Past PSI Events

Conferences

Membership Town Hall: PSI/RSS merger

Royal Statistical Society
12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX

5-7pm, Tuesday July 12th 2016

PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE JOINING INSTRUCTIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION;

http://conta.cc/29TeSP4

If you are not able to join via teleconference please use the dial in details below:

Dial-in details for within the UK

Phone number: 0330 336 6002
Passcode: 476 766 1144

Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX and web-conference.

At the meeting the membership will learn about the terms of the proposed merger between PSI and the RSS and have the opportunity to ask questions of PSI directors involved in merger discussions and of representatives of the RSS.

PSI members will be asked to vote on a proposed merger between RSS and PSI at an extraordinary general meeting in September.

Under the proposed terms of the merger, PSI would become the Pharmaceutical Statistics Section of the RSS. More details, including those terms and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the PSI website.

Click here to visit the RSS proposal page.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The meeting will be divided into two parts: one will be a presentation of information relevant to the merger and the second will be a formal debate of the merger. Attendees are welcome to contribute speeches to the debate. In order to allow participation from the maximum number of attendees, those making contributed speeches are asked to keep to two minutes speaking. To help the meeting run smoothly, please register your interest in speaking in advance with the meeting chair or at the PSI email address (psi@mci-group.com). Speakers who have given notice in advance will be given first preference on the night. 

Agenda

10 minute review of the agenda and rules for debate

Background to the merger
• 10 minute presentation of PSI’s state-of-the-nation and strategy (as it stood before the JAC discussions)
• 10 minutes presentation of RSS (strategy and structure)
• 10 minute presentation of proposed charter
Any materials presented will be made available in advance on the PSI website. 

Debate (Chair: Katherine Hutchinson)
25 minutes of formal speeches: 4x6 minute speeches (2 x pro, 2 x anti) debating whether or not PSI should merge into the RSS
20-35 minutes of contributed speeches: up to 15x2 minute speeches taken from the floor/phone lines 
10 minutes of formal rebuttal: 2x5 minute rebuttal/summary speeches from the debaters (1 x pro, 1 x anti). 

Final Q&A and closeout
10 minutes of questions to JAC, PSI BoD, RSS representatives about issues raised by discussion
Summary by the chair of next steps

Standing orders for the debate 
Timing: 6 minute speeches for invited speakers, with 30 seconds maximum overrun strictly enforced. Two minutes for contributed speakers, with no overrun.
One bite at the cherry: with  the exception of the one rebuttal speech for each side and interruptions (see below) each speaker can only speak once. If there is time left over at the end, repeat contributions will be solicited by the chair.
Interruptions: 
• attendees can offer questions/comments by raising their hand. 
• Speakers are not obliged to cede the floor. 
• If a comment is accepted, it should be <15 seconds long. 
• No interruptions can be offered during an (invited/contributed) speaker’s first  and last minute (/30 seconds)
Rebuttal speeches: these should aim to answer questions raised during the debate or challenge arguments made by the opposing side. They should not bring up new material or arguments unless necessary to make a rebuttal.

Scientific Meetings

Membership Town Hall: PSI/RSS merger

Royal Statistical Society
12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX

5-7pm, Tuesday July 12th 2016

PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE JOINING INSTRUCTIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION;

http://conta.cc/29TeSP4

If you are not able to join via teleconference please use the dial in details below:

Dial-in details for within the UK

Phone number: 0330 336 6002
Passcode: 476 766 1144

Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX and web-conference.

At the meeting the membership will learn about the terms of the proposed merger between PSI and the RSS and have the opportunity to ask questions of PSI directors involved in merger discussions and of representatives of the RSS.

PSI members will be asked to vote on a proposed merger between RSS and PSI at an extraordinary general meeting in September.

Under the proposed terms of the merger, PSI would become the Pharmaceutical Statistics Section of the RSS. More details, including those terms and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the PSI website.

