📊 WIN $25! Data Night | Online 🗓 13 August 2026, 7:00 PM (AEST) 📍 Zoom: https://une-au.zoom.us/j/82603385050?pwd=zbAYoR3ybriPTXnnotHcUMNaydyYmr.1 👉 Interested? Grab a ticket to RSVP by 11 August 2026! Join us for a relaxed Data Night! It's a great opportunity to meet other students interested in data science and statistics, explore a dataset, try out some analysis, and (if you'd like) share what you found with the group. 🎁 Everyone who presents goes into a random draw to win a $25 Coles/Woolworths gift card. We've had lots of new members join recently from different degrees and at different stages, so this event is designed to be flexible and beginner friendly. Whether you're learning the basics or experimenting with machine learning, we'd love to see what you build. 💡 Suggested datasets Smaller dataset House Prices: Advanced Regression Techniques https://www.kaggle.com/competitions/house-prices-advanced-regression-techniques Perfect if you're a beginner or looking for a manageable dataset. Whether you want to do EDA, hypothesis testing (e.g. t-tests), regression, or build a predictive model, this dataset has plenty to explore. Larger datasets NYC Yellow Taxi Trip Data https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/elemento/nyc-yellow-taxi-trip-data IEEE-CIS Fraud Detection https://www.kaggle.com/competitions/ieee-fraud-detection Great if you'd like to experiment with PySpark, machine learning, SQL, or other big data workflows. Note: These datasets are several GB in size. Feel free to work with a subset if needed. On Kaggle, you can use the Data tab to choose which files to download, or use a Kaggle Notebook to access the data without downloading it to your own computer. If there's a dataset you're already passionate about, feel free to bring that along instead. 🎤 Presentations If you'd like to present, you'll have 2-3 minutes to share: What question you explored How you approached it What you found This is intentionally low pressure. Whether you ran a t-test, created a few visualisations, or trained a machine learning model, you're welcome to share. The goal is simply to practice working with real data, learn from each other, and maybe create something you can later upload to GitHub. 👀 You're also welcome to come along just to watch. PS: This is also a great opportunity to request access to our free DataCamp Premium membership or show off some of the skills you've been building there. 💻 Want to connect with other data science and statistics students in the meantime? Join our Discord server! 💬

Trivia Night at the Dove & Olive is Back! We’re excited to host another trivia night at the The Dove & Olive. This is a great chance for our Sydney-based members (and anyone who can make it in!) to catch up in-person.  As an online club, we don’t often get the chance to meet face-to-face, this is the perfect opportunity to put some names to faces outside of our units. 📍 Dove & Olive - 156 Devonshire St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 🗓 Tuesday, 28 April 2026 🕖 6:30pm (Trivia begins at 7pm) 🎟 Free event — just RSVP by grabbing a ticket on TidyHQ so we know numbers. We’ll have snacks covered, and you can make the most of happy hour before 7pm. Expect a relaxed night of trivia, good food, and friendly competition. Whether you’re a trivia regular or just keen to meet people from the club, we’d love to see you there!

Hi everyone! Elections are now open for executive and committee positions with the UNE Data Science & Statistics Club. You can find the official UNE Data Science & Statistics Club webpage here.  The UNE Data Science & Statistics Club is an online club serving all students who have an interest in statistics or data science at UNE. We host several online events per year and have hosted in-person events around the Sydney region.  We are inviting nominations for the following roles: President Vice President Treasurer Secretary General Committee Members The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on 30 January at 7:30 pm via Zoom, where elections will take place. These roles are open to current students or staff who are interested in helping run the club, plan activities, and represent data science and statistics students at UNE. Committee roles are suitable if you want to be involved without taking on an executive position. If you are interested in nominating yourself (or someone else) or would like more information about the roles, please feel free to contact me (cfernan9@une.edu.au) or contact the club committee via the official club page linked above. Hope to see you there!

