Rob Hyndman
@robjhyndman.com
Professor of Statistics, Monash University, Australia. FAA, FASSA. Interested in #forecasting, #rstats, #statistics. he/him http://robjhyndman.com
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My favourite learning from #ASC2025 was from @robjhyndman.com
The goal of forecasting isn't always to be correct, it can be to influence policy
If you're successful, the forecast is probably wrong now and that's good
The goal of forecasting isn't always to be correct, it can be to influence policy
If you're successful, the forecast is probably wrong now and that's good
December 4, 2025 at 7:49 AM
My favourite learning from #ASC2025 was from @robjhyndman.com
The goal of forecasting isn't always to be correct, it can be to influence policy
If you're successful, the forecast is probably wrong now and that's good
The goal of forecasting isn't always to be correct, it can be to influence policy
If you're successful, the forecast is probably wrong now and that's good
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🚨 New CRAN Task View: Anomaly Detection
#rstats #anomalydetection
By Priyanga Dilini Talagala, Rob J. Hyndman @robjhyndman.com, Gaetano Romano
URL: cran.r-project.org/view=Anomaly...
#rstats #anomalydetection
By Priyanga Dilini Talagala, Rob J. Hyndman @robjhyndman.com, Gaetano Romano
URL: cran.r-project.org/view=Anomaly...
October 22, 2025 at 10:39 AM
🚨 New CRAN Task View: Anomaly Detection
#rstats #anomalydetection
By Priyanga Dilini Talagala, Rob J. Hyndman @robjhyndman.com, Gaetano Romano
URL: cran.r-project.org/view=Anomaly...
#rstats #anomalydetection
By Priyanga Dilini Talagala, Rob J. Hyndman @robjhyndman.com, Gaetano Romano
URL: cran.r-project.org/view=Anomaly...
We're looking for a new actuarial professor. careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/jo... @monashebs.bsky.social @monashuniversity.bsky.social #actuarial
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October 3, 2025 at 5:45 AM
We're looking for a new actuarial professor. careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/jo... @monashebs.bsky.social @monashuniversity.bsky.social #actuarial
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This is not a drill! I repeat: this is not a drill. Hex stickers area ready for WOMBAT2025! Are you going to miss them?
Register here: wombat2025.numbat.space
#RStats #DataViz #OpenSource
Register here: wombat2025.numbat.space
#RStats #DataViz #OpenSource
September 23, 2025 at 5:03 AM
This is not a drill! I repeat: this is not a drill. Hex stickers area ready for WOMBAT2025! Are you going to miss them?
Register here: wombat2025.numbat.space
#RStats #DataViz #OpenSource
Register here: wombat2025.numbat.space
#RStats #DataViz #OpenSource
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We're offering two hands-on tutorials on September 29th for those wanting to level up their software dev skills.
Learn how to create your own #RStats packages in the morning, followed by an afternoon treat of C++.
See the full program & register: wombat2025.numbat.space
#WOMBAT2025 #DataScience
Learn how to create your own #RStats packages in the morning, followed by an afternoon treat of C++.
See the full program & register: wombat2025.numbat.space
#WOMBAT2025 #DataScience
September 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
We're offering two hands-on tutorials on September 29th for those wanting to level up their software dev skills.
Learn how to create your own #RStats packages in the morning, followed by an afternoon treat of C++.
See the full program & register: wombat2025.numbat.space
#WOMBAT2025 #DataScience
Learn how to create your own #RStats packages in the morning, followed by an afternoon treat of C++.
See the full program & register: wombat2025.numbat.space
#WOMBAT2025 #DataScience
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Want to attend #WOMBAT2025 but #Melbourne is a bit too far for you? We've got you covered with hybrid tutorials!
* Fundamentals of Forecasting.
* Reproducible Reporting with #QuartoDev.
* Visualising Uncertainty
* Regression Analysis in #RStats
📅 Program and registration wombat2025.numbat.space
* Fundamentals of Forecasting.
* Reproducible Reporting with #QuartoDev.
* Visualising Uncertainty
* Regression Analysis in #RStats
📅 Program and registration wombat2025.numbat.space
WOMBAT 2025
The Annual Workshop Organised by the Monash Business Analytics Team will be held on the 29th and 30th September 2025 at Monash University (downtown), Melbourne, Australia.
wombat2025.numbat.space
September 8, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Want to attend #WOMBAT2025 but #Melbourne is a bit too far for you? We've got you covered with hybrid tutorials!
