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DTSTAMP:20260417T080950 CREATED:20260413T113721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T120624Z UID:10000610-1775520000-2091311999@prstats.org SUMMARY:Python for Data Science and Statistical Computing (PYDSPR) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://prstats.org/course/python-for-data-science-and-statistical-computing-pydspr/ LOCATION:Delivered remotely (United Kingdom)\, Western European Time Zone\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:General Recorded Courses,Previously Recorded Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prstats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PYDS01.png GEO:53.1423672;-7.6920536 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20360410 DTSTAMP:20260417T080950 CREATED:20260409T161126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T080622Z UID:10000606-1775692800-2091398399@prstats.org SUMMARY:Mechanistic Species Distribution Modelling / Ecological Niche Modelling with NicheMapR (MSDMPR) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://prstats.org/course/mechanistic-species-distribution-modelling-ecological-niche-modelling-with-nichemapr-msdmpr/ CATEGORIES:Previously Recorded Courses,Spatial Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prstats.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SDMS01-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20360411 DTSTAMP:20260417T080950 CREATED:20260410T075640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T115745Z UID:10000608-1775779200-2091484799@prstats.org SUMMARY:Model Validation for Species Distribution and Ecological Niche Modelling (MVSDPR) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://prstats.org/course/model-validation-for-species-distribution-and-ecological-niche-modelling-mvsdpr/ CATEGORIES:Previously Recorded Courses,Spatial Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prstats.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SDMS01-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20360411 DTSTAMP:20260417T080950 CREATED:20260410T101455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T101646Z UID:10000609-1775779200-2091484799@prstats.org SUMMARY:Advanced Python for Ecologists and Evolutionary Biologists (APYBPR) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://prstats.org/course/advanced-python-for-ecologists-and-evolutionary-biologists-apybpr/ CATEGORIES:Molecular Ecology,Previously Recorded Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prstats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AYPB01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418 DTSTAMP:20260417T080950 CREATED:20260126T121108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T163252Z UID:10000582-1776038400-1776470399@prstats.org SUMMARY:Machine Learning for Ecological Time Series (METR01) DESCRIPTION:Python for Data Science and Statistical Computing (PYDSPR)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Date \nMonday\, September 22nd\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Format\nThis is a ‘LIVE COURSE’ – the instructor will be delivering lectures and coaching attendees through the accompanying computer practical’s via video link\, a good internet connection is essential. \nCourse Program\nTIME ZONE – Spain (GMT+2) local time UTC+2 – however all sessions will be recorded and made available allowing attendees from different time zones to follow. \nPlease email oliverhooker@prstatistics.com for full details or to discuss how we can accommodate you.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Details\n The aim of the course is to introduce you to Bayesian inference using the integrated nested Laplace approximation (INLA) method and its associated R-INLA package for the analysis of spatial and spatio-temporal data. This course will cover the basics on the INLA methodology as well as practical modelling of different types of spatial and spatio-temporaldata. \nBy the end of the course participants should be able to: \n\nKnow the different types of spatial and spatio-temporal data available and how to work with them in R.\nKnow the different modelling approaches for spatial and spatio-temporal data.\nKnow how to visualize and produce maps of spatial and spatio-temporal data.\nBe able to fit models with the R-INLA package.\nKnow how to interpret the output from model fitting.\nBe confident with the use of INLA for data analysis.\nUnderstand the different models that can be fit with INLA to spatial and spatio-temporal data.\nKnow how to define the different parts of a model with INLA.\nHave the confidence to use INLA for their own projects.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Intended Audiences\n \nAcademics and post-graduate students working on projects related to spatial and spatio-temporal data analysis and modelling and who want to add the INLA methodology for Bayesian inference to their toolbox.\nApplied researchers and analysts in public\, private or third-sector organizations who need the reproducibility\, speed and flexibility of a command-line language such as R.\nThe course is designed for intermediate-to-advanced R users interested in data analysis and modelling. Ideally\, they should have some background on probability\, statistics and data analysis.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n Delivered remotely\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Information\n Time zone – Spain (GMT+2) local time \nAvailability – 20 places \nDuration – 5 days \nContact hours – Approx. 35 hours \nECT’s – Equal to 3 ECT’s \nLanguage – English \n  \nPLEASE READ – CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations are accepted up to 28 days before the course start date subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations later than this may be considered\, contact oliverhooker@prstatistics.com. Failure to attend will result in the full cost of the course being charged. In the unfortunate event that a course is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances a full refund of the course fees will be credited.\n \n \n \n \n \n Teaching Format\n \n\nThe course will be a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions. Each concept will be first described and explained\, and next there will be a time to exercise the topics using provided data sets. Participants are also very welcome to bring their own data. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Assumed quantitative knowledge\n The course is designed for intermediate-to-advanced R users interested in Bayesian inference for data analysis and R beginners who have prior experience with Bayesian inference. Although an introduction to the INLA method will be given\, attendants are expected to be familiar with Bayesian inference. This includes how to define simple Bayesian models and have a basic understanding of some typical methods to compute or approximate the prior distributions (such as models with conjugate priors\, MCMC methods\, etc.). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assumed computer background\n Attendees should already have experience with R and be familiar with data from different formats (csv\, tab\, etc.)\, create simple plots\, and manipulate data frames. Furthermore\, knowledge of how to fit generalized linear (mixed) models using typical R functions (such as glm and lme4) will be useful. No previous background on handling of spatial and spatio-temporal data will be assumed.\n \n \n \n \n \n Equipment and software requirements\n \n\nA laptop computer with a working version of R or RStudio is required. R and RStudio are both available as free and open source software for PCs\, Macs\, and Linux computers. R may be downloaded by following the links here https://www.r-project.org/. RStudio may be downloaded by following the links here: https://www.rstudio.com/. \n\n\nAll the R packages that we will use in this course will be possible to download and install during the workshop itself as and when they are needed\, and a full list of required packages will be made available to all attendees prior to the course. \n\n\nA working webcam is desirable for enhanced interactivity during the live sessions\, we encourage attendees to keep their cameras on during live zoom sessions. \n\n\nAlthough not strictly required\, using a large monitor or preferably even a second monitor will improve he learning experience \n\n\nDownload R \n\n\nDownload RStudio \n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n\n \n \n PYDSPR RECORDED\n \n PYDSPR RECORDED\n\n \n \n \n \n £\n 300.00\n \n \n\n \n Unlimited \n \n \n Open the ticket description.\n More \n \n Close the ticket description.\n Less \n \n \n\n \n \n Decrease ticket quantity for PYDSPR RECORDED\n -\n \n \n Quantity \n \n\n \n Increase ticket quantity for PYDSPR RECORDED\n +\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Quantity: \n 0\n\n \n \n Total: \n \n \n \n £\n 0.00\n \n \n\n \n Get Tickets\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PLEASE READ – CANCELLATION POLICY \nCancellations are accepted up to 28 days before the course start date subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations later than this may be considered\, contact oliverhooker@prstatistics.com. Failure to attend will result in the full cost of the course being charged. In the unfortunate event that a course is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances a full refund of the course fees will be credited.