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Abstract submissions for this year's Australian Data Science Network Conference in Canberra close this Friday (24 July). The conference will be held at ABS House on 26 & 27 November. Don't miss out! adsnconf2026.netlify.app

Help your students see where maths and statistics can take them. 📆Thursday, 30 July 📍Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus & CSL Global Headquarters (Melbourne) 👉More info & register: …icalsciencesinstitutes.createsend.com/campaigns/repo…

📣Calling Victorian Secondary School Teachers & Careers Advisers! The Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) is hosting a free one-day PD event to help you discover the exciting career opportunities available to students with strong maths & stats skills. (1/2)

New episode! How small is "nano"? And how can something so tiny have such a big impact? Our guest is @Uni_Newcastle Prof Natalie Thamwattana. We explore her research into the behaviour of granular materials- all the way down to the world of nanotechnology. therandomsample.com.au

To listen, just search for The Random Sample wherever you get your podcasts, or head to our website: therandomsample.com.au @mariakleshnina @FondationLOreal

🎙️New episode! We talk with Dr Maria Kleshnina (QUT), the first mathematician to receive a L'Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowship in Australia & New Zealand. We explore Maria’s field, Game Theory, and why this mathematical way of thinking is so powerful! @FondationLOreal

🎙️Come See a Podcast Come to Life! Join us - as we launch a brand‑new season of our podcast. We're bringing a StudioPod recording booth (pictured below) to the Uni of Melbourne campus on Thursday! 👉Event info: macsys.org/event/podcast-…

We'd like to extend a huge thanks to all our brilliant guests & hosts who made 2025 so special. We released 12 episodes showcasing the mathematical & data sciences. Of course, a podcast is nothing without its listeners so thank you to everyone who tuned in, shared & supported us!

To listen, just search for The Random Sample wherever you get your podcasts, or head to our website and click on Episode 118. therandomsample.com.au

How are official statistics agencies dealing with the dramatic decline in survey response rates? In our latest episode - how agencies like the Australian Bureau of Statistics are evolving thanks to multi-source data. Our guest is Dr Anders Holmberg from @ABSStats.

A global hackathon meets cutting-edge #AI to fight modern slavery in corporate supply chains. In our latest episode, we meet the project lead for Project AIMS (AI for Modern Slavery) - and the winning teams from the just-completed Project AIMS hackathon. therandomsample.com.au/podcast/aims-h…

This week, on #WorldStatisticsDay, the Statistical Society of Australia & the Australian Data Science Network co-hosted a lively panel discussion: "trust in data". Since both are partner organisations of our podcast, we’re excited to share that discussion. therandomsample.com.au/podcast/data-w…

Happy World Statistics Day! Two of our partner organisations, the Statistical Society of Australia & the Australian Data Science Network, have teamed up to bring you a special webinar today on the topic: "Data We Can Trust" 🕐1 pm AEDT/12 pm AEST 👉statsoc.org.au/event-6365055?…

Celebrate World Statistics Day tomorrow (Monday) with 2 of our partner organisations: the Statistical Society of Australia & the Australian Data Science Network - with a special webinar on the topic: Data We Can Trust 📆Mon, 20 Oct 🕐1 pm AEDT/12 pm AEST 👉statsoc.org.au/event-6365055?…

Coral reefs are under threat - and the race to protect them depends on global collaboration. In our latest episode, we explore @ReefCloud_ai, a project that’s helping scientists monitor coral reef ecosystems using #AI, statistics & data visualisation. therandomsample.com.au

The episode is hosted by Dr Mehwish Nasim @mehwishnetworks. To listen, just search for The Random Sample wherever you get your podcasts, or head to our website: therandomsample.com.au/podcast/comple…

What does “complex” really mean? In mathematics, complex systems have a very specific and fascinating meaning. Our new episode explores how #mathematics reveals hidden patterns in our messy, chaotic world - with Prof Michael Small from The Univ of Western Australia. @ProfMSmall

🎙️New episode alert! We explore how #DataScience & #Statistics help bridge the gap between disciplines. Our guest is Prof Galit Shmueli from the Institute of Service Science at National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan. 🎧 Listen: therandomsample.com.au/podcast/interd… Hosted by: @cynthiahqy

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Is there an interesting topic in the world of maths, stats or data science that you think we should be talking about? Is there some guest you think we need to get? We're always keen to hear new ideas for podcast episodes. If you have one, just let us know: therandomsample.com.au/contact-us/