🎲 UNE Data Science & Statistics Club – End of Trimester 2 Board Game Night! 🎲 We’re wrapping up Trimester 2 with a fun night of board games, FREE food, and friends! 📍 Location: Fortress Sydney, Central Park Mall, Level 2/28 Broadway, Chippendale NSW 2008 🕡 Time: 6:30 PM, October 8th 2025 🍕 Food: We’ll be supplying pizza and fries to keep the energy up! Bring your game face, meet fellow club members, and celebrate the end of trimester in style. 👉 Registration is required! Please register your FREE ticket ASAP!  We can’t wait to see you there!

📊 UNE Data Science & Statistics Club - Study Social Event 🧋📚 Make the most of the break before T2! Join us for a Portfolio & Code session, a chill space to study, code, or work on your projects with fellow students. Whether you're polishing up your portfolio or just staying on track, come hang out and get things done together. 🗓 Date: Tuesday, 3rd June 2025 🕕 Time: 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM for boba. We will meet at 6:30pm-8pm for studying at the library.  📍 Meeting Spot: Gong Cha, Martin Place (28 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000) 📚 Study Location: NSW State Library (Meet outside main entrance: 1 Shakespeare Pl, Sydney NSW 2000) We’ll grab a bubble tea at Gong Cha (on us – up to $10 value! 🧋) and then walk over together to the NSW State Library for a focused group study session. Great vibes, free drinks, and productive study. What more could you ask for? 🎉 Limited Spots Available!!! RSVP Now!! 

Now that Tri 1 has officially kicked off, we're back for another trivia night at the Dove & Olive pub in true UNE DSSC fashion! We've booked a table for the club and we’ll be covering some delicious nibbles to keep your brain fuelled, and the pub has happy hour until 7pm! It’s going to be a great night of fun, food, drinks, and questionable answers. Don’t miss out on the fun, looking forward to seeing you all there for another round!

 Don’t Miss Out: 11 FREE Premium DataCamp Memberships (Worth $330 each) for Club Members!  We’re thrilled to announce that the UNE Data Science & Statistics Club has been selected as a DataCamp Donates Partner!  Thanks to DataCamp Donates, we have access to 11 premium DataCamp licenses sponsored by DataCamp ( https://www.datacamp.com/). This is your chance to gain free premium access to world-class data science and statistics courses to grow your skills and advance your career!  How to Apply: To be considered for a license, you must:  Be a current member of the UNE Data Science & Statistics Club.  Complete the DataCamp Donates x UNE Data Science & Statistics Club Scholarship Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGqjOvzrtNO-Bty1DaQj1QLXRR1xhQkZECTocuEAmFTKgTZg/viewform This is an incredible opportunity to learn Python, R, SQL, and more—all for FREE!  Learn more about DataCamp Donates: www.datacamp.com/donates  Don’t forget to use the hashtag #DCDonates when sharing your achievements! Let’s make the most of this partnership and level up our data science skills together!  #DCDonates * Licenses activate on 6/1/25. * If you are interested, please ensure your membership is current on TidyHQ: https://unedssc.tidyhq.com

Get Ready for Another Trivia Night at the Dove & Olive! Join us for an exciting trivia night at the Dove & Olive pub in Sydney on Wednesday, November 6th at 7:00pm! Whether you’re a trivia expert or just enjoy sharing fun facts, come ready to test your knowledge and have a great time with friends. We’ll be providing some tasty snacks to keep you going, and don’t forget to take advantage of the pub’s happy hour until 7pm. It’s going to be a night full of fun, food, and friendly competition! RSVP by Saturday, November 2nd to reserve your spot. Looking forward to seeing you all for a fantastic evening—don’t miss out!

📚 Join Us for an In-Person Study Session at Tea Journal! ☕️ Hey everyone! We’re excited to announce that our in-person study session is officially happening! 🎉 📅 Date: Thursday, September 5th.  ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM 📍 Location: Tea Journal, Chatswood (Chatswood Interchange, 44/436 Victoria Ave, Sydney NSW 2067) For just $5, you'll get access to: Free Wi-Fi 📶 A delicious tea latte or iced tea of your choice 🍵 Tasty study snacks to keep you energized 🍪 This is a great opportunity to catch up on your studies, get some work done, and connect with others in a relaxed and cozy environment. Whether you're working on assignments, preparing for exams, or just want to join a focused study group, this session is for you! Let’s make studying a little more enjoyable and productive together! We can’t wait to see you there! 😄