Royal Society Te Apārangi Wellington Branch and the Royal Society Te Apārangi Joint Public Lecture

On Wednesday 9 August at 6.00 pm the Royal Society Te Apārangi Wellington Branch and the Royal Society Te Apārangi will host a free public lecture. We hope that you will attend and contribute to the discussion afterward. Please come along. Full details of the lecture are given below.

Wednesday 9 August 2023

6.00 - 7.00 pm at the Royal Society Te Apārangi premises,

11 Turnbull St. Thorndon, Wellington

Perspectives on biostatistics and post-graduate research

Dr. Nokuthaba Sibanda, Senior Lecturer in Statistics

School of Mathematics and Statistics

Abstract

This talk will feature a biostatistics researcher who is also an associate dean of post-graduate research, offering a unique perspective on these two topics. The speaker will discuss their experience in using statistical methods to identify patterns and trends in complex health data sets. In addition, the speaker will discuss their role as an associate dean of post-graduate research, providing support and guidance to the next generation of researchers. They will discuss the challenges of managing and balancing the needs of students and faculty, promoting a culture of innovation and collaboration, and navigating the complex funding and regulatory landscape that impacts post-graduate research.

 David Lillis

Royal Society Te Apārangi Wellington Branch