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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...

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

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...

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

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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....

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Analysis of Avian Point-Count Data in the Presence of Detection Error | PR Statistics Analysis of Avian Point-Count Data in the Presence of Detection Error (APCD01) trains researchers in using R to handle imperfect bird survey data. Topics include N-mixture models, time-removal, distan...

Studying birds or wildlife populations?

Join Dr Péter Solymos, 18–20 Nov

Hands-on training in R using N-mixture models and real ecological data.

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

#Ecology #Ornithology #RStats #WildlifeResearch #PhDLife #Biostats #AcademicChatter #DataScience

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...

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

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.

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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 ...

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

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...

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

Analysis of Avian Point-Count Data in the Presence of Detection Error | PR Statistics Analysis of Avian Point-Count Data in the Presence of Detection Error (APCD01) trains researchers in using R to handle imperfect bird survey data. Topics include N-mixture models, time-removal, distan...

Studying birds or wildlife populations?

Join Dr Péter Solymos, 18–20 Nov

Hands-on training in R using N-mixture models and real ecological data.

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

#Ecology #Ornithology #RStats #WildlifeResearch #PhDLife #Biostats #AcademicChatter #DataScience

Introduction to Machine Learning - PR Stats Introduction to Machine Learning (IMLR04) is a five-day live online course that teaches practical machine learning using R. Designed for applied researchers and data analysts, the course covers both s...

Crack the code of machine learning — even if you’re new to it.

R + Python demos for ecologists & life scientists

Taught by Dr. Niamh Mimnagh

6–10 Oct 2025 | Live online

30-day access included + email support

www.prstats.org/course/intro...
#MachineLearning #RStats #Python #Bioinformatics

Introduction to Spatial Data Analysis | PR Statistics This intensive 5-day live online course provides a comprehensive introduction to applied spatial data analysis using R. Designed for ecologists, data scientists, environmental researchers, and public ...

Join Dr Niamh Mimnagh, 17–21 Nov 2025:
Introduction to Spatial Data Analysis

Learn to import, explore, model, and visualise spatial data using real research examples!

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

#PhDLife #RStats #SpatialData #DataScience #GIS #Mapping #AcademicChatter #Geospatial

Bayesian Multilevel Modelling using brms for Ecologists | PR Statistics Bayesian Multilevel Modelling using brms for Ecologists (BMME01) is a 10-day online course designed for ecologists looking to apply Bayesian methods to complex hierarchical models in R. Using the brms...

Build powerful multilevel Bayesian models in R with brms.

Live course for ecologists, led by Dr. Niamh Mimnagh

Oct 20–24 & 27–31

Full details + registration:
prstats.org/course/bayesian-multilevel-modelling-using-brms-for-ecologists-bmme01

#BayesianStats #PhDLife #Rstats #Ecology #OpenScience

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...

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

Bioacoustics 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...

PhD students & researchers — learn how to analyse animal sound data

Bioacoustics Data Analysis with Dr. Marcelo Araya-Salas runs online 6–10 Oct 2025. Includes 30-day recording access.

Details: www.prstats.org/course/bioac...

#Bioacoustics #Ecology #PhDLife #RStats #WildlifeResearch #Conservation

Visualizing Spatial Ecological Data - PR Stats Visualizing Spatial Ecological Data (VSED01) is a five-day online course focused on using R to create effective, accessible, and reproducible visualisations for ecological research. Participants will ...

Build spatial insight, sharpen R skills, and create publication-quality visuals for your PhD

Visualizing Spatial Ecological Data

Nov 17–21 | Live & online
Prof. Duccio Rocchini

www.prstats.org/course/visua...
#PhDLife #RStats #SpatialEcology #GIScience #EcologicalData #DataViz #LifeSciences

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

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

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 ...

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

Spatial and Spatial-Temporal Modelling Using R-INLA | PR Statistics Spatial and Spatio-Temporal Modelling using R-INLA (SSTM02) provides an in-depth introduction to Bayesian modelling of spatial and spatio-temporal data using the INLA framework. Participants learn to ...

PhD students: if your research involves spatial or temporal data, this course is for you.
Master R-INLA for ecological modelling with expert instruction from Dr. Virgilio Gómez-Rubio.

Sept 22–26
www.prstats.org/course/spati...

#RStats #INLA #PhDLife #SpatialData #Ecology #Biostats #OpenScience