\n \n \n \n \n \n If you are unsure about course suitability\, please get in touch by email to find out more \noliverhooker@prstatistics.com\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Programme\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday 22nd\n Day 1 – Classes from 14:00 to 21:00 \n\nSession 1 – Intro to INLA\nPractical 1 – Intro to INLA\nSession 2 – Model fitting with INLA\nPractical 2 – Model fitting with INLA\nSession 3 – GLMM’s with INLA\nPractical 3 – GLMM’s with INLA\nQ and A and end of day summary\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 23rd\n Day 2 – Classes from 14:00 to 21:00 \n\nSession 4 – Spatial Data\nPractical 4 – Spatial Data\nSession 5 – Spatio-Temporal Data\nPractical 5 – Spatio-Temporal Data\nSession 6 – Advanced Visualisation\nPractical 6 – Advanced Visualisation\nQ and A and end of day summary\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 24th\n Day 3 – Classes from 14:00 to 21:00 \n\nSession 7 – Spatial Models for Lattice Data\nPractical 7 – Spatial Models for Lattice Data\nSession 8 – Spatial Models for Continuous Data\nPractical 8 – Spatial Models for Continuous Data\nSession 9 – Spatial Models for Point Patterns\nPractical 9 – Spatial Models for Point Patterns\nQ and A and end of day summary\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 25th\n Day 4 – Classes from 14:00 to 21:00 \n\nSession 10 – Spatio-Temporal Models for Lattice Data\nPractical 10 – Spatio-Temporal Models for Lattice Data\nSession 11 – Spatio-Temporal Models  for Continuous Data\nPractical 11 – Spatio-Temporal Models  for Continuous Data\nSession 12 – Spatio-Temporal Models  for Point Patterns\nPractical 12 – Spatio-Temporal Models  for Point Patterns\nQ and A and end of day summary\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 26th\n Day 5 – Classes from 14:00 to 21:00 \n\nCase studies\, own data and problem solving.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Virgillio Gomez Rubio\n \n Virgilio has ample experience in Bayesian inference and statistical modeling as well as developing packages for the R programming language. His book Bayesian inference with INLA has been widely adopted for Bayesian modeling and it has been awarded the 2022 SEIO-BBVA Foundation Award in the category of Data Science and Big Data. You can find more information about him on here\n\n\nResearchgate\n\nGoogle Scholar\n\nORCID\n\nGitHub URL:https://prstats.org/course/machine-learning-for-ecological-time-series-metr01/ LOCATION:Delivered remotely (United Kingdom)\, Western European Time\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:All Live Courses,Home Courses,Live Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prstats.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/METR01.png GEO:55.378051;-3.435973 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424 DTSTAMP:20260417T080951 CREATED:20251127T171752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T130542Z UID:10000566-1776643200-1776988799@prstats.org SUMMARY:Analysing Ecological Data with Detection Error (AEDD01) DESCRIPTION:Python for Data Science and Statistical Computing (PYDSPR)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Date \nTuesday\, November 18th\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Format\nThis is a ‘LIVE COURSE’ – the instructor will be delivering lectures and coaching attendees through the accompanying computer practical’s via video link\, a good internet connection is essential. \nTime Zone\nTIME ZONE – UK (GMT) local time – however all sessions will be recorded and made available allowing attendees from different time zones to follow. \nPlease email oliverhooker@prstatistics.com for full details or to discuss how we can accommodate you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About this course\n This course is aimed towards researchers analysing field observations\, who are often faced by data heterogeneities due to field sampling protocols changing from one project to another\, or through time over the lifespan of projects\, or trying to combine legacy data sets with new data collected by recording units. \nSuch heterogeneities can bias analyses when data sets are integrated inadequately or can lead to information loss when filtered and standardized to common standards. Accounting for these issues is important for better inference regarding status and trend of species and communities. \nAnalysis of such ‘messy’ data sets need to feel comfortable with manipulating the data\, need a full understanding the mechanics of the models being used (i.e. critically interpreting the results and acknowledging assumptions and limitations)\, and should be able to make informed choices when faced with methodological challenges. \nThe course emphasizes critical thinking and active learning through hands on programming exercises. We will use publicly available data sets to demonstrate the data manipulation and analysis. We will use freely available and open-source R packages. \nThe expected outcome of the course is a solid foundation for further professional development via increased confidence in applying these methods for field observations. \nBy the end of the course\, participants should be able to: \n\nUnderstand basic statistical concepts related to detection error\nWork with field collected data and data from automated recording units (ARU)\nKnow packages such as unmarked\, detect\, bSims\nCritically evaluate modelling options and assumptions using simulations\nFit N-mixture\, distance sampling\, and time-removal models to data\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Intended Audiences\n \nAcademics and post-graduate students working on projects related to avian data\nApplied researchers and analysts in public\, private or third-sector organizations who need the reproducibility\, speed and flexibility of a programming language such as R for analysing point count data arising from avian field surveys\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n Delivered remotely \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Details\n Time Zone – UK (GMT) local time \nAvailability – 25 places \nDuration – 3 days\, 4 hours per day \nContact hours – Approx. 12 hours \nECT’s – Equal to 1 ECT \nLanguage – English \n \n \n \n \n \n Teaching Format\n Introductory lectures on the concepts and refreshers on R usage. Intermediate-level lectures interspersed with hands-on mini practicals and longer projects. Data sets for computer practicals will be provided by the instructors\, but participants are welcome to bring their own data. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assumed quantitative knowledge\n A basic understanding of statistical\, mathematical and physical concepts. Specifically\, generalised linear regression models\, including mixed models; basic knowledge of calculus. \n \n \n \n \n \n Assumed computer background\n Familiarity with R\, ability to import/export data\, manipulate data frames\, fit basic statistical models (up to GLM) and generate simple exploratory and diagnostic plots. \n \n \n \n \n \n Equipment and software requirements\n \nA laptop computer with a working version of R or RStudio is required. R and RStudio are both available as free and open source software for PCs\, Macs\, and Linux computers. R may be downloaded by following the links here https://www.r-project.org/. RStudio may be downloaded by following the links here: https://www.rstudio.com/. \n\n\nAll the R packages that we will use in this course will be possible to download and install during the workshop itself as and when they are needed\, and a full list of required packages will be made available to all attendees prior to the course. \n\n\nA working webcam is desirable for enhanced interactivity during the live sessions\, we encourage attendees to keep their cameras on during live zoom sessions. \n\n\nAlthough not strictly required\, using a large monitor or preferably even a second monitor will improve he learning experience \n\n\nDownload R \n\n\nDownload RStudio \n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n\n \n \n PYDSPR RECORDED\n \n PYDSPR RECORDED\n\n \n \n \n \n £\n 300.00\n \n \n\n \n Unlimited \n \n \n Open the ticket description.\n More \n \n Close the ticket description.\n Less \n \n \n\n \n \n Decrease ticket quantity for PYDSPR RECORDED\n -\n \n \n Quantity \n \n\n \n Increase ticket quantity for PYDSPR RECORDED\n +\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Quantity: \n 0\n\n \n \n Total: \n \n \n \n £\n 0.00\n \n \n\n \n Get Tickets\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PLEASE READ – CANCELLATION POLICY \nCancellations are accepted up to 28 days before the course start date subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations later than this may be considered\, contact oliverhooker@prstatistics.com. Failure to attend will result in the full cost of the course being charged. In the unfortunate event that a course is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances a full refund of the course fees will be credited.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nIf you are unsure about course suitability\, please get in touch by email to find out more oliverhooker@prstatistics.com \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Programme\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 18th\n Day 1 – Classes from 13:30 – 17:30 \nIntroduction \n\nIntroduction and background\nReview of field sampling techniques\nIntroduction to agent-based simulations\nOverview of regression techniques\nNaïve estimates of occupancy and abundance\nMultiple visits and N-mixture models\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 19th\n Day 2 – Classes from 13:30 – 17:30 \nIntroduction to modelling \n\nBird behaviour\nTime-removal models\nObservation process\nDistance sampling\nCombining removal and distance sampling (QPAD)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 20th\n Day 3 – Classes from 13:30 – 17:30 \nDifferent approaches \n\nSingle visit-based approaches (N-mixture and SQPAD)\nAnalysing data from recording units\nMulti-species models and using species traits and phylogeny\nDealing with roadside and other biases\nClosing remarks\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Instructor\n \nDr. Peter Solymos \nPéter is an ecologist and R programmer. He has worked with continental scale data sets and developed statistical techniques for estimating population density from messy data sets. He is the author of numerous well-known R packages\, including detect\, dclone\, vegan\, and ResourceSelection. He works currently as a data scientist helping utility companies improving their outage and impact prevention practices\, and is an adjunct professor at the University of Alberta in Edmonton\, Canada. \nGoogle Scholar \nWork Homepage \nPersonal Homepage URL:https://prstats.org/course/analysing-ecological-data-with-detection-error-aedd01/ LOCATION:Delivered remotely (United Kingdom)\, Western European Time\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:All Live Courses,Home Courses,Live Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prstats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/APCD01-1.jpg GEO:55.378051;-3.435973 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425 DTSTAMP:20260417T080951 CREATED:20260109T132757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T112628Z UID:10000577-1776643200-1777075199@prstats.org SUMMARY:Multivariate Analysis of Ecological Communities Using VEGAN (VGNR09) DESCRIPTION:Python for Data Science and Statistical Computing (PYDSPR)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Date \nMonday\, September 15\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Format\nThis is a ‘LIVE COURSE’ – the instructor will be delivering lectures and coaching attendees through the accompanying computer practical’s via video link\, a good internet connection is essential. \nTime Zone\nTIME ZONE – Reunion (GMT+4) local time – however all sessions will be recorded and made available allowing attendees from different time zones to follow.