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
Courses and Careers Open Day 2018
25 August 2018 – This one day could change your life. Discover amazing learning opportunities and get a taste of student life at New Zealand’s leading university.
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.
Discover your Science with us
We’re much more than just New Zealand’s top ranked science faculty. We are a diverse collaborative community, full of budding scientists ready to help you discover your passion and what makes you tick.
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Professor challenges graduates to query statistics in the media
14 May 2018Statistics’ Professor Thomas Lumley has urged new graduates to use their skills to critique the data-based claims made in news media. -
Donate to a fund supporting statistics and statisticians
01 May 2018Did you know that the Department of Statistics has a philanthropic fund which supports statistics and statisticians? Find out how you can help. -
Top teachers recognised
29 March 2018Seven lecturers who deliver Department of Statistics courses have been recognised for their contribution to teaching in 2017 in a newly-instituted departmental awards scheme. -
Ihaka Lecture Series a success
27 March 2018The Department of Statistics is delighted at the event turnout and online engagement for their second annual Ihaka Lecture Series. -
Visual Trumpery - the good and bad of data journalism
25 March 2018Ihaka Lecture guest speaker, Alberto Cairo, warns we must beware of data visualisations that look convincing but skew the truth. He talks to Radio NZ about how good data journalism makes important information easily understandable.
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Entries open for New Zealand's most illustrious science prize
20 June 2018Entries for the 2018 Prime Minister’s Science Prizes are now open, with New Zealand’s most talented established and emerging scientists, science teachers and science communicators able to apply for awards worth a combined value of $1 million across five categories. -
Summer Data Science Fellowship Opportunity
10 April 2018The Data Incubator is an intensive 8 week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists.
