Welcome to the Department of Statistics
"Statistical thinking will one day be as necessary for efficient citizenship as the ability to read and write." H.G. Wells
Enrol for 2019
After gaining admission to a programme of study and accepting your offer of place online, you can enrol for courses. Enrol early to get into the courses and class times you want. Find out more.
Our subject is ranked 43rd
According to the 2018 QS World University Rankings by subject, the University of Auckland's statistics and operational research is ranked 43rd in the world. Find out more.
Data to Insight MOOC
Our hugely popular MOOC is running again from 15 October. It offers a hands-on introduction to statistical data analysis, emphasising fundamental concepts and practical skills. Sign up at any time.
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Using statistics to make sense of our world at the 2018 Mathematical and Computational Sciences Showcase
24 September 2018If you let a pregnant rat loose on pest-free Rangitōtō, how fast might the population grow? This question and more were answered in stimulating talks delivered by Statistics staff. -
Cyberattacks, cybersecurity and protection
21 September 2018Dr Rizwan Asghar talks about the risk of cyberattacks and how New Zealand must find ways to counter this growing threat. Read his Newsroom article. -
Women in science – a celebration of NZ pioneers
19 September 2018Pioneering women scientists who helped pave the way for others are being honoured as part of Women’s Suffrage 125 celebrations by having the University of Auckland’s science departments and schools named after them for one week. -
Angling for the best models
13 September 2018Dr Thomas Yee, a senior lecturer in the Department of Statistics, is a keen fly fisherman, and he has been able to marry his statistical nous with his hobby. -
Major funding for University of Auckland science research
13 September 2018A non-invasive laser probe to detect prostate cancer and developing high-value products from seaweed are just two research projects at the University of Auckland awarded funding from this year’s Endeavour and Smart Ideas science fund allocation.
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Online MOOC - Data to Insight: An Introduction to Data Analysis Event as iCalendar
15 October 2018 - 09 December 2018The Department of Statistics's hugely popular MOOC is running again from 19 March. It offers a hands-on introduction to statistical data analysis, emphasising fundamental concepts and practical skills. -
The Michael Erceg Public Lecture | Spatially localized structures: what are they and how do we understand them? Event as iCalendar
22 November 2018, 6pmThe 2018 lecture is being given by the Michael Erceg Senior Visiting Fellow, Professor Edgar Knobloch. His talk will describe a number of examples of localized structures from the physical and biological sciences and explain what they have in common and why. -
Doctoral workshops with Hugh Kearns Event as iCalendar
04 December 2018 - 05 December 2018Achieve maximum productivity and gain research and writing strategies for life when ThinkWell’s Hugh Kearns brings his international lecture tour to Auckland this December. These practical workshops are doctoral-focussed but free to ALL research postgraduates. Read more and book your place on the 4 December (2pm) and 5 December (10am).
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Seeking an MSc student | for fully funded research
16 November 2018Dr Emma Carroll is seeking a suitable candidate for a masters project looking at functional differences in southern right whale genomes linked to population structure and foraging traditions. A background in genomics/genetics and experience with coding would be ideal. Find out more. -
Apply now for a 2019 graduate teaching assistant opportunity
15 October 2018The Faculty of Science invites expressions of interest from postgraduate students for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) positions in 2019.
