What’s New in the ADSN – August 2024
Make Plans Now for the 2024 ADSN Conference
The ADSN Conference is heading to Western Australia this year. It will be held at Curtin University in Perth and is being hosted by the Curtin Institute for Data Science.
- When: Mon-Weds, 2-4 December
- Where: Curtin University, Bentley Campus
- Abstract submissions open on Monday – keep an eye on your inbox and the ADSN on X and LinkedIn for details
This year’s conference will feature an additional third day which will be industry-focused. Also, there will be an opportunity to tour the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre on that day.
We hope you’ll join us!
Australasian Applied Statistics Conference – Imagine immersing yourself in the fascinating world of statistics and data science while surrounded by azure blue waters, unspoiled sandy beaches, and a vibrant array of local wildlife.
- 3-5 September
- Rottnest Island, WA
- CONFERENCE WEBSITE
Women in Mathematics Special Interest Group (WIMSIG) Conference – Registrations are now open for WIMSIG Conference 2024, along with applications for Travel Awards are now open!
- 1-2 October
- SMRI/University of Sydney
- CONFERENCE WEBSITE
Women in STEM Careers and Entrepreneurship Masterclass - The Masterclass is designed for women STEM researchers to learn about Australia’s research commercialisation and research innovation ecosystem. Attendees will learn from industry and university research innovation experts.
- 21-23 October
- Paramatta City Campus, Western Sydney University
- EVENT WEBSITE
eResearch Australasia Conference - Hosted by Australasian eResearch Organisations (AeRO) Inc., the conference is the premiere event for those interested in eResearch and actively transforming research via information technology.
- 28 October – 1 November
- Pullman Albert Park, Melbourne
- CONFERENCE WEBSITE
Early Career & Student Statisticians Conference – ECSSC 2024 is a hybrid event held over four half-days across three in-person hubs. An “Early Career or Student Statistician” is anyone who is currently studying statistics or data science or has graduated in the last five years and works with statistics. There is no age restriction. ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 2 AUGUST
- 18-21 November
- Three hubs: Perth, Hobart, Christchurch & Online
- CONFERENCE WEBSITE
ADSN 2024 – The Australian Data Science Networking is holding its third annual conference this year in Perth. The Curtin Institute for Data Science is hosting this year’s conference.
- SAVE THE DATES: 2-4 December
- Abstract Submission and Registrations opening soon
Sydney Workshop on Mathematics of Data Science - The Sydney Workshop on Mathematics of Data Science aims to showcase cutting-edge research in machine learning and data science, with a particular focus on addressing the methodological, statistical, and computational challenges in these fields.
- 4-6 December
- University of Sydney
- Workshop website
ResBaz Victoria – like a bustling marketplace or bazaar, ResBaz provides a vibrant platform where researchers from diverse disciplines converge to enhance their capabilities, exchange knowledge, and foster meaningful connections. ResBaz offers an immersive experience where individuals can learn, share, and network, driving innovation and collaboration across the research community.
- 26-28 November
- Monash University, Clayton Campus
- EVENT WEBSITE
Joint Meeting of the AustMS, NZMS and AMS - The goal of this international joint meeting between the Australian Mathematical Society, the New Zealand Mathematical Society and the American Mathematical Society is to foster cooperation between mathematicians from different countries.
- 9-13 December
- Auckland, New Zealand
- CONFERENCE WEBSITE
AMSI Summer School 2025 –Open to honours and postgraduate students in the mathematical sciences and cognate disciplines, early career researchers and industry professionals looking to upskill.
- The University of Sydney
- 6-31 January 2025 – Save the Dates!
- Join the Summer School Mailing List
(ordered by closing date)
📌 ARDC – Program Manager (Indigenous Data Governance) | Fixed-term, 4 years - Closes 7 August.
📌 Curtin Institute for Data Science – Business Development Manager | Full-time – Closes 13 August
📌 RMIT – Lecturer (x2) in Statistics/Statistical Data Science | Full-time, continuing positions – Closes 14 August
📌 RMIT – DevOps Software Engineer – Australian Internet Observatory | Fixed-term, thru June 2028 – Closes 18 August
📌 University of Wollongong – Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Statistical Data Science | Fixed-term, 2 years - Closes 18 August.
20+ HDR Scholarships for industry-driven research projects at the intersection of Data Science, AI, Sports and Sports Tech with QUT, UNSW, UTS & La Trobe University.
Support AMSI Female High School Mathematics Scholarships – AMSI
Why Australia needs its own AI large language model – Opinion piece in the Australian Financial Review, written by Anton van den Hengel from the Australian Institute of Machine Learning
HASS and Indigenous Research Data Community Exchange Knowledge at Annual Symposium - ARDC
Shaping Research Software: An Interview with Dr Kate Harborne – ARDC
The ADSN is a proud partner of The Random Sample podcast. Season 9 is underway!
The latest episode features the leader of a research team who just completed a survey of STEM professionals and how they are coping with climate anxiety and eco-grief. What the survey shows, and the tools and hope this team hopes to provide.
Unpacking Indigenous Data, Indigenous Data Sovereignty & Indigenous Data Governance – Becki Cook, QUT Centre for Data Science
The Impact of Sharing Clinical Research Data: Insights from Sydney Health Partners and the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre – this webinar from the ARDC highlights real-world examples of how data sharing drives collaborative research and fosters innovation to improve healthcare outcomes on a national scale.
Australian Reference Genome Atlas (ARGA) - For plants, animals, microbes and other species endemic or relevant to Australia, ARDC-supported ARGA locates and aggregates genomic data, including: reference genome assemblies, genome annotations, population and variant sets, DNA barcodes, coding and non-coding DNA sequences, and raw genomics data. Search by species, higher classification, data type or ecological and phenotypic traits via the updated app.
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