Click here to visit the RSS proposal page.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The meeting will be divided into two parts: one will be a presentation of information relevant to the merger and the second will be a formal debate of the merger. Attendees are welcome to contribute speeches to the debate. In order to allow participation from the maximum number of attendees, those making contributed speeches are asked to keep to two minutes speaking. To help the meeting run smoothly, please register your interest in speaking in advance with the meeting chair or at the PSI email address (psi@mci-group.com). Speakers who have given notice in advance will be given first preference on the night. 

Agenda

10 minute review of the agenda and rules for debate

Background to the merger
• 10 minute presentation of PSI’s state-of-the-nation and strategy (as it stood before the JAC discussions)
• 10 minutes presentation of RSS (strategy and structure)
• 10 minute presentation of proposed charter
Any materials presented will be made available in advance on the PSI website. 

Debate (Chair: Katherine Hutchinson)
25 minutes of formal speeches: 4x6 minute speeches (2 x pro, 2 x anti) debating whether or not PSI should merge into the RSS
20-35 minutes of contributed speeches: up to 15x2 minute speeches taken from the floor/phone lines 
10 minutes of formal rebuttal: 2x5 minute rebuttal/summary speeches from the debaters (1 x pro, 1 x anti). 

Final Q&A and closeout
10 minutes of questions to JAC, PSI BoD, RSS representatives about issues raised by discussion
Summary by the chair of next steps

Standing orders for the debate 
Timing: 6 minute speeches for invited speakers, with 30 seconds maximum overrun strictly enforced. Two minutes for contributed speakers, with no overrun.
One bite at the cherry: with  the exception of the one rebuttal speech for each side and interruptions (see below) each speaker can only speak once. If there is time left over at the end, repeat contributions will be solicited by the chair.
Interruptions: 
• attendees can offer questions/comments by raising their hand. 
• Speakers are not obliged to cede the floor. 
• If a comment is accepted, it should be <15 seconds long. 
• No interruptions can be offered during an (invited/contributed) speaker’s first  and last minute (/30 seconds)
Rebuttal speeches: these should aim to answer questions raised during the debate or challenge arguments made by the opposing side. They should not bring up new material or arguments unless necessary to make a rebuttal.

Training Courses

Membership Town Hall: PSI/RSS merger

Royal Statistical Society
12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX

5-7pm, Tuesday July 12th 2016

PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE JOINING INSTRUCTIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION;

http://conta.cc/29TeSP4

If you are not able to join via teleconference please use the dial in details below:

Dial-in details for within the UK

Phone number: 0330 336 6002
Passcode: 476 766 1144

Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX and web-conference.

At the meeting the membership will learn about the terms of the proposed merger between PSI and the RSS and have the opportunity to ask questions of PSI directors involved in merger discussions and of representatives of the RSS.

PSI members will be asked to vote on a proposed merger between RSS and PSI at an extraordinary general meeting in September.

Under the proposed terms of the merger, PSI would become the Pharmaceutical Statistics Section of the RSS. More details, including those terms and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the PSI website.

Click here to visit the RSS proposal page.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The meeting will be divided into two parts: one will be a presentation of information relevant to the merger and the second will be a formal debate of the merger. Attendees are welcome to contribute speeches to the debate. In order to allow participation from the maximum number of attendees, those making contributed speeches are asked to keep to two minutes speaking. To help the meeting run smoothly, please register your interest in speaking in advance with the meeting chair or at the PSI email address (psi@mci-group.com). Speakers who have given notice in advance will be given first preference on the night. 

Agenda

10 minute review of the agenda and rules for debate

Background to the merger
• 10 minute presentation of PSI’s state-of-the-nation and strategy (as it stood before the JAC discussions)
• 10 minutes presentation of RSS (strategy and structure)
• 10 minute presentation of proposed charter
Any materials presented will be made available in advance on the PSI website. 

Debate (Chair: Katherine Hutchinson)
25 minutes of formal speeches: 4x6 minute speeches (2 x pro, 2 x anti) debating whether or not PSI should merge into the RSS
20-35 minutes of contributed speeches: up to 15x2 minute speeches taken from the floor/phone lines 
10 minutes of formal rebuttal: 2x5 minute rebuttal/summary speeches from the debaters (1 x pro, 1 x anti). 

