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Data Science Certificate case studies: Min Liang
Min Liang is a Senior Risk Manager at Aviva Singlife in Singapore where he leads the Group Enterprise Risk Function. He explains how he will be taking the techniques he learnt on the Certificate in Data Science course back to his workplace.
Data Science Certificate case studies: David Tudor-Griffith
David Tudor-Griffith was part of the first IFoA Data Science Certificate cohort. In this blog he tells us about his experience of taking part in the course and what actuaries can gain from it.
IFoA's Mental Health Working Party – bringing our work into the actuarial syllabus
Dave Matthews, Head of PRT Quote Production, Legal & General, discusses the IFoA’s Mental Health Working Party’s work on the changes to the actuarial syllabus and recaps the week of mental health podcasts from February.
Learning at Work Week 2025
Helen Nicholas looks at learnings and development over her career and how a lot of her more meaningful professional development came from learning at work.
What do actuaries actually do?
While we can all imagine the day to day life of a doctor or a teacher, when pushed most people would struggle to name anything that is a part of the normal schedule of an actuary. We’re here to demystify the world of actuarial science to give you a heads up on how to talk to your child about a career in this profession.
Actuaries: skills for the future
The life of an actuary is seen as relatively straightforward with the main career path for many in the insurance or finance industries. As the world changes and technology swiftly opens up new avenues, the future of actuarial science looks likely to become far broader than it ever has been previously.
Work experience for aspiring actuaries: a full guide
You’re probably focused on doing well at school and deciding which university to go to, but there is another event in your life you should prepare for. To succeed in any industry having relevant work experience is essential if you want to stand out.
Actuaries: what degrees can help?
If you enjoy working with numbers, there are several subjects that open doors to an actuarial career. From economics to engineering, here we explore some of the options.
Actuarial science: What subjects should you be studying at school?
Even though it feels a long way off, it’s always a good idea to start thinking about your career now. The best way to do that is to consider which subjects you should take to help you reach your goal. Luckily, we’ve put together a list of key subjects and extra activities for you to consider.