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About This Course\n This 5-day course covers R concepts\, methods\, and tools that can be used to analyse community ecology data using (but not limited to) the R package VEGAN. The course will review data processing techniques relevant to multivariate data sets. We will cover diversity indices\, distance measures and distance-based multivariate methods\, clustering\, classification and ordination techniques using the R package VEGAN. We will use real-world empirical data sets to motivate analyses\, such as describing patterns along gradients of environ-mental or anthropogenic disturbances\, quantifying the effects of continuous and discrete predictors. We will emphasise visualisation and reproducible workflows as well as good programming practices. The modules will consist of introductory lectures\, guided computer coding\, and participant exercises. The course is intended for intermediate users of R who are interested in community ecology\, particularly in the areas of terrestrial and wetland ecology\, microbial ecology\, and natural resource management. You are strongly encouraged to use your own data sets (they should be clean and already structured\, see the document: “recommendation if you participate with your data”. \nWe will cover the following:\n\n\nFundamentals of community ecology\,\nDiversity indices\,\nMethods to transform data and calculate distance measures\,\nClassifications (i.e.\, clustering methods) organise the data into synthetic groups and present them in a tree (dendrogram).\nOrdinations (i.e.\, unconstrained methods) reveal the multivariate dimension in only a few dimensions (axes).\nCanonical ordinations (i.e.\, constrained methods) test hypotheses related to multivariate patterns.\n\n\n\nIn addition the course provides lectures and practices on how to create reproducible workflows and use good programming practices in R.\n\nTopics covered during the course include: terrestrial and wetland ecology\, microbial ecology\, and natural resource management\, evolution\, palaeoecology.\n\n\n\nDuring the workshops you will follow guided computer coding exercises using either your own data or real empirical datasets to motivate analyses. Exercises include describing patterns along gradients of environmental or anthropogenic disturbance\, quantifying the effects of continuous and discrete predictors.\n\nYou are strongly encouraged to use your own datasets (they should be clean and already structured\, please contact use if you plan to do this\, we will help you to prepare the data). You will benefit from full support in applying multivariate methods to your dataset (defining of the research question\, transforming your data\, selecting the most appropriate method\, carrying out the analysis and interpreting the results).\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Intended Audiences\n Any researchers (PhD and MSc students\, post-docs\, primary investigators) and environmental professionals who are interested in implementing best practices and state-of-the-art methods for modelling species’ distributions or ecological niches\, with applications to biogeography\, spatial ecology\, biodiversity conservation and related disciplines.\n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n Delivered remotely\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Details\n Time Zone – Reunion Island (GMT+4) local time \nAvailability – 20 places \nDuration – 5 days\, 8 hours a day \nContact hours – Approx. 35 hours \nECT’s – Equal to 3 ECT’s \nLanguage – English (with the option to discuss individually in French)\n \n \n \n \n \n Teaching Format\n The course will be divided into theoretical lectures to introduce and explain key concepts and theories\, and practices with workshop sessions on R. We will cover roughly 2 modules per day\, each module consists of ~1h30/2h lecture + coding\, break\, ~1h30/2h exercises + summary/discussion. \nThe schedule can be slightly modified according to the interest of the participants and to accommodate different timezones.\n \n \n \n \n \n Assumed quantitative knowledge\n We will assume that you are familiar with basic statistical concepts\, linear models\, and statistical tests (the equivalent of an undergraduate introductory statistics course will be sufficient to follow the course).\n \n \n \n \n \n Assumed computer background\n To take full advantage of this course\, minimal prior experience with R is required. Participants should be familiar with basic R syntax and commands\, know how to write code in the RStudio console and script editor\, load data from files (txt\, xls\, csv).\n \n \n \n \n \n Equipment and software requirements\n \nA laptop computer with a working version of R or RStudio is required. R and RStudio are both available as free and open source software for PCs\, Macs\, and Linux computers. R may be downloaded by following the links here https://www.r-project.org/. RStudio may be downloaded by following the links here: https://www.rstudio.com/. \n\n\nAll the R packages that we will use in this course will be possible to download and install during the workshop itself as and when they are needed\, and a full list of required packages will be made available to all attendees prior to the course. \n\n\nA working webcam is desirable for enhanced interactivity during the live sessions\, we encourage attendees to keep their cameras on during live zoom sessions. \n\n\nAlthough not strictly required\, using a large monitor or preferably even a second monitor will improve he learning experience \n\n\nDownload R \n\n\nDownload RStudio \n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. 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In the unfortunate event that a course is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances a full refund of the course fees will be credited.\n \n \n \n \n \n \nIf you are unsure about course suitability\, please get in touch by email to find out more oliverhooker@prstatistics.com \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday 15th\n Day 1 – Classes from 08:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 16:00 \n• Module 1: Introduction to community data analysis\, basics of programming in R\n• Module 2: Diversity analysis\, species-abundance distributions \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 16th\n Day 2 – Classes from 08:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 16:00 \n• Module 3: Distance and transformation measures\n• Module 4: Clustering and classification analysis \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 17th\n Day 3 – Classes from 08:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 16:00 \n• Module 5: Unconstrained ordinations: Principal Component Analysis\n• Module 6: Other unconstrained ordinations \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 18th\n Day 4 – Classes from 08:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 16:00 \n• Module 7: Constrained ordinations: RDA and other canonical analysis\n• Module 8: Statistical tests for multivariate data and variation partitioning \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 19th\n Day 5 – Classes from 08:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 16:00 \n• Module 9: Overview of Spatial analysis\, and recent Hierarchical Modeling of Species Communities (HMSC) methods\n• Modules 10: Special topics and discussion\, analyzing participants’ data. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Antoine Becker-Scarpitta\n \n Antoine is a community ecologist and forest ecologist working as a researcher at The French agricultural research and international cooperation organization\, working for the sustainable development of tropical and Mediterranean regions. Antoine was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki and the Institute of Botany of the Academy of the Czech Republic. He holds a degree in Conservation Biology from the University of Paris-Sud-Orsay\, and he obtained his PhD in Biology/Ecology from the University of Sherbrooke (Canada). Antoine’s research focuses on the temporal dynamics of biodiversity\, particularly on the forest and Arctic vegetation. Antoine has taught community ecology\, plant ecology and evolution\, linear and multivariate statistics assisted on R. \nResearchGate \nGoogle Scholar \nORCID \nGitHub URL:https://prstats.org/course/multivariate-analysis-of-ecological-communities-using-vegan-vgnr09/ LOCATION:Delivered remotely (United Kingdom)\, Western European Time Zone\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:All Live Courses,Live Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prstats.