Final Q&A and closeout
10 minutes of questions to JAC, PSI BoD, RSS representatives about issues raised by discussion
Summary by the chair of next steps

Standing orders for the debate 
Timing: 6 minute speeches for invited speakers, with 30 seconds maximum overrun strictly enforced. Two minutes for contributed speakers, with no overrun.
One bite at the cherry: with  the exception of the one rebuttal speech for each side and interruptions (see below) each speaker can only speak once. If there is time left over at the end, repeat contributions will be solicited by the chair.
Interruptions: 
• attendees can offer questions/comments by raising their hand. 
• Speakers are not obliged to cede the floor. 
• If a comment is accepted, it should be <15 seconds long. 
• No interruptions can be offered during an (invited/contributed) speaker’s first  and last minute (/30 seconds)
Rebuttal speeches: these should aim to answer questions raised during the debate or challenge arguments made by the opposing side. They should not bring up new material or arguments unless necessary to make a rebuttal.

Journal Club

Membership Town Hall: PSI/RSS merger

Royal Statistical Society
12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX

5-7pm, Tuesday July 12th 2016

PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE JOINING INSTRUCTIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION;

http://conta.cc/29TeSP4

If you are not able to join via teleconference please use the dial in details below:

Dial-in details for within the UK

Phone number: 0330 336 6002
Passcode: 476 766 1144

Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX and web-conference.

At the meeting the membership will learn about the terms of the proposed merger between PSI and the RSS and have the opportunity to ask questions of PSI directors involved in merger discussions and of representatives of the RSS.

PSI members will be asked to vote on a proposed merger between RSS and PSI at an extraordinary general meeting in September.

Under the proposed terms of the merger, PSI would become the Pharmaceutical Statistics Section of the RSS. More details, including those terms and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the PSI website.

Click here to visit the RSS proposal page.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The meeting will be divided into two parts: one will be a presentation of information relevant to the merger and the second will be a formal debate of the merger. Attendees are welcome to contribute speeches to the debate. In order to allow participation from the maximum number of attendees, those making contributed speeches are asked to keep to two minutes speaking. To help the meeting run smoothly, please register your interest in speaking in advance with the meeting chair or at the PSI email address (psi@mci-group.com). Speakers who have given notice in advance will be given first preference on the night. 

Agenda

10 minute review of the agenda and rules for debate

Background to the merger
• 10 minute presentation of PSI’s state-of-the-nation and strategy (as it stood before the JAC discussions)
• 10 minutes presentation of RSS (strategy and structure)
• 10 minute presentation of proposed charter
Any materials presented will be made available in advance on the PSI website. 

Debate (Chair: Katherine Hutchinson)
25 minutes of formal speeches: 4x6 minute speeches (2 x pro, 2 x anti) debating whether or not PSI should merge into the RSS
20-35 minutes of contributed speeches: up to 15x2 minute speeches taken from the floor/phone lines 
10 minutes of formal rebuttal: 2x5 minute rebuttal/summary speeches from the debaters (1 x pro, 1 x anti). 

Final Q&A and closeout
10 minutes of questions to JAC, PSI BoD, RSS representatives about issues raised by discussion
Summary by the chair of next steps

Standing orders for the debate 
Timing: 6 minute speeches for invited speakers, with 30 seconds maximum overrun strictly enforced. Two minutes for contributed speakers, with no overrun.
One bite at the cherry: with  the exception of the one rebuttal speech for each side and interruptions (see below) each speaker can only speak once. If there is time left over at the end, repeat contributions will be solicited by the chair.
Interruptions: 
• attendees can offer questions/comments by raising their hand. 
• Speakers are not obliged to cede the floor. 
• If a comment is accepted, it should be <15 seconds long. 
• No interruptions can be offered during an (invited/contributed) speaker’s first  and last minute (/30 seconds)
Rebuttal speeches: these should aim to answer questions raised during the debate or challenge arguments made by the opposing side. They should not bring up new material or arguments unless necessary to make a rebuttal.

