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Specialist training in applied statistical methods for researchers in ecology, biology, and environmental sciences.
Courses are taught by leading academics and designed to support postgraduate students, early-career researchers, and established scientists
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Learn to apply multivariate methods in R to analyse ecological community data with the vegan package

8–12 Dec | Online

Dr Antoine Becker-Scarpitta, CIRAD

prstats.org/course/multivariate-analysis-of-ecological-communities-using-vegan-vgnr08
#Ecology #Rstats #Biodiversity #CommunityEcology #VeganR
Multivariate Analysis of Ecological Communities Using VEGAN - PR Stats
Multivariate Analysis of Ecological Communities Using VEGAN (VGNR08) is a five-day intensive online course that teaches participants how to analyse ecological community data using the VEGAN package in...
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October 29, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Bayesian Multilevel Modelling using brms for Ecologists
1–5 Dec 2025

Build, fit, and interpret Bayesian models with confidence using brms
Instructor: Dr Andrew MacDonald

prstats.org/course/bayesian-multilevel-modelling-using-brms-for-ecologists-bmme02
#Bayesian #Rstats #Ecology #DataAnalysis #brms
Bayesian Multilevel Modelling using brms for Ecologists | PR Statistics
Applied Bayesian Modelling for Ecology is a hands-on workshop for ecologists and quantitative scientists who want to connect complex ecological data with powerful statistical models. This course intro...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Introduction to Python for Biologists
26–29 Jan | Online

A hands-on 4-day course for life scientists new to coding. Learn to build reproducible workflows using Python.

prstats.org/course/introduction-to-python-for-biologists-ipyb01
#Python #Bioinformatics #LifeSciences #DataAnalysis #Programming
Introduction to Python for Ecologists and Evolutionary Biologists - PR Stats
Introduction to Python for Biologists (IPYB01) is a beginner-friendly course that equips researchers with essential programming skills for bioinformatics. Using biological examples, the course teaches...
prstats.org
November 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Introduction to Python for Biologists
26–29 Jan 2026 | Online

Ideal for beginners aiming to automate data handling and analysis.
Instructor: Dr Martin Jones

prstats.org/course/introduction-to-python-for-biologists-ipyb01
#Python #Bioinformatics #LifeSciences #DataAnalysis #Programming
Introduction to Python for Ecologists and Evolutionary Biologists - PR Stats
Introduction to Python for Biologists (IPYB01) is a beginner-friendly course that equips researchers with essential programming skills for bioinformatics. Using biological examples, the course teaches...
prstats.org
November 5, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Model Selection and Model Simplification using R
Choose, compare, and refine models from AIC and BIC to cross-validation and averaging
Instructor: Dr Mark Andrews

9–10 Dec

prstats.org/course/model-selection-and-model-simplification-msms06
#Statistics #Rstats #DataAnalysis #ModelSelection #Bayesian
Model Selection and Model Simplification | PR Statistics
This two-day course offers practical, hands-on training in statistical model selection, comparison, and evaluation using R. Participants will learn to choose among competing models, handle multiple pr...
prstats.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Want to push your #SpeciesDistribution modelling skills?

Join Dr Neftalí Sillero, 1–5 Dec

Learn to combine spatial, environmental, and presence–absence data— all in R

Register: www.prstats.org/course/advan...

#Ecology #RStats #SDM #SpatialData #Conservation #DataScience #PhDLife #AcademicChatter
Advanced Species Distribution Modelling (SDM's) and Ecological Niche Modelling (ENM's) - PR Stats
Advanced Species Distribution Modelling and Ecological Niche Modelling (ASDM01) is an intensive five-day course designed for experienced users of SDMs and ENMs. Participants will learn advanced modell...
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October 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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RNA-seq Analysis using R
26–29 Jan |

A practical 4-day course covering the full RNA-seq workflow from raw reads to results using R and leading bioinformatics tools.

Instructor: Dr Frances Turner

prstats.org/course/rna-seq-analysis-rnaa01
#RNAseq #Transcriptomics #Bioinformatics #Genomics #Rstats
RNA-Seq Analysis | PR Statistics
Master RNA-Seq data analysis with this comprehensive live online course. Across four days, participants will learn how to design RNA-Seq experiments, process raw sequencing data, perform quality contr...
prstats.org
November 5, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Species Distribution Modelling with Bayesian Statistics
27–29 Jan

Learn how to build, run, and interpret Bayesian species distribution models in R.