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/VGNR08-1.jpg GEO:53.1423672;-7.6920536 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423 DTSTAMP:20260417T080951 CREATED:20251202T213514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T123815Z UID:10000569-1776729600-1776902399@prstats.org SUMMARY:Deep Learning using R (DLUR01) DESCRIPTION:Python for Data Science and Statistical Computing (PYDSPR)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Date \nMonday\, September 22nd\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Format\nThis is a ‘LIVE COURSE’ – the instructor will be delivering lectures and coaching attendees through the accompanying computer practical’s via video link\, a good internet connection is essential. \nCourse Program\nTIME ZONE – Spain (GMT+2) local time UTC+2 – however all sessions will be recorded and made available allowing attendees from different time zones to follow. \nPlease email oliverhooker@prstatistics.com for full details or to discuss how we can accommodate you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Details\n The aim of the course is to introduce you to Bayesian inference using the integrated nested Laplace approximation (INLA) method and its associated R-INLA package for the analysis of spatial and spatio-temporal data. This course will cover the basics on the INLA methodology as well as practical modelling of different types of spatial and spatio-temporaldata. \nBy the end of the course participants should be able to: \n\nKnow the different types of spatial and spatio-temporal data available and how to work with them in R.\nKnow the different modelling approaches for spatial and spatio-temporal data.\nKnow how to visualize and produce maps of spatial and spatio-temporal data.\nBe able to fit models with the R-INLA package.\nKnow how to interpret the output from model fitting.\nBe confident with the use of INLA for data analysis.\nUnderstand the different models that can be fit with INLA to spatial and spatio-temporal data.\nKnow how to define the different parts of a model with INLA.\nHave the confidence to use INLA for their own projects.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Intended Audiences\n \nAcademics and post-graduate students working on projects related to spatial and spatio-temporal data analysis and modelling and who want to add the INLA methodology for Bayesian inference to their toolbox.\nApplied researchers and analysts in public\, private or third-sector organizations who need the reproducibility\, speed and flexibility of a command-line language such as R.\nThe course is designed for intermediate-to-advanced R users interested in data analysis and modelling. Ideally\, they should have some background on probability\, statistics and data analysis.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n Delivered remotely \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Information\n Time zone – Spain (GMT+2) local time \nAvailability – 20 places \nDuration – 5 days \nContact hours – Approx. 35 hours \nECT’s – Equal to 3 ECT’s \nLanguage – English \n  \nPLEASE READ – CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations are accepted up to 28 days before the course start date subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations later than this may be considered\, contact oliverhooker@prstatistics.com. Failure to attend will result in the full cost of the course being charged. In the unfortunate event that a course is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances a full refund of the course fees will be credited. \n \n \n \n \n \n Teaching Format\n \n\nThe course will be a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions. Each concept will be first described and explained\, and next there will be a time to exercise the topics using provided data sets. Participants are also very welcome to bring their own data. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Assumed quantitative knowledge\n The course is designed for intermediate-to-advanced R users interested in Bayesian inference for data analysis and R beginners who have prior experience with Bayesian inference. Although an introduction to the INLA method will be given\, attendants are expected to be familiar with Bayesian inference. This includes how to define simple Bayesian models and have a basic understanding of some typical methods to compute or approximate the prior distributions (such as models with conjugate priors\, MCMC methods\, etc.). \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Assumed computer background\n Attendees should already have experience with R and be familiar with data from different formats (csv\, tab\, etc.)\, create simple plots\, and manipulate data frames. Furthermore\, knowledge of how to fit generalized linear (mixed) models using typical R functions (such as glm and lme4) will be useful. No previous background on handling of spatial and spatio-temporal data will be assumed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Equipment and software requirements\n \n\nA laptop computer with a working version of R or RStudio is required. R and RStudio are both available as free and open source software for PCs\, Macs\, and Linux computers. R may be downloaded by following the links here https://www.r-project.org/. RStudio may be downloaded by following the links here: https://www.rstudio.com/. \n\n\nAll the R packages that we will use in this course will be possible to download and install during the workshop itself as and when they are needed\, and a full list of required packages will be made available to all attendees prior to the course. \n\n\nA working webcam is desirable for enhanced interactivity during the live sessions\, we encourage attendees to keep their cameras on during live zoom sessions. \n\n\nAlthough not strictly required\, using a large monitor or preferably even a second monitor will improve he learning experience \n\n\nDownload R \n\n\nDownload RStudio \n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. 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In the unfortunate event that a course is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances a full refund of the course fees will be credited. \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are unsure about course suitability\, please get in touch by email to find out more \noliverhooker@prstatistics.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Programme\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday 22nd\n Day 1 – Classes from 14:00 to 21:00 \n\nSession 1 – Intro to INLA\nPractical 1 – Intro to INLA\nSession 2 – Model fitting with INLA\nPractical 2 – Model fitting with INLA\nSession 3 – GLMM’s with INLA\nPractical 3 – GLMM’s with INLA\nQ and A and end of day summary\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 23rd\n Day 2 – Classes from 14:00 to 21:00 \n\nSession 4 – Spatial Data\nPractical 4 – Spatial Data\nSession 5 – Spatio-Temporal Data\nPractical 5 – Spatio-Temporal Data\nSession 6 – Advanced Visualisation\nPractical 6 – Advanced Visualisation\nQ and A and end of day summary\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 24th\n Day 3 – Classes from 14:00 to 21:00 \n\nSession 7 – Spatial Models for Lattice Data\nPractical 7 – Spatial Models for Lattice Data\nSession 8 – Spatial Models for Continuous Data\nPractical 8 – Spatial Models for Continuous Data\nSession 9 – Spatial Models for Point Patterns\nPractical 9 – Spatial Models for Point Patterns\nQ and A and end of day summary\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 25th\n Day 4 – Classes from 14:00 to 21:00 \n\nSession 10 – Spatio-Temporal Models for Lattice Data\nPractical 10 – Spatio-Temporal Models for Lattice Data\nSession 11 – Spatio-Temporal Models  for Continuous Data\nPractical 11 – Spatio-Temporal Models  for Continuous Data\nSession 12 – Spatio-Temporal Models  for Point Patterns\nPractical 12 – Spatio-Temporal Models  for Point Patterns\nQ and A and end of day summary\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 26th\n Day 5 – Classes from 14:00 to 21:00 \n\nCase studies\, own data and problem solving.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Virgillio Gomez Rubio\n \n Virgilio has ample experience in Bayesian inference and statistical modeling as well as developing packages for the R programming language. His book Bayesian inference with INLA has been widely adopted for Bayesian modeling and it has been awarded the 2022 SEIO-BBVA Foundation Award in the category of Data Science and Big Data. You can find more information about him on here\n \n\nResearchgate\n \nGoogle Scholar\n \nORCID\n \nGitHub URL:https://prstats.org/course/deep-learning-using-r-dlur01/ LOCATION:Delivered remotely (United Kingdom)\, Western European Time\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:All Live Courses,Home Courses,Live Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prstats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DLUR01.png GEO:55.378051;-3.435973 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T235900 DTSTAMP:20260417T080951 CREATED:20260129T174438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T144307Z UID:10000586-1776902400-1777075140@prstats.org SUMMARY:Standard modelling procedure for Species Distribution and Ecological Niche Modelling (SDMS01) DESCRIPTION:Python for Data Science and Statistical Computing (PYDSPR)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Date \nMonday\, September 22nd\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Format\nThis is a ‘LIVE COURSE’ – the instructor will be delivering lectures and coaching attendees through the accompanying computer practical’s via video link\, a good internet connection is essential. \nTime Zone\nTIME ZONE – Portugal (GMT+1) local time – however all sessions will be recorded and made available allowing attendees from different time zones to follow. \nPlease email oliverhooker@prstatistics.com for full details or to discuss how we can accommodate you).