Statistical methods, data science and artificial intelligence: the FSO and UniNE intensify their cooperation

Competence centre for data science Statistical methods, data science and artificial intelligence: the FSO and UniNE intensify their cooperation 25. The University of Neuchâtel (UniNE) and the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) are reinforcing their cooperation in the field of data science and statistical methods. In January, both institutions signed a cooperation agreement for the period 2021-2024. This news comes in the wake of the creation of a new Data Science and Statistical Methods division at the FSO and a new chair in data science at the UniNE. The aim is to promote the research and development of concrete projects in the digital field. The FSO is currently developing a structure to meet the challenges of the digitalisation of data science and statistical methods. A new division has been created to oversee this area.