New Zealand Statistical Association

NZ Statistical Association Conference 2019

We are delighted to announce the upcoming New Zealand Statistical Association Conference (NZSA2019), hosted by the University of Otago at our Dunedin campus and taking place during Otago’s 150th anniversary year.

The main conference activities will take place from Tuesday, 26th November to Thursday 28th November, with an evening welcome session on Monday, 25th November for those who arrive early.

We welcome all academic and industry statisticians, data analysts and practitioners to join us for this event.

Four talented keynote speakers have been confirmed:

Prof. Adrian Baddeley (Curtin University);
Prof. Martin Hazelton (Massey University/University of Otago);
A/Prof. Barbara Holland (University of Tasmania); and
A/Prof. Ivy Liu (Victoria University of Wellington).

Our aim is to celebrate statistics of all flavours, in particular given the growing student body at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

In addition to encouraging submission of contributed talks, we hope to schedule a formal poster presentation session given sufficient interest.

This is a particularly good option for practicing statisticians and students alike, providing wall-art for decades to come!

The conference website is now live. Registration and abstract submission is open; costs, important dates and other relevant information can be found at www.otago.ac.nz/nzsa.

For any queries, please email nzsa2019@otago.ac.nz.

Looking forward to seeing you all down here!

Dr. Tilman Davies

Chair, NZSA2019 Organising Committee

Mathematics in Industry NZ

24-28 June 2019,

University of Auckland Science Centre

Mathematics-in-Industry NZ (MINZ) events offer a collaborative approach to industry problem solving, where mathematical scientists tackle real life problems shared by companies.This week-long intensive period of collaborative brain-storming is a great way of solving problems arising in industry and the environment.

Come join us at University of Auckland Campus to solve interesting and vital industry challenges to help New Zealand businesses innovate and grow.

During the week long MINZ study group you will get to meet and work with fellow mathematicians from NZ and around the world to demonstrate your skills directly to industry representatives.

MINZ events deliver:

Methods to solve complex industrial problems
Links with mathematical scientists from top universities and national laboratories across the country
Access to advanced computing solutions and environments
Highly cost effective access to scientific advice
Fresh input of new ideas.

Latest Newsletter – January 2019

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