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About This Course\n How to build an ecological niche model – ENM? This course covers the fundamental theory and principal methodologies used to build Ecological Niche Models (ENMs). These models\, which may also be referred to as species distribution models (SDMs)\, habitat suitability models\, or climate envelope models\, represent empirical or mathematical approaches to understanding a species’ ecological niche. ENM techniques can be broadly categorised as mechanistic or correlative. They function by relating known species information (such as geographical locations or physiological data) with various types of ecogeographical variables\, including environmental (e.g.\, climate)\, topographical (e.g.\, elevation)\, and human factors. The ultimate goal is to identify the conditions and factors that limit and define the species’ niche. The increasing popularity of ENMs stems from their utility in making conservation planning and management more effective and efficient. \nBy the end of the course\, participants should be able to: \n\nCalculate ecological niche models and specie distribution models\nUnderstand their results\, as well as to choose and apply the correct.\nHow to choose the best methodology depending on the aim of their type of study and data.\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Intended Audiences\n \nAcademics and post-graduate students working on projects related to spatial data.\nStudents and researchers working on biogeography\, spatial ecology\, or related disciplines with experience in ecological niche models.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n Delivered remotely\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Details\n Time Zone – Portugal (GMT+1) local time \nAvailability – 30 Places \nDuration – 5 days\, 7 hours a day \nContact hours – Approx. 35 hours \nECT’s – Equal to 3 ECT’s \nLanguage – English\n \n \n \n \n \n Teaching Format\n The morning of the first day will be mainly theoretical. The following days will be mainly practical\, with some short theoretical presentations. All modelling processes and calculations will be performed with R\, the free software environment for statistical computing and graphics (http://www.r-project.org/). Attendees will learn to use modelling algorithms like Maxent\, Bioclim\, Domain\, and logistic regressions\, and R packages for computing ENMs like Dismo and Biomod2. Also\, students will learn to compare different ecological niche models using the Ecospat package. Data sets for computer practicals will be provided by the instructors\, but participants are welcome to bring their own data. In the final practical\, the students will run ENM with their own data or with a new dataset\, applying all the methods shown during the previous days.\n \n \n \n \n \n Assumed quantitative knowledge\n A basic understanding of statistical and ecological concepts.\n \n \n \n \n \n Assumed computer background\n Solid knowledge in Geographical Information Systems and the R statistical package is necessary. We will focus exclusively on advanced methods. If you need an introductory course on ecological niche models\, please consider attending our basic course on PRStatistics (www.prstatistics.com).\n \n \n \n \n \n Equipment and software requirements\n \nA laptop computer with a working version of R or RStudio is required. R and RStudio are both available as free and open source software for PCs\, Macs\, and Linux computers. R may be downloaded by following the links here https://www.r-project.org/. RStudio may be downloaded by following the links here: https://www.rstudio.com/. \n\n\nAll the R packages that we will use in this course will be possible to download and install during the workshop itself as and when they are needed\, and a full list of required packages will be made available to all attendees prior to the course. \n\n\nA working webcam is desirable for enhanced interactivity during the live sessions\, we encourage attendees to keep their cameras on during live zoom sessions. \n\n\nAlthough not strictly required\, using a large monitor or preferably even a second monitor will improve he learning experience \n\n\nDownload R \n\n\nDownload RStudio \n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. 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In the unfortunate event that a course is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances a full refund of the course fees will be credited.\n \n \n \n \n \n \nIf you are unsure about course suitability\, please get in touch by email to find out more oliverhooker@prstatistics.com \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PROGRAMME\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday 22nd\n Day 1 – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 \n\nTopic 1: Introduction to ENM theory. Definition of ecological niche model; introduction to species ecological niche theory\, types of ecological niches\, types of ENM\, diagram BAM\, ENMs as approximations to species’ niches.\nTopic 2: ENM methods. Mechanistic and correlative models. Overlap Analysis\, Biomod\, Domain\, Habitat\, Distance of Mahalanobis\, ENFA\, Maxent\, Logistic regression\, Generalised Linear Models\, Generalised Additive Models\, Generalised Boosted Regression Models\, Random Forest\, Support Vector Machines\, Artificial Neural Network.\nTopic 3: Preparing variables and species data. Getting climatic data from WorldClim and species data from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility using the geodata package. Choosing environmental data sources\, downloading variables\, Clipping variables\, Aggregating variables\, checking pixel size\, checking raster limits\, checking NoData\, Correlating variables.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 23rd\n Day 2 – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 \n\nTopic 4: Guidelines to calculate ENM. Concepts of ecological niche and how they can be modelled; classes of correlative models; modelling software; selection of study area; data sources for species records and environmental variables; types of species records and their influence on correlative models; errors in species records; minimum number of species records and environmental variables; effects of prevalence\, sampling design\, biases\, and collinearity between variables; model calculation; model projection to different scenarios in time and space; ensemble modelling; model validation; classification\, discrimination and calibration metrics; calculation of null models; analysis of model results; and model thresholding.\nTopic 5: Modelling with the predicts package. Formatting the data\, parameterising the modelling correlative algorithms\, calculating the models\, evaluating the models\, projecting the models over time and space.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 24th\n Day 3 – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 \n\nTopic 6: Applications of ENM. Ecological niche identification\, Identification of contact zones\, Integration with genetical data\, Species expansions\, Species invasions\, Dispersion hypotheses\, Species conservation status\, Prediction of future conservation problems\, Projection to future and past climate change scenarios\, Modelling past species\, Modelling species richness\, Road-kills\, Diseases\, Windmills\, Location of protected areas.\nTopic 7: Modelling with the biomod2 package. Formatting the data\, parameterising the modelling correlative algorithms\, calculating the models\, evaluating the models\, projecting the models over time and space.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 25th\n Day 4 – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 \n\nTopic 8: Modelling with Maxent. Formatting the data\, parameterising Maxent\, calculating the models\, evaluating the models\, projecting the models over time and space.\nTopic 9: Compare statistically two different ecological niche models using the R package ecospat.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 26th\n Day 5 – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 \n\nTopic 10: Run ecological niche models with your own data.\nTopic 11: Participants’ talks. Attendees will have the opportunity to present their own data and analyse which is the best way to successfully obtain an ENM.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Neftali Sillero\n \n Neftalí Sillero works in the analysis and identification of biodiversity spatial patterns\, from species to populations and individuals. For this\, he uses four powerful tools to better understand how space influence biodiversity: Geographical Information Systems\, Remote Sensing\, Ecological Niche Modelling\, and Spatial Statistics. His main areas of research are: application of new technologies on species’ distributions atlases\, ecological modelling of species’ ranges\, identification of biogeographical regions and species’ chorotypes\, mapping and modelling road-kill hotspots\, and spatial analyses of home ranges. \nHe has more than 10 years’ experience working in ecological niche models. He has authored >70 peer reviewed publications and he is since 2007 Chairman of the Mapping Committee of the Societas Herpetologica Europaea\, where he is the PI of the NA2RE project (www.na2re.ismai.pt)\, the New Atlas of Amphibians and Reptiles of Europe \nPersonal website\nWork Webpage\nResearchGate\nGoogleScholar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teaches\n \nEcological Niche Modelling Using R (ENMR)\nAdvanced Ecological Niche Modelling Using R (ANMR)\nGIS And Remote Sensing Analyses With R (GARM)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Teaches\n \nEcological Niche Modelling Using R (ENMR)\nAdvanced Ecological Niche Modelling Using R (ANMR)\nGIS And Remote Sensing Analyses With R (GARM) URL:https://prstats.org/course/standard-modelling-procedure-for-species-distribution-and-ecological-niche-modelling-sdms01/ LOCATION:Delivered remotely (Portugal)\, Portugal CATEGORIES:All Live Courses,Home Courses,Live Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prstats.