Webinars

Membership Town Hall: PSI/RSS merger

Royal Statistical Society
12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX

5-7pm, Tuesday July 12th 2016

PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE JOINING INSTRUCTIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION;

http://conta.cc/29TeSP4

If you are not able to join via teleconference please use the dial in details below:

Dial-in details for within the UK

Phone number: 0330 336 6002
Passcode: 476 766 1144

Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX and web-conference.

At the meeting the membership will learn about the terms of the proposed merger between PSI and the RSS and have the opportunity to ask questions of PSI directors involved in merger discussions and of representatives of the RSS.

PSI members will be asked to vote on a proposed merger between RSS and PSI at an extraordinary general meeting in September.

Under the proposed terms of the merger, PSI would become the Pharmaceutical Statistics Section of the RSS. More details, including those terms and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the PSI website.

Click here to visit the RSS proposal page.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The meeting will be divided into two parts: one will be a presentation of information relevant to the merger and the second will be a formal debate of the merger. Attendees are welcome to contribute speeches to the debate. In order to allow participation from the maximum number of attendees, those making contributed speeches are asked to keep to two minutes speaking. To help the meeting run smoothly, please register your interest in speaking in advance with the meeting chair or at the PSI email address (psi@mci-group.com). Speakers who have given notice in advance will be given first preference on the night. 

Agenda

10 minute review of the agenda and rules for debate

Background to the merger
• 10 minute presentation of PSI’s state-of-the-nation and strategy (as it stood before the JAC discussions)
• 10 minutes presentation of RSS (strategy and structure)
• 10 minute presentation of proposed charter
Any materials presented will be made available in advance on the PSI website. 

Debate (Chair: Katherine Hutchinson)
25 minutes of formal speeches: 4x6 minute speeches (2 x pro, 2 x anti) debating whether or not PSI should merge into the RSS
20-35 minutes of contributed speeches: up to 15x2 minute speeches taken from the floor/phone lines 
10 minutes of formal rebuttal: 2x5 minute rebuttal/summary speeches from the debaters (1 x pro, 1 x anti). 

Final Q&A and closeout
10 minutes of questions to JAC, PSI BoD, RSS representatives about issues raised by discussion
Summary by the chair of next steps

Standing orders for the debate 
Timing: 6 minute speeches for invited speakers, with 30 seconds maximum overrun strictly enforced. Two minutes for contributed speakers, with no overrun.
One bite at the cherry: with  the exception of the one rebuttal speech for each side and interruptions (see below) each speaker can only speak once. If there is time left over at the end, repeat contributions will be solicited by the chair.
Interruptions: 
• attendees can offer questions/comments by raising their hand. 
• Speakers are not obliged to cede the floor. 
• If a comment is accepted, it should be <15 seconds long. 
• No interruptions can be offered during an (invited/contributed) speaker’s first  and last minute (/30 seconds)
Rebuttal speeches: these should aim to answer questions raised during the debate or challenge arguments made by the opposing side. They should not bring up new material or arguments unless necessary to make a rebuttal.

Careers Meetings

Membership Town Hall: PSI/RSS merger

Royal Statistical Society
12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX

5-7pm, Tuesday July 12th 2016

PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE JOINING INSTRUCTIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION;

http://conta.cc/29TeSP4

If you are not able to join via teleconference please use the dial in details below:

Dial-in details for within the UK

Phone number: 0330 336 6002
Passcode: 476 766 1144

Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX and web-conference.

At the meeting the membership will learn about the terms of the proposed merger between PSI and the RSS and have the opportunity to ask questions of PSI directors involved in merger discussions and of representatives of the RSS.

PSI members will be asked to vote on a proposed merger between RSS and PSI at an extraordinary general meeting in September.

Under the proposed terms of the merger, PSI would become the Pharmaceutical Statistics Section of the RSS. More details, including those terms and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the PSI website.