Dr Márcia Barbosa

prstats.org/course/species-distribution-modelling-with-bayesian-statistics-sdmb07
#Ecology #Rstats #Bayesian #Biodiversity #SDM
Bayesian SDM in R | PR Statistics
A hands-on course in Bayesian species distribution modelling using R. Learn to incorporate uncertainty and make robust ecological predictions for conservation and environmental management.
prstats.org
November 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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ellmer 0.4.0 is out now! New features include Claude caching & file uploads, support for newer OpenAI responses API, web search tools, and better security. Read more at tidyverse.org/blog/2025/11... #rstats
ellmer 0.4.0
ellmer 0.4.0 includes important lifecycle updates, new Claude features (caching, file uploads, web tools), OpenAI improvements, and enhancements to error handling, pricing tracking, and security.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Introduction to Python for Biologists
26–29 Jan | Online

A hands-on 4-day course for life scientists new to coding. Learn to build reproducible workflows using Python.

prstats.org/course/introduction-to-python-for-biologists-ipyb01
#Python #Bioinformatics #LifeSciences #DataAnalysis #Programming
Introduction to Python for Ecologists and Evolutionary Biologists - PR Stats
Introduction to Python for Biologists (IPYB01) is a beginner-friendly course that equips researchers with essential programming skills for bioinformatics. Using biological examples, the course teaches...
prstats.org
November 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Model Selection and Model Simplification using R
Choose, compare, and refine models from AIC and BIC to cross-validation and averaging
Instructor: Dr Mark Andrews

9–10 Dec

prstats.org/course/model-selection-and-model-simplification-msms06
#Statistics #Rstats #DataAnalysis #ModelSelection #Bayesian
Model Selection and Model Simplification | PR Statistics
This two-day course offers practical, hands-on training in statistical model selection, comparison, and evaluation using R. Participants will learn to choose among competing models, handle multiple pr...
prstats.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Bayesian Multilevel Modelling using brms for Ecologists
1–5 Dec 2025

Build, fit, and interpret Bayesian models with confidence using brms
Instructor: Dr Andrew MacDonald

prstats.org/course/bayesian-multilevel-modelling-using-brms-for-ecologists-bmme02
#Bayesian #Rstats #Ecology #DataAnalysis #brms
Bayesian Multilevel Modelling using brms for Ecologists | PR Statistics
Applied Bayesian Modelling for Ecology is a hands-on workshop for ecologists and quantitative scientists who want to connect complex ecological data with powerful statistical models. This course intro...
prstats.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Do you teach #rstats? Do your students complain about how lame and old-fashioned dplyr is? Don't worry: I have the solution for you: github.com/hadley/genzp....

genzplyr is dplyr, but bussin fr fr no cap.
GitHub - hadley/genzplyr: dplyr but make it bussin fr fr no cap
dplyr but make it bussin fr fr no cap. Contribute to hadley/genzplyr development by creating an account on GitHub.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Want to turn spatial data into clear, publication-ready maps?

Join Dr Martijn Tennekes, 10–14 Nov

Learn to create static & interactive maps in R with tmap

Register: www.prstats.org/course/spati...

#PhDLife #RStats #SpatialData #Mapping #DataVisualisation #GIS #OpenScience #Geospatial #Ecology
Spatial Data Visualisation and Mapping using TMAP - PR Stats
Spatial Data Visualisation using TMAP (TMAP02) is a five-day live online course that teaches participants how to visualise and communicate spatial data effectively using the tmap package in R. The cou...
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October 6, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Species Distribution Modelling with Bayesian Statistics
27–29 Jan

Learn how to build, run, and interpret Bayesian species distribution models in R.

Dr Márcia Barbosa

prstats.org/course/species-distribution-modelling-with-bayesian-statistics-sdmb07
#Ecology #Rstats #Bayesian #Biodiversity #SDM
Bayesian SDM in R | PR Statistics
A hands-on course in Bayesian species distribution modelling using R. Learn to incorporate uncertainty and make robust ecological predictions for conservation and environmental management.
prstats.org
November 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM
RNA-seq Analysis using R
26–29 Jan |

A practical 4-day course covering the full RNA-seq workflow from raw reads to results using R and leading bioinformatics tools.