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SDMS01-1.jpg GEO:39.399872;-8.224454 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T235900 DTSTAMP:20260417T080951 CREATED:20260129T115223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T181917Z UID:10000585-1777248000-1777593540@prstats.org SUMMARY:Stable Isotope Mixing Models Using SIBER\, SIAR\, MixSIAR (SIMM12) DESCRIPTION:Python for Data Science and Statistical Computing (PYDSPR)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Date \nMonday\, September 22nd\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Format\nThis is a ‘LIVE COURSE’ – the instructor will be delivering lectures and coaching attendees through the accompanying computer practical’s via video link\, a good internet connection is essential. \nTime Zone\nTIME ZONE – Portugal (GMT+1) local time – however all sessions will be recorded and made available allowing attendees from different time zones to follow. \nPlease email oliverhooker@prstatistics.com for full details or to discuss how we can accommodate you).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About This Course\n How to build an ecological niche model – ENM? This course covers the fundamental theory and principal methodologies used to build Ecological Niche Models (ENMs). These models\, which may also be referred to as species distribution models (SDMs)\, habitat suitability models\, or climate envelope models\, represent empirical or mathematical approaches to understanding a species’ ecological niche. ENM techniques can be broadly categorised as mechanistic or correlative. They function by relating known species information (such as geographical locations or physiological data) with various types of ecogeographical variables\, including environmental (e.g.\, climate)\, topographical (e.g.\, elevation)\, and human factors. The ultimate goal is to identify the conditions and factors that limit and define the species’ niche. The increasing popularity of ENMs stems from their utility in making conservation planning and management more effective and efficient. \nBy the end of the course\, participants should be able to: \n\nCalculate ecological niche models and specie distribution models\nUnderstand their results\, as well as to choose and apply the correct.\nHow to choose the best methodology depending on the aim of their type of study and data.\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Intended Audiences\n \nAcademics and post-graduate students working on projects related to spatial data.\nStudents and researchers working on biogeography\, spatial ecology\, or related disciplines with experience in ecological niche models.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n Delivered remotely\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Details\n Time Zone – Portugal (GMT+1) local time \nAvailability – 30 Places \nDuration – 5 days\, 7 hours a day \nContact hours – Approx. 35 hours \nECT’s – Equal to 3 ECT’s \nLanguage – English\n \n \n \n \n \n Teaching Format\n The morning of the first day will be mainly theoretical. The following days will be mainly practical\, with some short theoretical presentations. All modelling processes and calculations will be performed with R\, the free software environment for statistical computing and graphics (http://www.r-project.org/). Attendees will learn to use modelling algorithms like Maxent\, Bioclim\, Domain\, and logistic regressions\, and R packages for computing ENMs like Dismo and Biomod2. Also\, students will learn to compare different ecological niche models using the Ecospat package. Data sets for computer practicals will be provided by the instructors\, but participants are welcome to bring their own data. In the final practical\, the students will run ENM with their own data or with a new dataset\, applying all the methods shown during the previous days.\n \n \n \n \n \n Assumed quantitative knowledge\n A basic understanding of statistical and ecological concepts.\n \n \n \n \n \n Assumed computer background\n Solid knowledge in Geographical Information Systems and the R statistical package is necessary. We will focus exclusively on advanced methods. If you need an introductory course on ecological niche models\, please consider attending our basic course on PRStatistics (www.prstatistics.com).\n \n \n \n \n \n Equipment and software requirements\n \nA laptop computer with a working version of R or RStudio is required. R and RStudio are both available as free and open source software for PCs\, Macs\, and Linux computers. R may be downloaded by following the links here https://www.r-project.org/. RStudio may be downloaded by following the links here: https://www.rstudio.com/. \n\n\nAll the R packages that we will use in this course will be possible to download and install during the workshop itself as and when they are needed\, and a full list of required packages will be made available to all attendees prior to the course. \n\n\nA working webcam is desirable for enhanced interactivity during the live sessions\, we encourage attendees to keep their cameras on during live zoom sessions. \n\n\nAlthough not strictly required\, using a large monitor or preferably even a second monitor will improve he learning experience \n\n\nDownload R \n\n\nDownload RStudio \n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. 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In the unfortunate event that a course is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances a full refund of the course fees will be credited.\n \n \n \n \n \n \nIf you are unsure about course suitability\, please get in touch by email to find out more oliverhooker@prstatistics.com \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PROGRAMME\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday 22nd\n Day 1 – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 \n\nTopic 1: Introduction to ENM theory. Definition of ecological niche model; introduction to species ecological niche theory\, types of ecological niches\, types of ENM\, diagram BAM\, ENMs as approximations to species’ niches.\nTopic 2: ENM methods. Mechanistic and correlative models. Overlap Analysis\, Biomod\, Domain\, Habitat\, Distance of Mahalanobis\, ENFA\, Maxent\, Logistic regression\, Generalised Linear Models\, Generalised Additive Models\, Generalised Boosted Regression Models\, Random Forest\, Support Vector Machines\, Artificial Neural Network.\nTopic 3: Preparing variables and species data. Getting climatic data from WorldClim and species data from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility using the geodata package. Choosing environmental data sources\, downloading variables\, Clipping variables\, Aggregating variables\, checking pixel size\, checking raster limits\, checking NoData\, Correlating variables.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 23rd\n Day 2 – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 \n\nTopic 4: Guidelines to calculate ENM. Concepts of ecological niche and how they can be modelled; classes of correlative models; modelling software; selection of study area; data sources for species records and environmental variables; types of species records and their influence on correlative models; errors in species records; minimum number of species records and environmental variables; effects of prevalence\, sampling design\, biases\, and collinearity between variables; model calculation; model projection to different scenarios in time and space; ensemble modelling; model validation; classification\, discrimination and calibration metrics; calculation of null models; analysis of model results; and model thresholding.\nTopic 5: Modelling with the predicts package. Formatting the data\, parameterising the modelling correlative algorithms\, calculating the models\, evaluating the models\, projecting the models over time and space.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 24th\n Day 3 – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 \n\nTopic 6: Applications of ENM. Ecological niche identification\, Identification of contact zones\, Integration with genetical data\, Species expansions\, Species invasions\, Dispersion hypotheses\, Species conservation status\, Prediction of future conservation problems\, Projection to future and past climate change scenarios\, Modelling past species\, Modelling species richness\, Road-kills\, Diseases\, Windmills\, Location of protected areas.\nTopic 7: Modelling with the biomod2 package. Formatting the data\, parameterising the modelling correlative algorithms\, calculating the models\, evaluating the models\, projecting the models over time and space.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 25th\n Day 4 – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 \n\nTopic 8: Modelling with Maxent. Formatting the data\, parameterising Maxent\, calculating the models\, evaluating the models\, projecting the models over time and space.\nTopic 9: Compare statistically two different ecological niche models using the R package ecospat.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 26th\n Day 5 – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 \n\nTopic 10: Run ecological niche models with your own data.\nTopic 11: Participants’ talks. Attendees will have the opportunity to present their own data and analyse which is the best way to successfully obtain an ENM.