* Fundamentals of Forecasting.
* Reproducible Reporting with #QuartoDev.
* Visualising Uncertainty
* Regression Analysis in #RStats
📅 Program and registration wombat2025.numbat.space
* Fundamentals of Forecasting.
* Reproducible Reporting with #QuartoDev.
* Visualising Uncertainty
* Regression Analysis in #RStats
📅 Program and registration wombat2025.numbat.space
@science.org.au please add me to the fellows starter pack
September 4, 2025 at 10:17 PM
@science.org.au please add me to the fellows starter pack
Early bird registration for #WOMBAT2025 ends this week! WOMBAT is a data analytics workshop in Melbourne featuring the latest open source software.
📅 29-30 September (day 1 is tutorials, day 2 is the main event)
📍 In-person | Melbourne CBD, Australia
wombat2025.numbat.space
📅 29-30 September (day 1 is tutorials, day 2 is the main event)
📍 In-person | Melbourne CBD, Australia
wombat2025.numbat.space
WOMBAT 2025
The Annual Workshop Organised by the Monash Business Analytics Team will be held on the 29th and 30th September 2025 at Monash University (downtown), Melbourne, Australia.
wombat2025.numbat.space
August 27, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Early bird registration for #WOMBAT2025 ends this week! WOMBAT is a data analytics workshop in Melbourne featuring the latest open source software.
📅 29-30 September (day 1 is tutorials, day 2 is the main event)
📍 In-person | Melbourne CBD, Australia
wombat2025.numbat.space
📅 29-30 September (day 1 is tutorials, day 2 is the main event)
📍 In-person | Melbourne CBD, Australia
wombat2025.numbat.space
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🕰️ Take the time to come to this tutorial by Mitchell O’Hara-Wild. Use the tidyverse to manipulate time series data and fable to create models in a timely fashion. Don't be late! Early bird discount ends 31st of August! wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
#DataScience #BusinessAnalytics #RStats
#DataScience #BusinessAnalytics #RStats
August 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
🕰️ Take the time to come to this tutorial by Mitchell O’Hara-Wild. Use the tidyverse to manipulate time series data and fable to create models in a timely fashion. Don't be late! Early bird discount ends 31st of August! wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
#DataScience #BusinessAnalytics #RStats
#DataScience #BusinessAnalytics #RStats
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If #RStats is a bit sluggish for your #DataAnalysis needs, maybe it's time to move a few letters up the alphabet and integrate some C++ in your life.
Register here: wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
#DataScience
Register here: wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
#DataScience
August 12, 2025 at 2:43 AM
If #RStats is a bit sluggish for your #DataAnalysis needs, maybe it's time to move a few letters up the alphabet and integrate some C++ in your life.
Register here: wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
#DataScience
Register here: wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
#DataScience
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In this tutorial, you'll learn how use #QuartoDev top write reproducible reports, journal articles and presentations. Also, learn how to manage bibliography automatically, create equations and render to multiple formats with #RStats and/or #Python!
More info: wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
More info: wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
August 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
In this tutorial, you'll learn how use #QuartoDev top write reproducible reports, journal articles and presentations. Also, learn how to manage bibliography automatically, create equations and render to multiple formats with #RStats and/or #Python!
More info: wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
More info: wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
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Making effective scrollytelling visualisations is hard, but @jamesgoldie.dev 's Closeread makes it so much easier. Come learn about Closeread's design decisions and what's coming next for this great tool.
wombat2025.numbat.space/program/work...
#RStats #Python #BusinessAnalytics #DataViz
wombat2025.numbat.space/program/work...
#RStats #Python #BusinessAnalytics #DataViz
August 13, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Making effective scrollytelling visualisations is hard, but @jamesgoldie.dev 's Closeread makes it so much easier. Come learn about Closeread's design decisions and what's coming next for this great tool.
wombat2025.numbat.space/program/work...
#RStats #Python #BusinessAnalytics #DataViz
wombat2025.numbat.space/program/work...
#RStats #Python #BusinessAnalytics #DataViz
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Are you having trouble designing a figure for your research or report? Bring it to this tutorial to learn and apply principles from graphic design and get feedback!