Instructor: Dr Frances Turner

prstats.org/course/rna-seq-analysis-rnaa01
#RNAseq #Transcriptomics #Bioinformatics #Genomics #Rstats
RNA-Seq Analysis | PR Statistics
Master RNA-Seq data analysis with this comprehensive live online course. Across four days, participants will learn how to design RNA-Seq experiments, process raw sequencing data, perform quality contr...
prstats.org
November 5, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Introduction to Python for Biologists
26–29 Jan 2026 | Online

Ideal for beginners aiming to automate data handling and analysis.
Instructor: Dr Martin Jones

prstats.org/course/introduction-to-python-for-biologists-ipyb01
#Python #Bioinformatics #LifeSciences #DataAnalysis #Programming
Introduction to Python for Ecologists and Evolutionary Biologists - PR Stats
Introduction to Python for Biologists (IPYB01) is a beginner-friendly course that equips researchers with essential programming skills for bioinformatics. Using biological examples, the course teaches...
prstats.org
November 5, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Join Dr Miguel Lurgi, 4–5 Nov:
Network Analysis for Ecologists

Build, analyse, and visualise networks in R using real ecological data
Affordable training for PhD students and researchers

Register: tinyurl.com/prstats-nwae01

#PhDLife #Ecology #RStats #DataScience #NetworkAnalysis #AcademicChatter
October 2, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Learn to apply multivariate methods in R to analyse ecological community data with the vegan package

8–12 Dec | Online

Dr Antoine Becker-Scarpitta, CIRAD

prstats.org/course/multivariate-analysis-of-ecological-communities-using-vegan-vgnr08
#Ecology #Rstats #Biodiversity #CommunityEcology #VeganR
Multivariate Analysis of Ecological Communities Using VEGAN - PR Stats
Multivariate Analysis of Ecological Communities Using VEGAN (VGNR08) is a five-day intensive online course that teaches participants how to analyse ecological community data using the VEGAN package in...
prstats.org
October 29, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Single-cell RNA-seq Analysis using R

24–27 Nov | Online

Learn to process, visualise, and interpret single-cell RNA-seq data using Seurat and related tools.
Instructor: Dr Frances Turner

prstats.org/course/single-cell-rna-seq-analysis-scrn01
#SingleCell #Bioinformatics #Rstats #Genomics #scRNAseq
Single cell RNA-Seq analysis | PR Statistics
This 4-day live course introduces single cell RNA-Seq analysis, covering experimental design, raw data processing, and advanced methods in R using Seurat. Participants will learn quality control, clus...
prstats.org
October 29, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Just finished hosting our Bioacoustics Data Analysis in R course with Dr Marcelo Araya-Salas

The full course is available as a recorded version so you can learn at your own pace:
www.prstats.org/course/bioac...

#Bioacoustics #RStats #Ecology #DataScience #WildlifeResearch #PhDLife #Conservation
Bioacouostic Data Analysis | PR Statistics
Bioacoustic Data Analysis (BIAC05) equips researchers with the skills to analyse animal acoustic signals in R. Covering spectrograms, signal structure, annotation workflows, and acoustic diversity met...
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October 16, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Join Dr Niamh Mimnagh, 5–7 Nov:

Data Visualisation in R using ggplot2
Hands-on training to create publication-ready plots in R.
Designed to be practical, accessible, and cost-effective.

Register: tinyurl.com/prstats-dvgg05

#PhDLife #RStats #ggplot2 #DataVisualisation #DataScience #AcademicChatter
October 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Join Dr Niamh Mimnagh, 3–4 Nov 2025:

Model Selection & Simplification in R

Learn AIC/BIC, likelihood ratio tests, and model averaging to simplify complex models and draw reliable conclusions.

Register: tinyurl.com/prstats-msms05

#PhDLife #RStats #DataScience #QuantMethods #AcademicChatter
Model Selection and Model Simplification | PR Statistics
Learn how to evaluate, compare, and simplify statistical models with our intensive live online course: Model Selection and Simplification in R. Over two days (8 hours total), participants will gain a ...
www.prstats.org
October 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Want to push your #SpeciesDistribution modelling skills?

Join Dr Neftalí Sillero, 1–5 Dec

Learn to combine spatial, environmental, and presence–absence data— all in R

Register: www.prstats.org/course/advan...

#Ecology #RStats #SDM #SpatialData #Conservation #DataScience #PhDLife #AcademicChatter
Advanced Species Distribution Modelling (SDM's) and Ecological Niche Modelling (ENM's) - PR Stats
Advanced Species Distribution Modelling and Ecological Niche Modelling (ASDM01) is an intensive five-day course designed for experienced users of SDMs and ENMs. Participants will learn advanced modell...
www.prstats.org
October 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM