Dear {Contact_First_Name},
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I am delighted to announce two new addition to our SSA team who joins us in a permanent part-time capacity to help grow and support the Society and members.
Jodi Phillips who has filled the position of Events Coordinator and Sharelle Falzon, Administration Officer & Bookkeeper.
Jodi, our Melbourne-based Events Coordinator, brings a unique and varied background to the team. She began her career as a cameraman and editor for the news in the USA before managing a doctor's office in a hospital. Since joining SSA over three years ago, Jodi has transitioned into the events industry, where she has gained experience delivering online workshops and webinars and assists with conference planning. Jodi excels at logistics and is looking forward to working collaboratively with SSA branches, sections and conference committees.
Sharelle has been supporting the SSA on a casual basis to help with the transition following Marie-Louise's retirement. Now, she’s excited to step into a more permanent role as our Administration Officer/Bookkeeper. Based in Adelaide, Sharelle brings extensive experience from her administrative roles at The University of Adelaide, along with a diverse professional background, including running her own successful cake decorating business for many years. Please join me in welcoming both Jodi and Sharelle. Jodi events@statsoc.org.au Sharelle contact@statsoc.org.au
Vanaja Thomas, General Manager
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Vale David Vere-Jones
We are sad to record
the passing of David Vere-Jones, one of New Zealand’s most distinguished
statistical scientists and a long-time member of the New Zealand Statistical
Association and of the Statistical Society of Australia. A full obituary
describing David’s outstanding contributions to the statistical profession,
nationally and internationally, will appear shortly in The Australian
and New Zealand Journal of Statistics.
Nicholas Fisher
Chair, History Standing Committee |
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Hey SSA Canberra ACT...you sound different!
As many of you have probably noticed, over the past several months the SSA Canberra branch has rebranded itself to the SSA ACT branch. This was a change the branch voted for earlier this year, to align ourselves with how other branches have been named/renamed over the past couple of years. The paperwork for this has now finally been processed, and we are proud to announce that we are officially the SSA Australian Capital Territory branch, or SSA ACT branch for short!
Please note the SSA ACT branch will operate and function as before, and for ease of communication, we will continue using ssacanberra@gmail.com as our official email address.
We look forward to seeing you at the next ACT branch event!
Francis Hui
On behalf of the SSA ACT Branch |
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In 2018
the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Statistics (ANZJS) introduced a ‘read
discussion paper’ initiative. The idea mirrors the discussed papers of the
Royal Statistical Society. One paper (at most) is selected each year by the
Editorial Team as a read paper. The choice of article typically depends on
overall quality, impact, and generality of interest.
The 2024
read discussion paper is
Anderson,
M.J., Gorley, R.N. and Terlizzi, A. (2024). The incremental progression from
fixed to random factors in the analysis of variance: a new synthesis (with
discussion), accepted for publication in Australian and New Zealand Journal of
Statistics.
A
preprint can be downloaded from https://www.stats.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/anderson-et-al-preprint.pdf
. The paper will be read at the New Zealand Statistical Association Conference,
Victoria University Wellington, 2-4 December. Further details, including a link
to the livestream, will be released in due course. The final version of the
paper, with discussion and responses by the authors, will be published some
time in 2025.
Written
contributions to the discussion
Two
invited discussants will open questions. In addition, we welcome general
contributions to the discussion (particularly from members of SSA and NZSA) to
be sent in writing at any time before 17 December 2024. Contributions received
before 29 November from those unable to attend may be read at the meeting, if
time allows. Comments should not exceed 400 words in length (not including any
tables, reference details and figures). They should be sent as a PDF (with
accompanying Latex source code, figures etc.) to the Editor-in-Chief, Professor
Martin Hazelton, martin.hazelton@otago.ac.nz
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Persistent problems with AI-assisted genomic studies
Researchers are warning that artificial intelligence tools gaining popularity in the fields of genetics and medicine can lead to flawed conclusions about the connection between genes and physical characteristics, including risk factors for diseases like diabetes.
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Key Work Health and Safety Statistics 2024
Australian workers continue to experience high rates of illness and injury from work, new data show. Tragically, 200 workers were fatally injured at work in 2023, compared to 195 in 2022, according to Safe Work Australia’s Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2024. The annual publication provides a snapshot of work health and safety in Australia through analysis of national data on work-related fatalities, injuries and disease.
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The Economic and Financial Affairs Council highlights progress on EU statistics in its 2024 conclusions
The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) approved the 2024 conclusions on EU statistics on 5 November. In its conclusions, the Council welcomed among others:
- the improvements in the quality and availability of the Principal European Economic Indicators;
- the publication of the annual accounts of the EU institutions and bodies;
- the monitoring of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals at EU level;
- the work to develop and improve commercial real estate statistics;
- the progress made in the publication of new indicators on energy as well as the detailed statistics on the security of energy supply and import dependency.
