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This webpage was updated on 4 November 2026 to update the Areas of Research Interest (ARIs) published in 2023, incorporating revised themes, research questions, and areas of focus
This publication sets out the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR)’s updated Areas of Research Interest (ARIs), which are framed around our vision of statistics that serve the public good. We outline research questions we are interested in learning more about, what we can offer researchers, and how we decide on collaborations. The research areas we are interested in include:
Trust and confidence in evidence:
- Confidence, trust and assurance
- Trust in the use of data
- Misinformation
Evidence in a changing world
- Changing information environment
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies
Public value, understanding, and representation
- Society’s need for information
- Public involvement and engagement
If you would like to share evidence or collaborate with us on any of these areas, please contact us at research.function@statistics.gov.uk.