Centre for Research Informatics Training
SCM MPhil CSCI (AY2627)
Additional information
| Event | Start date | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data analysis in R | Tue, 27 Oct 2026 | ||
| Core statistics | Wed, 4 Nov 2026 | ||
| Visual data communication | Tue, 24 Nov 2026 | ||
| Extending the linear model | Wed, 25 Nov 2026 |
Most sessions will consist of a mix of lectures, interactive practicals and self-paced computational exercises.
Access to canonical lecture recordings are available for Data analysis in R, Core statistics on request by emailing the administration team
Exam information
There will be an exam taking place at venues in central Cambridge or the Clinical School on 23 or 27 November, starting at 09:30. This will be based on the contents of the Core statistics sessions. Detailed information including your confirmed date and venue will be given closer to the time, but for now book block out the time in your calendar from 09:00 - 13:00 on both dates.
Before each event
Please ensure that you arrive 10 minutes before the start of each session. Times and locations are available on the event-specific pages linked above.
Please review relevant prerequisites on event-specific pages before each module.
Introductions
Please introduce yourself to the trainers so that they have a better understanding of their audience and your background. You can do this in the introductions document.
Course materials
- Data analysis in R (online course materials, slides (TBC))
- Core statistics (online course materials, slides (TBC))
- Visual data communication (online course materials, slides (TBC))
- Extending the linear model (GLMs online course materials | (LMMs online course materials, slides (TBC))
Software
You will have access to full loaded computers in the training room. However, we encourage you to bring your own laptops (fully charged) to the sessions to make sure that you have the correct software loaded and are able to continue learning in your own time.
Please ensure that you have installed any required software (below) prior to the course and that you have admin rights on the laptop to install additional programmes if needed. Installation instructions can be found in the course materials or by following the links to the required software.
- RStudio/R and tidyverse Installation instructions
Required for the Data analysis in R and Core statistics modules. Install the software following installation instructions.
Visual data communication requires you to use your own machine. Please bring your laptop (fully) charged to each session.
Extending the linear model
Ensure that you have R/Studio installed on your laptop following the instructions links above.
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Information updated 2026-09-03