Early bird pricing is ending soon! Register today! wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
#RStats #DataViz #BusinessAnalytics
Early bird pricing is ending soon! Register today! wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
#RStats #DataViz #BusinessAnalytics
August 23, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Are you having trouble designing a figure for your research or report? Bring it to this tutorial to learn and apply principles from graphic design and get feedback!
Early bird pricing is ending soon! Register today! wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
#RStats #DataViz #BusinessAnalytics
Early bird pricing is ending soon! Register today! wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
#RStats #DataViz #BusinessAnalytics
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Students use #ChatGPT to do their homework, so how can teachers design effective courses so they actually learn anything at all?
Register before August 31st to get early bird tickets! wombat2025.numbat.space/program/work...
#RStats #AI #LLM #DataScience
Register before August 31st to get early bird tickets! wombat2025.numbat.space/program/work...
#RStats #AI #LLM #DataScience
August 24, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Students use #ChatGPT to do their homework, so how can teachers design effective courses so they actually learn anything at all?
Register before August 31st to get early bird tickets! wombat2025.numbat.space/program/work...
#RStats #AI #LLM #DataScience
Register before August 31st to get early bird tickets! wombat2025.numbat.space/program/work...
#RStats #AI #LLM #DataScience
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If you want to organise your own personal code collection or contribute to the broader #RStats ecosystem, you can write your R package!📦️
Nick Tierney will show how to use essential tools that make creating a package a breeze.
Read more and register here: wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
Nick Tierney will show how to use essential tools that make creating a package a breeze.
Read more and register here: wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
August 11, 2025 at 2:43 AM
If you want to organise your own personal code collection or contribute to the broader #RStats ecosystem, you can write your R package!📦️
Nick Tierney will show how to use essential tools that make creating a package a breeze.
Read more and register here: wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
Nick Tierney will show how to use essential tools that make creating a package a breeze.
Read more and register here: wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
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Join Dianne Cook and Harriet Mason to learn about visualising uncertainty in plots using #RStats. Register by August 31 for an early bird discount! 🐧
wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
#DataScience #DataViz #BusinessAnalytics #DataDrivenDecisions #RStats
wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
#DataScience #DataViz #BusinessAnalytics #DataDrivenDecisions #RStats
August 10, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Join Dianne Cook and Harriet Mason to learn about visualising uncertainty in plots using #RStats. Register by August 31 for an early bird discount! 🐧
wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
#DataScience #DataViz #BusinessAnalytics #DataDrivenDecisions #RStats
wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto...
#DataScience #DataViz #BusinessAnalytics #DataDrivenDecisions #RStats
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Registrations for the annual #WOMBAT2025 workshop are open! 🎉
Register before August 31 to get the early bird discount!
🔗 Registration & Info: wombat2025.numbat.space
#DataScience #OpenSource #BusinessAnalytics #DataDrivenDecisions #RStats
Register before August 31 to get the early bird discount!
🔗 Registration & Info: wombat2025.numbat.space
#DataScience #OpenSource #BusinessAnalytics #DataDrivenDecisions #RStats
August 7, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Registrations for the annual #WOMBAT2025 workshop are open! 🎉
Register before August 31 to get the early bird discount!
🔗 Registration & Info: wombat2025.numbat.space
#DataScience #OpenSource #BusinessAnalytics #DataDrivenDecisions #RStats
Register before August 31 to get the early bird discount!
🔗 Registration & Info: wombat2025.numbat.space
#DataScience #OpenSource #BusinessAnalytics #DataDrivenDecisions #RStats
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We won’t even mind if you fake data, our institutions don’t much care. www.theage.com.au/national/the...
August 3, 2025 at 6:24 AM
We won’t even mind if you fake data, our institutions don’t much care. www.theage.com.au/national/the...
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Hi folks! This is the account for the 2025 WOMBAT workshop in #Melbourne, #Australia organised by the NUMBAT group. Stay tuned for updates!
wombat2025.numbat.space/
wombat2025.numbat.space/
WOMBAT 2025
Save the date! This workshop will run from September 29th - 30th.
wombat2025.numbat.space
August 1, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Hi folks! This is the account for the 2025 WOMBAT workshop in #Melbourne, #Australia organised by the NUMBAT group. Stay tuned for updates!
wombat2025.numbat.space/
wombat2025.numbat.space/
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In the latest episode🎧of The Random Sample, host Cynthia Huang catches up with Dr Hadley Wickham @hadley.nz! Hadley is Chief Scientist at Posit (formerly RStudio), where he leads the Tidyverse team. This team is behind some of the most widely used open-source packages in the R programming language.
June 2, 2025 at 2:15 AM
In the latest episode🎧of The Random Sample, host Cynthia Huang catches up with Dr Hadley Wickham @hadley.nz! Hadley is Chief Scientist at Posit (formerly RStudio), where he leads the Tidyverse team. This team is behind some of the most widely used open-source packages in the R programming language.
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NHS has a helpful page with a set of questions you can ask your GP to ensure you receive the right treatment for your illness. Surprisingly, these questions can be applied in other fields as well. Here’s an example in applied forecasting, working with companies.
openforecast.org/2025/05/28/s...
openforecast.org/2025/05/28/s...
Six questions for a forecaster-consultant - Open Forecasting
NHS has a helpful page with a set of questions you can ask your GP to ensure you receive the right treatment for your illness. Surprisingly, these questions can be applied in other fields as well. Her...
openforecast.org
May 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
NHS has a helpful page with a set of questions you can ask your GP to ensure you receive the right treatment for your illness. Surprisingly, these questions can be applied in other fields as well. Here’s an example in applied forecasting, working with companies.
openforecast.org/2025/05/28/s...
openforecast.org/2025/05/28/s...
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Still few days to apply !
𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 An award of 8000 euros will be assigned to a student from a 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 successfully applying for enrollment to Master Degree in Statistical Sciences at the University of Padova. Please visit page www.stat.unipd.it/award-for-st... Deadline: May 15
The Nadia Baroni and Luciano Gaffo award for students from developing countries - First Edition 2025 | Dipartimento di Scienze Statistiche | Università di Padova
UniPD
www.stat.unipd.it
May 10, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Still few days to apply !
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New version of R is out!
Our Data Scientist, Russ Hyde, has put together a quick review of the key features and changes in R 4.5 — from new language features to graphics updates and more.
📝 Read the full blog post here: www.jumpingrivers.com/blog/whats-n...
#rstats #Rprogramming #opensource
Our Data Scientist, Russ Hyde, has put together a quick review of the key features and changes in R 4.5 — from new language features to graphics updates and more.
📝 Read the full blog post here: www.jumpingrivers.com/blog/whats-n...
#rstats #Rprogramming #opensource
What's new in R 4.5.0?
Here we summarise some of the more interesting changes that have been introduced in R 4.5.0.
www.jumpingrivers.com
April 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM
New version of R is out!
Our Data Scientist, Russ Hyde, has put together a quick review of the key features and changes in R 4.5 — from new language features to graphics updates and more.
📝 Read the full blog post here: www.jumpingrivers.com/blog/whats-n...
#rstats #Rprogramming #opensource
Our Data Scientist, Russ Hyde, has put together a quick review of the key features and changes in R 4.5 — from new language features to graphics updates and more.
📝 Read the full blog post here: www.jumpingrivers.com/blog/whats-n...
#rstats #Rprogramming #opensource
A new Python edition of "Forecasting: Principles and Practice" is now available online at otexts.com/fpppy/. Thanks to @azulgarza.bsky.social, Cristian Challu, Max Mergenthaler, Kin Olivares & Nixtla for making this happen. #forecasting #python
Forecasting: Principles and Practice, the Pythonic Way
otexts.com
April 11, 2025 at 12:25 AM
A new Python edition of "Forecasting: Principles and Practice" is now available online at otexts.com/fpppy/. Thanks to @azulgarza.bsky.social, Cristian Challu, Max Mergenthaler, Kin Olivares & Nixtla for making this happen. #forecasting #python
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"Olimpiy Kvitkin was arrested and murdered by firing squad after the 1937 census revealed the bloc’s population to be millions smaller than Stalin had claimed. Those disseminating the inconvenient data were 'enemies of the people.'" Gift link provided. #statssky #defendresearch #sciencesky
Opinion | How Trump is reshaping reality by hiding data
Sweeping statistical purges are part of a broader attempt to reinvent “truth.”
wapo.st
April 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
"Olimpiy Kvitkin was arrested and murdered by firing squad after the 1937 census revealed the bloc’s population to be millions smaller than Stalin had claimed. Those disseminating the inconvenient data were 'enemies of the people.'" Gift link provided. #statssky #defendresearch #sciencesky