John Aston

@HardingProf

Harding Professor for Statistics in Public Life

statslab.cam.ac.uk/~jada2

Joined January 2021

John Aston
@HardingProf
Aug 22, 2024
This series of Stats-under-Pressue case studies really showcases the range of areas statisticians can contribute.
Royal Statistical Society
@RoyalStatSoc
Aug 22, 2024
We've released our final two case studies as part of our Statistics Under Pressure campaign ⚖️ Read about the trades-off involved in improving the coherence of UK homelessness statistics and in publishing regional quarterly GDP rss.org.uk/policy-campaig…
John Aston
@HardingProf
Jun 5, 2024
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Harding Prize for Trustworthy Communication. hardingprize.online
John Aston
@HardingProf
May 7, 2024
So many congratulations Alex - you'll be absolutely fantastic.
Alexandra Freeman
@alex_freeman
May 7, 2024
I am unbelievably excited to be given this opportunity. I applied for it (and anyone can: lordsappointments.independent.gov.uk) because it’s a chance to work in public service, whilst not being at the mercy of party politics.
John Aston
@HardingProf
Mar 29, 2024
Incredibly sad news. I always was so impressed with Ross' intellect and insights.
Duncan Campbell
@duncan_2qq
Mar 29, 2024
@rossjanderson Professor Ross Anderson, FRS, FREng Dear friend and treasured long term campaigner for privacy and security, Professor of Security Engineering at Cambridge University and Edinburgh University, Lovelace Medal winner, has died suddenly at home in Cambridge.
John Aston
@HardingProf
Feb 5, 2024
Five new research projects showcased by @ai_cam_mission highlight Cambridge University’s AI expertise for the benefit of society - setting out to tackle challenges across neuroscience, fertility, language equity, place-making and biodiversity: bit.ly/3StZSsM #AI_Deas