Noting the importance that high-quality social statistics play in the development of European social policies, the Council appreciated the publication of pilot data related to digital platform employment and welcomed the proposal to improve the scope, timeliness, and comparability of labour market statistics on business.
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Partner with SSA Interested to partner with us from a simple event sponsorship, conferences or long-term collaboration, please reach out to Jodi Phillips at events@statsoc.org.au . |
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SSA Early Career & Student Statistician Conference
18 - 21 November 2024 | Perth | Hobart | Christchurch
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Register to secure your spot!
Registrations close 10 Nov 2024
With an incredible program featuring keynote presentations, networking opportunities, a workshop, and tours across all three hubs, there’s so much to look forward to.
Join us! Whether you're a student, early-career statistician, or established professional, this conference provides an excellent platform to connect, gain mentorship, and share innovative ideas in the field of statistics.
Conference Highlights
Keynote presentations Networking Workshop and panel discussions Opportunities for presenting your own research Exciting tour in all three hubs
We are especially dedicated to supporting students and early career statisticians by fostering a supportive environment where they can connect with mentors, share ideas, and receive guidance on their professional development. This is your chance to build valuable connections and gain insights that will help shape your future in statistics. |
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The WA Branch of the Statistical Society of Australia invites you to our November meeting featuring guest speaker Adam Bretherton from the Queensland Institute of Technology. Join us on Tuesday, 12 November 2024, at 6:00 PM in Room 002 (Innovation Hub) at Murdoch University for his presentation titled "Flexible Transformations for Bayesian Score Calibration." Adam will discuss the challenges of using complex mathematical models in real-world systems and present an innovative approach that optimises approximate models while minimising computational costs. Refreshments will be available from 5:30 PM, and all attendees are welcome to join Adam for dinner at Bateman Chinese Eating House at 7:30 PM.
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SSA NSW
Branch 2024 Annual Event with JB Douglas Award and Annual Lecture by Prof. Matt
Wand
14 Nov 2024 | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Sutherland Room, The University of
Sydney
Please join
us for the NSW SSA branch annual event on Thursday 14th November at the
Sutherland Room, The University of Sydney from 2pm. The afternoon will
start with presentations from PhD students from around NSW for the J. B.
Douglas Awards. We are then proud to present our Annual Lecture by Distinguished
Professor Matt Wand at 6pm, followed by the Annual dinner from 7pm.
We hope to
see everyone there.
Program
overview
2.00pm –
6:00pm – J. B. Douglas Award presentations (with refreshment break)
6.00pm –
7.00pm – Annual lecture by Professor Matt Wand
7.00pm –
Annual dinner
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SSA WA End
of Year Function (joint with ECSSC2024)
19 Nov 2024 | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (AWST) | Boston Brewery Co, 660 Albany
Highway, Victoria Park, WA 6100
Members and guests are warmly invited to the 2024
WA Branch End of Year Function.
This year our function will coincide with the
social function for the Perth Hub of ECSSC2024. Join us for the opportunity to
mingle with members and conference delegates in an informal evening of drinks
and finger food.
The WA Branch will partially subsidise the cost for
WA Branch members. Note: ECSSC2024 delegates should register through
the conference event page.
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SSA Vic
& Tas November Social Event
26 Nov 2024 | 6:00 PM | Boulder Lab, 260-266 Barkly St, Brunswick AND
Baba Hawker, 148 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Join us for an evening of bouldering and dinner in Melbourne.
Schedule
6:00PM - 7:00PM bouldering at Boulder Lab, Brunswick
7:30PM - 9:00PM, dinner at Baba Hawker, Brunswick
You can register for one or both activities.
Cost
Both activities are at your own cost, to be paid at
the venue on the night.
Bouldering: $22 (full price), $20 (student), $7
(shoe hire). See Boulder Lab website for full details.
Dinner: See menu for an indication of prices.
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Statistical Consulting Network Monthly Meet-Up
29 Nov 2024 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (AEST) | Online
Come along with your thinking cap, maybe a problem, and some lunch!
The Statistical Consulting Network invites you to their monthly meet-up, a virtual lunchtime meeting where statisticians help each other out with problems that they aren’t sure how to deal with. This virtual meeting is held on Zoom at lunchtime on the last Friday of each month, 12:30-1:30 PM (AEST). We start each meet-up with announcements, or occasionally a special topic discussion, then discuss problems that attendees have brought along with them.
We also have a Slack workspace where members of the consulting network can communicate between meetings, or post problems or relevant materials they would like to discuss during a meeting.
Zoom link
Password: 660145 Slack Workspace link
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2025 Statistical Training Courses
The Statistical Society is excited to announce the opening of registration for the 2025 Statistical Training Courses in collaboration with the Social Research Centre and the International Program in Survey and Data Science (IPSDS). This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on statistical training through a prestigious program jointly offered by the University of Mannheim and the Joint Program in Survey Methodology at the University of Maryland.
