We are looking for 2 recent PhD or Master graduates (or candidates about to submit) to work for 6 months at Iris Data Science, funded by Callaghan R&D career grants (https://www.callaghaninnovation.govt.nz/student-grants/rd-career-grants). One position is for a statistician / operations researcher to work for one of our… Read More
2021 series – Looking on the bright side https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/2021-ihaka-lecture-series-looking-on-the-bright-side-tickets-131958231623 We should be worried about how much of our personal data businesses are gathering, but are there benefits to be had from allowing our health system to know more about us? We are on constant guard to protect our… Read More
Inaugural lecture by Professor Rachel Fewster, Department of Statistics, The University of Auckland Monday, 30 November 2020, 6:00 – 7:00 PM (with refreshments at 5:00 PM) Engineering Lecture Theatre 401, Building 401 (401-401) 20 Symonds Street, Auckland Abstract Statistics is all about making sense of data. The ecological… Read More
Workshop dates 20th and 21st November (2 day online workshop) Description This two day short course will provide participants with a good understanding of statistical techniques appropriate for analyzing longitudinal and clustered data. Using provided medical and epidemiological datasets, participants will undertake a series of tasks using… Read More
The Bayesian Section of the SSA is pleased to announce a webinar with Gael M. Martin on 11 November 2020 at 4-5PM (AEDT). 6-7pm NZDT About this webinar: The Bayesian statistical paradigm uses the language of probability to express uncertainty about the phenomena that generate observed data. Probability… Read More
The Conference is online this year, and is coming up in November 2020. Registration is FREE! https://nzmaspconference.wordpress.com/nzmasp2020/… Read More
It is with sadness we share news of the passing of Sir Vaughan Jones FRS Hon FRSNZ, aged 67, from the complications from an ear infection. Sir Jones will be remembered as a brilliant mathematician who made outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics, scientific research and higher education. Read More
Submit an abstract! We are proud to announce the Statistical Consulting Network 2020 Meeting, a virtual event where statistical consultants can connect, present their ideas, discuss best practice, and more! The event will be held 7-9 December 2020 in three-hour sessions (11am-2pm AEDT), and will feature: A keynote talk… Read More
The old ANZSTAT mail list has now been replaced by ANZSTAT discussion forum, hosted by the Statistical Society of Australia. This is a great place to connect with the statistical community, to have interesting discussions, and advise of jobs vacancies or upcoming events. You can join the forum here… Read More
