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Posted: 27th May 2026
Sir David Spiegelhalter OBE is a renowned statistician and author.
One of the most well-known experts on risk and data has been announced as the guest speaker for Royal College Day 2026.
Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter OBE will deliver his talk titled Communicating evidence and uncertainty in a trustworthy way, during the afternoon session on Friday, 3 July.
An Emeritus Professor of Statistics at the University of Cambridge, Sir David is internationally renowned for his work on medical statistics and the public understanding of risk.
RCVS president Professor Tim Parkin FRCVS, who selected Sir David for this year’s event, said: “I am delighted to have finally managed to encourage Sir David to speak on my invitation - this is not the first time I have tried!
“His ability to make statistics relatable is something I have strived to do for my whole career. Understanding how important it is to be really clear about what the message is that you are trying to get across, how to do so without complexity but at the same time ensuring sufficient detail are presented is his real skill.
“As someone who has tried to influence policy making throughout my career, hearing Sir David talk about doing so in a world of uncertainty has enabled me to better communicate risk to those who are able to take action when provided that information in readily digestible formats.
“I know there will be something interesting and entertaining for everyone who attends - it will not be the same as a statistics lecture at veterinary school.”
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