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Neftali Sillero\n \n Neftalí Sillero works in the analysis and identification of biodiversity spatial patterns\, from species to populations and individuals. For this\, he uses four powerful tools to better understand how space influence biodiversity: Geographical Information Systems\, Remote Sensing\, Ecological Niche Modelling\, and Spatial Statistics. His main areas of research are: application of new technologies on species’ distributions atlases\, ecological modelling of species’ ranges\, identification of biogeographical regions and species’ chorotypes\, mapping and modelling road-kill hotspots\, and spatial analyses of home ranges. \nHe has more than 10 years’ experience working in ecological niche models. He has authored >70 peer reviewed publications and he is since 2007 Chairman of the Mapping Committee of the Societas Herpetologica Europaea\, where he is the PI of the NA2RE project (www.na2re.ismai.pt)\, the New Atlas of Amphibians and Reptiles of Europe \nPersonal website\nWork Webpage\nResearchGate\nGoogleScholar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teaches\n \nEcological Niche Modelling Using R (ENMR)\nAdvanced Ecological Niche Modelling Using R (ANMR)\nGIS And Remote Sensing Analyses With R (GARM)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Teaches\n \nEcological Niche Modelling Using R (ENMR)\nAdvanced Ecological Niche Modelling Using R (ANMR)\nGIS And Remote Sensing Analyses With R (GARM) URL:https://prstats.org/course/stable-isotope-mixing-models-using-siber-siar-mixsiar-simm12/ LOCATION:Delivered remotely (Portugal)\, Portugal CATEGORIES:All Live Courses,Home Courses,Live Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prstats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SIMMPR-1.jpg GEO:39.399872;-8.224454 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260417T080951 CREATED:20260114T115043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T143539Z UID:10000579-1777248000-1777679999@prstats.org SUMMARY:Bayesian Nonlinear Models for Ecologists (BNLM01) DESCRIPTION:Python for Data Science and Statistical Computing (PYDSPR)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Date \nMonday\, December 1st\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Format\nThis is a ‘LIVE COURSE’ – the instructor will be delivering lectures and coaching attendees through the accompanying computer practical’s via video link\, a good internet connection is essential. \nTime Zone\nTIME ZONE – Portugal (GMT+1) local time – however all sessions will be recorded and made available allowing attendees from different time zones to follow. \nPlease email oliverhooker@prstatistics.com for full details or to discuss how we can accommodate you).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About This Course\n Have you built an Ecological Niche Model? If yes\, you have already encountered challenges on data preparation\, or have struggled with issues in models fitting and accuracy. This course will teach you how to overcome these challenges and improve the accuracy of your ecological niche models. By the end of 5-day practical course\, you will have the capacity to filter records and select your variables with variance inflation factor; to test effect of Maxent regularization parameter in models performance; to validate models performance and accuracy; to perform MESS analysis\, null models\, and mechanistic models\, as well as to build your “virtual species”. \nEcological niche\, species distribution\, habitat distribution\, or climatic envelope models are different names for mechanistic and correlative models\, which are empirical or mathematical approaches to the ecological niche of a species. These methods relate different types of ecogeographical variables (environmental\, topographical\, human) to species physiological data or geographical locations\, in order to identify the factors limiting and defining the species' niche. ENMs have become popular because of their efficiency in the design and implementation of conservation management. \nBy the end of 5-day practical course should be able to: \n\nfilter records and select your variables with variance inflation factor;\ntest the effect of Maxent regularization parameter in models performance;\nvalidate models performance and accuracy;\nperform MESS analysis\, null models\, and mechanistic models\, as well as to build your “virtual species”.\n\nStudents will learn to use functions implemented in the packages “usdm”; “dismo”; “ENMEval”; “SDMvspecies”; “spThin”; and “NicheMapper” among others.\n \n \n \n \n \n Intended Audiences\n This course is orientated to PhD and MSc students\, as well as other students and researchers working on biogeography\, spatial ecology\, or related disciplines\, with experience in ecological niche models.\n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n Delivered remotely\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Details\n Time Zone – Portugal (GMT+!) local time \nAvailability – 24 places \nDuration – 5 days\, 7 hours a day \nContact hours – Approx. 35 hours \nECT’s – Equal to 3ECT’s \nLanguage – English\n \n \n \n \n \n Teaching Format\n The course will be mainly practical\, with some theoretical lectures. All modelling processes and calculations will be performed with R\, the free software environment for statistical computing and graphics (http://www.r-project.org/). Students will learn to use functions implemented in the packages “usdm”; “dismo”; “ENMEval”; “SDMvspecies”; “spThin”; and “NicheMapper” among others.\n \n \n \n \n \n Assumed quantitative knowledge\n A basic understanding of ecological niche models and biogeography in general is required\, thus we will assume the attendees know how to run an ecological niche model.\n \n \n \n \n \n Assumed computer background\n Solid knowledge in Geographical Information Systems and R statistical package is necessary. It is also essential to have experience in ecological niche models. We will focus exclusively on advanced methods. If you need an introductory course on ecological niche models\, please consider attending our basic course on PRStatistics (www.prstats.org).\n \n \n \n \n \n Equipment and software requirements\n \nA laptop computer with a working version of R or RStudio is required. R and RStudio are both available as free and open source software for PCs\, Macs\, and Linux computers. R may be downloaded by following the links here https://www.r-project.org/. RStudio may be downloaded by following the links here: https://www.rstudio.com/. \n\n\nAll the R packages that we will use in this course will be possible to download and install during the workshop itself as and when they are needed\, and a full list of required packages will be made available to all attendees prior to the course. \n\n\nA working webcam is desirable for enhanced interactivity during the live sessions\, we encourage attendees to keep their cameras on during live zoom sessions. \n\n\nAlthough not strictly required\, using a large monitor or preferably even a second monitor will improve he learning experience \n\n\nDownload R \n\n\nDownload RStudio \n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n\n \n \n PYDSPR RECORDED\n \n PYDSPR RECORDED\n\n \n \n \n \n £\n 300.00\n \n \n\n \n Unlimited \n \n \n Open the ticket description.\n More \n \n Close the ticket description.\n Less \n \n \n\n \n \n Decrease ticket quantity for PYDSPR RECORDED\n -\n \n \n Quantity \n \n\n \n Increase ticket quantity for PYDSPR RECORDED\n +\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Quantity: \n 0\n\n \n \n Total: \n \n \n \n £\n 0.00\n \n \n\n \n Get Tickets\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PLEASE READ – CANCELLATION POLICY \nCancellations are accepted up to 28 days before the course start date subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations later than this may be considered\, contact oliverhooker@prstatistics.com. Failure to attend will result in the full cost of the course being charged. In the unfortunate event that a course is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances a full refund of the course fees will be credited.\n \n \n \n \n \n \nIf you are unsure about course suitability\, please get in touch by email to find out more oliverhooker@prstatistics.com \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE PROGRAMME\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday 1st\n Day 1 – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 \n\nENM guide: how to model\nENM R packages.\nSources of environmental variables using geodata package.\nGetting species records with geodata package.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 2nd\n Day 2 – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 \n\nVariable selection with variance inflation factor (VIF) and usdm packages.\nChoosing the correct study area.\nFiltering records using usdm/spThin packages.\nChoosing pseudo-absences with Biomod2 package.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 3rd\n Day 3 – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 \n\nSplit records in training and test with ENMeval package.\nTest effect of Maxent regularization parameter.<.li>\nComparing correlative models with AIC\, with ENMeval package.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 4th\n Day 4 – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 \n\nMESS practice with Biomod2 package.\nValidate models null models.\nVirtualSpecies virtualspecies packages.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 5th\n Day 5 – Classes from 09:30 to 17:30 \n\nMechanistic model NicheMapper packages.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Neftali Sillero\n \n Neftalí Sillero works in the analysis and identification of biodiversity spatial patterns\, from species to populations and individuals. For this\, he uses four powerful tools to better understand how space influence biodiversity: Geographical Information Systems\, Remote Sensing\, Ecological Niche Modelling\, and Spatial Statistics. His main areas of research are: application of new technologies on species’ distributions atlases\, ecological modelling of species’ ranges\, identification of biogeographical regions and species’ chorotypes\, mapping and modelling road-kill hotspots\, and spatial analyses of home ranges. \nHe has more than 10 years’ experience working in ecological niche models. He has authored >70 peer reviewed publications and he is since 2007 Chairman of the Mapping Committee of the Societas Herpetologica Europaea\, where he is the PI of the NA2RE project (www.na2re.ismai.pt)\, the New Atlas of Amphibians and Reptiles of Europe \nPersonal website \nWork Webpage \nResearchGate \nGoogleScholar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teaches\n \nEcological Niche Modelling Using R (ENMR)\nAdvanced Ecological Niche Modelling Using R (ANMR)\nGIS And Remote Sensing Analyses With R (GARM)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Teaches\n \nEcological Niche Modelling Using R (ENMR)\nAdvanced Ecological Niche Modelling Using R (ANMR)\nGIS And Remote Sensing Analyses With R (GARM)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Salvador Arenas-Castro\n \n Dr. Salvador Arenas-Castro is a broad-spectrum ecologist with interesting in different\nintegrative perspective of the fundamental ecology\, macroecology and biogeography\nwith their both application and relationship to climate and land management. He is also\nexploring other research sources in agroecology\, forestry\, spatial ecology\, and\necoinformatics\, all addressed by explicitly considering the spatial component of\necological processes\, mainly applying spatially explicit modelling approaches\, GIS and\nremote sensing techniques. Please check his webpage for further information:\nhttps://salvadorarenascastro.wordpress.com \nGoogle Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UAYiB5UAAAAJ&hl=es&oi=ao\nResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Salvador-Arenas-Castro URL:https://prstats.org/course/bayesian-nonlinear-models-for-ecologists-bnlm01/ LOCATION:Delivered remotely (United Kingdom)\, Western European Time Zone\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Home Courses,Live Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prstats.