Click here to visit the RSS proposal page.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The meeting will be divided into two parts: one will be a presentation of information relevant to the merger and the second will be a formal debate of the merger. Attendees are welcome to contribute speeches to the debate. In order to allow participation from the maximum number of attendees, those making contributed speeches are asked to keep to two minutes speaking. To help the meeting run smoothly, please register your interest in speaking in advance with the meeting chair or at the PSI email address (psi@mci-group.com). Speakers who have given notice in advance will be given first preference on the night. 

Agenda

10 minute review of the agenda and rules for debate

Background to the merger
• 10 minute presentation of PSI’s state-of-the-nation and strategy (as it stood before the JAC discussions)
• 10 minutes presentation of RSS (strategy and structure)
• 10 minute presentation of proposed charter
Any materials presented will be made available in advance on the PSI website. 

Debate (Chair: Katherine Hutchinson)
25 minutes of formal speeches: 4x6 minute speeches (2 x pro, 2 x anti) debating whether or not PSI should merge into the RSS
20-35 minutes of contributed speeches: up to 15x2 minute speeches taken from the floor/phone lines 
10 minutes of formal rebuttal: 2x5 minute rebuttal/summary speeches from the debaters (1 x pro, 1 x anti). 

Final Q&A and closeout
10 minutes of questions to JAC, PSI BoD, RSS representatives about issues raised by discussion
Summary by the chair of next steps

Standing orders for the debate 
Timing: 6 minute speeches for invited speakers, with 30 seconds maximum overrun strictly enforced. Two minutes for contributed speakers, with no overrun.
One bite at the cherry: with  the exception of the one rebuttal speech for each side and interruptions (see below) each speaker can only speak once. If there is time left over at the end, repeat contributions will be solicited by the chair.
Interruptions: 
• attendees can offer questions/comments by raising their hand. 
• Speakers are not obliged to cede the floor. 
• If a comment is accepted, it should be <15 seconds long. 
• No interruptions can be offered during an (invited/contributed) speaker’s first  and last minute (/30 seconds)
Rebuttal speeches: these should aim to answer questions raised during the debate or challenge arguments made by the opposing side. They should not bring up new material or arguments unless necessary to make a rebuttal.

Upcoming Events

Joint PSI/EFSPI Visualisation SIG 'Wonderful Wednesday' Webinars

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AIMS SIG - Open-Source Lunch Bites

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PSI Mentoring 2026

Date: Ongoing 6 month cycle beginning late April/early May 2026 Are you a member of PSI looking to further your career or help develop others - why not sign up to the PSI Mentoring scheme? You can expand your network, improve your leadership skills and learn from more senior colleagues in the industry.

PSI Book Club Lunch and Learn: Communicating with Clarity and Confidence

If you have read Ros Atkins’ book The Art of Explanation or want to listen to the BBC’s ‘Communicator in Chief’, you are invited to join the PSI Book Club Lunch and Learn, to discuss the content and application with the author, Ros Atkins. Having written the book within the context of the news industry, Ros is keen to hear how we have applied the ideas as statisticians within drug development and clinical trials. There will be dedicated time during the webinar to ASK THE AUTHOR any questions – don’t miss out on this exclusive PSI Book Club event! Haven’t read the book yet? Pick up a copy today and join us. Explanation - identifying and communicating what we want to say - is described as an art, in the title of his book. However, the creativity comes from Ros’ discernment in identifying and describing a clear step-by-step process to follow and practice. Readers can learn Ros’ rules, developed and polished throughout his career as a journalist, to help communicate complex written or spoken information clearly.

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This course will consist of three online half-day workshops. The first will be aimed at building trust, the backbone of leadership and a key to becoming effective. This is key to building a solid foundation. The second will be on improving communication as a technical leader. This workshop will focus on communication strategies for different stakeholders and will involve tips on effective communication and how to develop the skills of active listening, coaching and what improv can teach us about good communication. The final workshop will bring these two components together to help leaders become more influential. This will also focus on how to use Steven Covey’s 7-Habits, in particular Habits 4, 5 and 6, which are called the habits of communication. The workshops will be interactive, allowing you to practice the concepts discussed. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. There will also be reflective time where you can think about what you are learning and how you might experiment with it.