Course Highlights: Places are limited for each course, so we encourage early registration to secure a spot and take advantage of early bird and multiple course registration discounts. Here’s a preview of the courses on offer:
Sampling I
Date: 6 February – 3 April 2025
Schedule: Thursdays, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM AEDT
Format: Online – Weekly 1-hour sessions
Sampling II
Date: 22 May – 12 June 2025
Schedule: Thursdays, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM AEDT
Format: Online – Weekly 1-hour sessions
Special Offer: Register for Sampling I to receive a discount on Sampling II.
Item Nonresponse and Imputation
Date: 24 June – 15 July 2025
Schedule: Tuesdays, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM AEDT
Format: Online – Weekly 1-hour sessions
Step-by-Step in Survey Weighting
Date: 14 August – 4 September 2025
Schedule: Thursdays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM AEDT
Format: Online – Weekly 1-hour sessions
Introduction to Big Data & Machine Learning
Date: 26 August – 16 September 2025
Schedule: Tuesdays, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM AEDT
Format: Online – Weekly 1-hour sessions
Machine Learning II
Date: 14 October – 2 December 2025
Schedule: Tuesdays, Weekly 1-hour sessions
Register for Introduction to Big Data & Machine Learning to receive a discount on Machine Learning II. We hope you’ll take advantage of these learning opportunities to expand your skills and connect with experts in survey methodology and data science. Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge in sampling or dive into machine learning, there's a course to meet your goals.
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Extended Deadline for Bayes Comp 2025 Calls
The deadline for invited session and satellite workshop proposals for Bayes Comp 2025, to be held at National University of Singapore (NUS) June 16-20 2025, has been extended. Proposals will be accepted until midnight on November 8, 2024. The results will be announced by the end of November 2024. A call for individual contributed oral presentations and posters will be made early in 2025. |
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R Ladies Melbourne is very excited to announce two data analytics experts, Elisa Koch and Lauren Boothby, who both work at the Australian Football League and will be joining us to discuss Leveraging the Power of Data in Sport.
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Minitab Webinar: Predictive Analytics in your classroom
November 12th (Tue) | 2pm Sydney time | online
Expert Insights on Predictive Analytics
It’s no secret that there is a growing demand for analytical skills in the workforce. Consider expanding your curriculum with Minitab’s easy-to-use solution that allows any student to start using #PredictiveAnalytics with just a few clicks.
RSVP today for our upcoming webinar to learn how to incorporate Predictive Analytics in your classroom.
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Spatial
Statistics 2025: At the Dawn of AI
15 Jul 2025 (CEST) – 18 Jul 2025 (CEST) | NH Leeuwenhoorst, Noordwijk,
The Netherlands
During the Spatial Statistics 2025 conference
in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, specific attention will be given to the
opportunities, including challenges to be addressed, that Artificial
Intelligence (AI) opens up and how spatial statistics can be developed further
with AI.
The latest developments in spatial statistics will
be presented, emphasising their contributions at the dawn of AI, now and in the
future. The optimal use of collected data, predicting in space and time, object
recognition and segmentation, and transferability in the presence of spatial
and temporal correlations are typical, but not exhaustive examples.
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Abstract
Submissions & Registrations are now open 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 deadline: 13 September
This year’s conference will
feature an additional third day which will be industry-focussed. Also, there
will be an opportunity to tour the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre on
that day.
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The International Environmetrics Society (TIES) is a non-profit organization aimed to foster the development and use of statistical and other quantitative methods in the environmental sciences, environmental engineering and environmental monitoring and protection. To this end, the Society promotes the participation of statisticians, mathematicians, scientists and engineers in the solution of environmental problems and emphasizes the need for collaboration and for clear communication between individuals from different disciplines and between researchers and practitioners.
All contributions related to environmetrics are welcome from across academia, research institutes, government, business and industry.
Key Dates:
| Deadline for Invited Paper Sessions |
15th July 2024 |
| Deadline for Contributed Papers |
15th Aug 2024 |
| Invited paper contributors informed of outcome |
31st July 2024 |
| Contributed paper authors informed of outcome |
9th Sept 2024 |
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| Registration opens |
15th July 2024 |
| Deadline for early registration |
23rd Sept 2024 |
For questions contact: John Boland john.boland@unisa.edu.au
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Employers can advertise job openings for statisticians and data analysts, while job seekers can post their own resume for potential employers to view – anonymously.
Members can register with the Career Centre, setting job alerts to be notified if a job meeting their search criteria is advertised. There's also the option of having one’s resume reviewed at no cost before uploading it, where it can be seen by potential employers.
Once registered with the SSA Career Centre as an employer, the site will allow users to post and manage job openings, search and manage prospective job candidates, and create a company profile. The fees for ads start at $130. |
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The SSA team would love to hear from you!
If you have any feedback or news from the Australian statistical community to share in Stats Matters and Events, get in touch with us!
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