2011 Census Working Groups
SASPAC is represented on the Census Offices' recently formed 2011 Census Outputs and Web Services Working Groups. The former of these is tasked with advising on aspects of the Census output strategy and user requirements, and the latter will be investigating how the data could be delivered over the internet. For those not already aware, you can monitor and participate in the Census Offices' Output Consultation website here. To add your own comments and questions you need to register here and if you have any issues accessing the site contact ONS.

Data Visualisation Day - 7 July 2009
The giCentre at City University London offers cutting edge expertise in mapping and data visualisation and is increasingly working with commercial organisations and government to make sense of large data sets through visualisation. Their Visualisation Day has been designed to equip information professionals with guidance, ideas and skills relating to current visualisation methods, approaches and technologies. For more details visit their website.

Developments in Geodemographic Visualisation - 15 September 2009
The next OACUG seminar is on visualising geodemographics and enhancing interpretation and will be held at the Royal Statistical Society in London. Alex Singleton and Dan Vickers have put together a programme of expert presentations on the latest innovative developments, aimed at those with special professional and academic interest as well as users of geodemographics. For more details visit the OACUG website.