you are interested in being a sponsor of UKCOTS 25, please get in touch via email: conference@ukcots.org
Keep in touch
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If you have any questions about the conference, please contact us at conference@ukcots.org
This conference is kindly sponsored by Timberlake Consultants
UKCOTS 25 is supported by the Glasgow Convention Bureau
Social Events
During the conference, we will hold several social events including an informal dinner. All events will take place in the city centre of Glasgow. More details to follow.