Publications by R Consortium
Navigating R’s Impact in Vienna: Insights from the Finance and Pharmaceutical Sectors
The R Consortium recently spoke with Mario Annau, co-organizer of the Vienna R User Group. During the conversation, he discussed the use of R in the finance and pharmaceutical industries in Vienna. He also shared insights into the latest and upcoming trends in using R in these sectors and tips for organizing successful hybrid meetups with minimal o...
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Building Data Highways: Kirill Müller’s Journey in Enhancing R’s Database
Kirill Müller is the author of the {DBI} package, which helps to connect R and database management systems (DBMS). The connection to a DBMS is achieved through database-specific backend packages that implement this interface, such as RPostgres, RMariaDB, and RSQLite. There’s more information here. Most users who want to access a database do not ...
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Decade of Data: Celebrating 10 Years of Innovation at the New York R Conference
Come celebrate 10 YEARS of the New York R Conference! This year’s conference takes place May 16th & 17th with workshops May 15th. We are taking a trip down memory lane and looking back over the past nine years. Come listen to some of the all-time greats who will be gracing our stage once again, and we’re also adding some fresh and exciting new ...
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The Impact of R on Academic Excellence in Manchester, UK
The R Consortium recently spoke with the organizing team of the R User Group at the University of Manchester (R.U.M.). R.U.M. aims to bring together R users of all levels to share R best practices, expertise and knowledge. The group is open to all staff and postgraduate researchers at the University of Manchester, UK. During the discussion, the tea...
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EARL Early Bird Tickets Are Now Available!
Contributed by Abbie Brookes, Senior Data Analyst at Datacove Datacove is pleased to announce the availability of tickets for the upcoming EARL (Enterprise Applications of the R Language) conference. The EARL conference is a cross-sector event that will be held at the Grand Hotel in Brighton. This venue promises to provide attendees with a blend...
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Unlocking Financial Insights: Join Us at the R Finance Conference
Are you ready to delve into the world of finance through the lens of R? Look no further than the R Finance Conference (May 18, 2024, University of Illinois Chicago) – your gateway to cutting-edge insights, advanced methodologies, and unparalleled networking opportunities. As an enthusiast of data-driven finance or an R programming aficionado, t...
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Empowering R Enthusiasts: SatRDays London 2024 Unveiled
SatRDays London 2024 is set to ignite the data science community with a vibrant lineup of speakers and a rich array of topics ranging from survival analysis to geospatial data. This inclusive event, designed for R enthusiasts at all levels, emphasizes networking and collaboration amidst the backdrop of King’s College London’s iconic Bush House....
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Aligning Beliefs and Profession: Using R in Protecting the Penobscot Nation’s Traditional Lifeways
Angie Reed sampling Chlorophyll on the Penobscot River where a dam was removed In a recent interview by the R Consortium, Angie Reed, Water Resources Planner for the Penobscot Indian Nation, shared her experience learning and using R in river conservation and helping preserve a whole way of life. Educated in New Hampshire and Colorado, Angie bega...
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Elevate Your R Community with the 2024 RUGS Grant Program
The R Consortium is rolling out its 2024 R User Groups (RUGS) Grant Program, and it’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss. The program, which aims to foster vibrant R communities worldwide, is in full swing, and we are eagerly awaiting your application! Apply here! Why Apply and… For What? User Group Grants: Boost engagement and initiate ...
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R/Medicine Coming June 10-14, 2024 – Call for Abstracts Open – Keynotes Announced
The R/Medicine conference provides a forum for sharing R based tools and approaches used to analyze and gain insights from health data. Conference workshops provide a way to learn and develop your R skills. Midweek demos allow you to try out new R packages and tools, and our hackathon provides an opportunity to learn how to develop new R tools. The...
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