Statistical Society of Australia upcoming events

SSA and NZSA Mentoring Program Professional Skills Webinar Series. Webinar 3: Robust reproducible research (18 Jun 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Join us for the SSA Mentoring Program Professional Skills Webinar Series, which in 2026 will be co-delivered with the NZSA Mentor Programme. This online professional development series is invaluable to statisticians who are looking to improve and enhance their skills in communication, time and project management.

Webinar 3:

Robust Reproducible Research

Presenter: Dr Simon Tuke, University of Adelaide

Date and Time: Thursday 18th June 2026, 12pm AEST

Abstract

“You did an analysis for me two years ago, well I have some new data to add to it”. Welcome to the world of statistical consulting. So how do we get from WTF to no hassle? In this webinar, we will look at some of the tools of the trade to ensure that the analysis you do today will make sense to future you. Topics covered with be project structure; version control; using quarto; and leaving breadcrumbs. Come along and see if there is anything that the presenter does, that you could steal.

Presenter's Bio - Dr Simon Tuke

Dr Tuke started his career as a veterinarian. After 12 years, he headed back to university to study maths and ended up with a PhD in statistics. He now lectures in statistics at the University of Adelaide and strongly believes that everyone should know stats.

Webinars:

Webinar 1: Thursday 23rd April 2026 12pm AEST. Building a team, one person at a time - A/Prof David Price, Doherty Institute
Webinar 2: Thursday 7th May 2026 11am AEST. Effective networking as a statistician - Prof Kelley M Kidwell, University of Michigan
Webinar 3: Thursday 18th June 2026 12pm AEST. Robust reproducible research - Dr Simon Tuke, University of Adelaide
Webinar 4: Thursday 30th July 2026 12pm AEST. Unlock your Mentoring Potential - Lisa Thomasen, Fonterra, New Zealand

Fees:

Mentoring program participants – Free (both SSA and NZSA) Registration code required
Non SSA/NZSA Members – $60.00
SSA/NZSA Members – $30.00

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations received prior to two weeks before the event will be refunded, minus the Stripe processing fee (1.75% + $0.30 per transaction) and an SSA administration fee of $20.

From then on, no part of the registration fee will be refunded. However, registrations are transferable within the same organisation. Please advise any changes to events@statsoc.org.au.

ICOTS -12th International Conference on Teaching Statistics (12 Jul 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The 12th International Conference on Teaching Statistics (ICOTS 12), to be held in Brisbane, 12–17 July 2026, will be the first time ICOTS will be hosted in Australia.

We are delighted to announce the ICOTS 12 keynote speakers:

• Prof Mine Çetinkaya–Rundel – Duke University

• Prof Dianne Cook – Monash University

• Emeritus Prof Sir Peter Donnelly – Genomics PLC, University of Oxford

• Prof Rob Gould – UCLA

• Dr Elena Proden – UNITAR

These outstanding speakers will bring a wealth of expertise and perspectives to ICOTS 12, setting the stage for an inspiring and thought-provoking program.

Key dates:

• Abstract submission deadline: 31 August 2025

• Notification of acceptance: 30 September 2025

• Optional refereed paper submission deadline: 30 November 2025

• Final papers (refereed and non-refereed) due: 30 April 2026

All accepted abstracts will appear in the official Conference Program and online Proceedings. Oral presenters are encouraged (but not required) to prepare a full paper for the Proceedings. Refereed papers will be clearly labelled as such.

For more information, please visit: https://icots12.oa-event.com

We look forward to welcoming you to Brisbane in 2026 for this landmark event in statistics education!

SSA and NZSA Mentoring Program Professional Skills Webinar Series. Webinar 4: Unlock your Mentoring Potential (30 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Webinar 4:

Unlock your Mentoring Potential

Presenter: Lisa Thomasen, Fonterra, New Zealand

Date and Time: Thursday 30th July 2026, 12pm AEST

Abstract

Mentoring can be a gamechanger for many individuals, with participants from both the SSA and NZSA Mentoring Programs sharing the benefits they’ve experienced. Every mentoring relationship is unique, with experiences varying widely. This session will explore some of the key differences between mentoring relationships with a focus on formality, longevity and preparation including tips on how to customise your mentoring relationship to make mentoring work for you.

Presenter's Bio - Lisa Thomasen

Lisa Thomasen has been a consultant statistician in industry for the past decade and is currently lead research statistician at Fonterra in New Zealand. Her work includes modelling milk powder functionality, analysing cheesecake performance, and investigating consumer preferences of yoghurts. Lisa co-ordinates the New Zealand Statistical Association (NZSA) mentoring program and was the 2024 recipient of the NZSA Campbell Award for her advocacy for students, early-career, and professional statisticians alongside her mentoring and community-building initiatives in this space.

Webinars:

Webinar 1: Thursday 23rd April 2026 12pm AEST. Building a team, one person at a time - A/Prof David Price, Doherty Institute
Webinar 2: Thursday 7th May 2026 11am AEST. Effective networking as a statistician - Prof Kelley M Kidwell, University of Michigan
Webinar 3: Thursday 18th June 2026 12pm AEST. Robust reproducible research - Dr Simon Tuke, University of Adelaide
Webinar 4: Thursday 30th July 2026 12pm AEST. Unlock your Mentoring Potential - Lisa Thomasen, Fonterra, New Zealand

Fees:

Mentoring program participants – Free (both SSA and NZSA) Registration code required
Non SSA/NZSA Members – $60.00
SSA/NZSA Members – $30.00

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations received prior to two weeks before the event will be refunded, minus the Stripe processing fee (1.75% + $0.30 per transaction) and an SSA administration fee of $20.

From then on, no part of the registration fee will be refunded. However, registrations are transferable within the same organisation. Please advise any changes to events@statsoc.org.au.