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BNLM01.jpg GEO:53.1423672;-7.6920536 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260430 DTSTAMP:20260417T080951 CREATED:20260106T141258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T095824Z UID:10000573-1777334400-1777507199@prstats.org SUMMARY:Interactive Data Applications with Shiny (SHID01) DESCRIPTION:Python for Data Science and Statistical Computing (PYDSPR)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Date \nMonday\, September 22nd\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Format\nThis is a ‘LIVE COURSE’ – the instructor will be delivering lectures and coaching attendees through the accompanying computer practical’s via video link\, a good internet connection is essential. \nCourse Program\nTIME ZONE – Spain (GMT+2) local time UTC+2 – however all sessions will be recorded and made available allowing attendees from different time zones to follow. \nPlease email oliverhooker@prstatistics.com for full details or to discuss how we can accommodate you.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Details\n The aim of the course is to introduce you to Bayesian inference using the integrated nested Laplace approximation (INLA) method and its associated R-INLA package for the analysis of spatial and spatio-temporal data. This course will cover the basics on the INLA methodology as well as practical modelling of different types of spatial and spatio-temporaldata. \nBy the end of the course participants should be able to: \n\nKnow the different types of spatial and spatio-temporal data available and how to work with them in R.\nKnow the different modelling approaches for spatial and spatio-temporal data.\nKnow how to visualize and produce maps of spatial and spatio-temporal data.\nBe able to fit models with the R-INLA package.\nKnow how to interpret the output from model fitting.\nBe confident with the use of INLA for data analysis.\nUnderstand the different models that can be fit with INLA to spatial and spatio-temporal data.\nKnow how to define the different parts of a model with INLA.\nHave the confidence to use INLA for their own projects.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Intended Audiences\n \nAcademics and post-graduate students working on projects related to spatial and spatio-temporal data analysis and modelling and who want to add the INLA methodology for Bayesian inference to their toolbox.\nApplied researchers and analysts in public\, private or third-sector organizations who need the reproducibility\, speed and flexibility of a command-line language such as R.\nThe course is designed for intermediate-to-advanced R users interested in data analysis and modelling. Ideally\, they should have some background on probability\, statistics and data analysis.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n Delivered remotely\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Information\n Time zone – Spain (GMT+2) local time \nAvailability – 20 places \nDuration – 5 days \nContact hours – Approx. 35 hours \nECT’s – Equal to 3 ECT’s \nLanguage – English \n  \nPLEASE READ – CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations are accepted up to 28 days before the course start date subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations later than this may be considered\, contact oliverhooker@prstatistics.com. Failure to attend will result in the full cost of the course being charged. In the unfortunate event that a course is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances a full refund of the course fees will be credited.\n \n \n \n \n \n Teaching Format\n \n\nThe course will be a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions. Each concept will be first described and explained\, and next there will be a time to exercise the topics using provided data sets. Participants are also very welcome to bring their own data. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Assumed quantitative knowledge\n The course is designed for intermediate-to-advanced R users interested in Bayesian inference for data analysis and R beginners who have prior experience with Bayesian inference. Although an introduction to the INLA method will be given\, attendants are expected to be familiar with Bayesian inference. This includes how to define simple Bayesian models and have a basic understanding of some typical methods to compute or approximate the prior distributions (such as models with conjugate priors\, MCMC methods\, etc.). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assumed computer background\n Attendees should already have experience with R and be familiar with data from different formats (csv\, tab\, etc.)\, create simple plots\, and manipulate data frames. Furthermore\, knowledge of how to fit generalized linear (mixed) models using typical R functions (such as glm and lme4) will be useful. No previous background on handling of spatial and spatio-temporal data will be assumed.\n \n \n \n \n \n Equipment and software requirements\n \n\nA laptop computer with a working version of R or RStudio is required. R and RStudio are both available as free and open source software for PCs\, Macs\, and Linux computers. R may be downloaded by following the links here https://www.r-project.org/. RStudio may be downloaded by following the links here: https://www.rstudio.com/. \n\n\nAll the R packages that we will use in this course will be possible to download and install during the workshop itself as and when they are needed\, and a full list of required packages will be made available to all attendees prior to the course. \n\n\nA working webcam is desirable for enhanced interactivity during the live sessions\, we encourage attendees to keep their cameras on during live zoom sessions. \n\n\nAlthough not strictly required\, using a large monitor or preferably even a second monitor will improve he learning experience \n\n\nDownload R \n\n\nDownload RStudio \n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. 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In the unfortunate event that a course is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances a full refund of the course fees will be credited.\n \n \n \n \n \n If you are unsure about course suitability\, please get in touch by email to find out more \noliverhooker@prstatistics.com\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Programme\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday 22nd\n Day 1 – Classes from 14:00 to 21:00 \n\nSession 1 – Intro to INLA\nPractical 1 – Intro to INLA\nSession 2 – Model fitting with INLA\nPractical 2 – Model fitting with INLA\nSession 3 – GLMM’s with INLA\nPractical 3 – GLMM’s with INLA\nQ and A and end of day summary\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 23rd\n Day 2 – Classes from 14:00 to 21:00 \n\nSession 4 – Spatial Data\nPractical 4 – Spatial Data\nSession 5 – Spatio-Temporal Data\nPractical 5 – Spatio-Temporal Data\nSession 6 – Advanced Visualisation\nPractical 6 – Advanced Visualisation\nQ and A and end of day summary\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday 24th\n Day 3 – Classes from 14:00 to 21:00 \n\nSession 7 – Spatial Models for Lattice Data\nPractical 7 – Spatial Models for Lattice Data\nSession 8 – Spatial Models for Continuous Data\nPractical 8 – Spatial Models for Continuous Data\nSession 9 – Spatial Models for Point Patterns\nPractical 9 – Spatial Models for Point Patterns\nQ and A and end of day summary\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday 25th\n Day 4 – Classes from 14:00 to 21:00 \n\nSession 10 – Spatio-Temporal Models for Lattice Data\nPractical 10 – Spatio-Temporal Models for Lattice Data\nSession 11 – Spatio-Temporal Models  for Continuous Data\nPractical 11 – Spatio-Temporal Models  for Continuous Data\nSession 12 – Spatio-Temporal Models  for Point Patterns\nPractical 12 – Spatio-Temporal Models  for Point Patterns\nQ and A and end of day summary\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday 26th\n Day 5 – Classes from 14:00 to 21:00 \n\nCase studies\, own data and problem solving.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Virgillio Gomez Rubio\n \n Virgilio has ample experience in Bayesian inference and statistical modeling as well as developing packages for the R programming language. His book Bayesian inference with INLA has been widely adopted for Bayesian modeling and it has been awarded the 2022 SEIO-BBVA Foundation Award in the category of Data Science and Big Data. You can find more information about him on here\n\n\nResearchgate\n\nGoogle Scholar\n\nORCID\n\nGitHub URL:https://prstats.org/course/interactive-data-applications-with-shiny-shid01/ LOCATION:Delivered remotely (United Kingdom)\, Western European Time\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:All Live Courses,Home Courses,Live Online Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prstats.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SHID01-1.jpg GEO:55.378051;-3.435973 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR