Rob Hyndman
@robjhyndman.com
Professor of Statistics, Monash University, Australia. FAA, FASSA. Interested in #forecasting, #rstats, #statistics. he/him http://robjhyndman.com
On Thursday, I'm giving the last of the 2026 Ihaka lectures on "Spotting the weird ones" (about anomaly detection using #rstats). It's an honour to speak at something named after Ross Ihaka. It will be live-streamed for those who can't be there. www.auckland.ac.nz/en/science/a...
Ihaka Lecture Series – University of Auckland
The Ihaka Lecture Series is an annual event hosted by the Department of Statistics which presents the latest research about statistics and computer science.
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Our keynote speaker for #WOMBAT2026 will be the unusual Rob Hyndman on anomaly detection. You don't want to miss this outstanding event. wombat2026.numbat.space #Statistics #RStats #DataScience
Recently graduated with your doctorate in statistics, econometrics, or a related discipline? Interested in being in an environment supportive of open source software? Then this position (careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/jo...) might be for you, and we want you! #rstats 🐨🦘
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We're hiring in statistics, econometrics, ML, statistical computing, data vis, etc. It's a great place to work, which is why I've been here for more than 30 years! Details at bit.ly/3Tld8UV. Level is roughly equivalent to Assistant/Associate Prof in North America. #stats #datascience #rstats
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TIME to save the date for #WOMBAT2026: 30 November - 1 December in Melbourne! Last time we had tremendous tutorials, terrific talks and a table tennis tournament; you don't want to miss! Add the event to your calendar now, before you forget. wombat2026.numbat.space #RStats #DataScience #OpenSource
In a few weeks I’ll be giving one of this year’s Ihaka Lectures. This is a big honor for me, I have to say, as I’ve has benefitted so much from R and learned so much from its community of developers and users over the years. This year’s other lecturers are @nrennie.bsky.social and @robjhyndman.com.
Ihaka Lecture Series 2026
Thinking Critically, Creatively, and Responsibly with Data
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We finally have a print version of the Python edition of FPP: otexts.com/fpppy/print-... #Python #forecasting
Buy a print version – Forecasting: Principles and Practice, the Pythonic Way
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New version of the tourr package is available on CRAN cran.r-project.org/web/packages... #rstats main changes in little tour operations to be used with a project on preferential voting vis, and connecting with biplots. Plus lots more documentation thanks to Claude
tourr: Tour Methods for Multivariate Data Visualisation
Implements geodesic interpolation and basis generation functions that allow you to create new tour methods from R.
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Super excited to get this at my door today! Ursula Laa and my book on exploring high-d data and models is in print! Book website is www.routledge.com/Interactivel... if interested I think my 30% discount code might work for you - msg me. Time to update dicook.github.io/mulgar_book/ too! #rstats
Another podcast interview. This one on open source/open access data science. valuedrivendatascience.com/102 #rstats #statssky #datascience
Value Driven Data Science | Episode 102: [Value Boost] How Giving Away Your Work for Free Can Build Your Authority as a Data Scientist
Building authority as a data professional doesn't require a large budget, a publisher, or even a large audience. But it does require a deliberate decision to share your thinking with the world and ...
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Why traditional statistics still matters in the age of AI. I was interviewed on this topic recently by Dr Genevieve Hayes for her podcast Value Driven Data Science. valuedrivendatascience.com/101 #statssky
Value Driven Data Science | Episode 101: Why Traditional Statistics Still Matters in the Age of AI
Data scientists today are under pressure to adopt the latest tools - machine learning, LLMs, generative AI. But in the rush to embrace what's new, many are leaving some of the most powerful analyti...
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Bill’s early work had an incredible influence on my career, especially his studies on perception and coplots. It’s so sad to hear that he passed away. May his memory be a blessing.
Attila Bátorfy@attilabatorfy.bsky.social · 4mo agoOhh, no! :( www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/c...
Quarto v1.9 is out! We'll have an announcement blog post soon, but quarto.org/docs/download/ has the main highlights, including: - PDF accessibility in latex and typst - llms.txt support - third-party engine extensions Give it a whirl, and thanks!
A new paper on anomaly detection: robjhyndman.com/publications... The methods are implemented in the weird #rstats package.
Anomaly detection using surprisals – Rob J Hyndman
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#rstats ANNOUNCE: The ASA John M. Chambers Statistical Software Award to Harriet Mason (Monash Univ) For ggdibbler, an R graphics (ggplot2 add-on) package that enables rich visualization of uncertainty across raster, contour, stack, and spatial plots.
Some thoughts on forecast accuracy using rolling scaled measures robjhyndman.com/hyndsight/ro... #rstats
Rolling scaled forecast accuracy – Rob J Hyndman
When we compute a MASE or RMSSE using a rolling origin, should the scaling factor be recalculated every time?
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After 9 years, I thought it was time for another major release of the forecast package for #rstats! New modelling functions, missing values now handled in ETS models, and a more consistent interface. robjhyndman.com/hyndsight/fo...
forecast package v9 – Rob J Hyndman
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My favourite learning from #ASC2025 was from @robjhyndman.com The goal of forecasting isn't always to be correct, it can be to influence policy If you're successful, the forecast is probably wrong now and that's good
🚨 New CRAN Task View: Anomaly Detection #rstats #anomalydetection By Priyanga Dilini Talagala, Rob J. Hyndman @robjhyndman.com, Gaetano Romano URL: cran.r-project.org/view=Anomaly...
We're looking for a new actuarial professor. careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/jo... @monashebs.bsky.social @monashuniversity.bsky.social #actuarial
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This is not a drill! I repeat: this is not a drill. Hex stickers area ready for WOMBAT2025! Are you going to miss them? Register here: wombat2025.numbat.space #RStats #DataViz #OpenSource
We're offering two hands-on tutorials on September 29th for those wanting to level up their software dev skills. Learn how to create your own #RStats packages in the morning, followed by an afternoon treat of C++. See the full program & register: wombat2025.numbat.space #WOMBAT2025 #DataScience
Want to attend #WOMBAT2025 but #Melbourne is a bit too far for you? We've got you covered with hybrid tutorials! * Fundamentals of Forecasting. * Reproducible Reporting with #QuartoDev. * Visualising Uncertainty * Regression Analysis in #RStats 📅 Program and registration wombat2025.numbat.space
WOMBAT 2025
The Annual Workshop Organised by the Monash Business Analytics Team will be held on the 29th and 30th September 2025 at Monash University (downtown), Melbourne, Australia.
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Early bird registration for #WOMBAT2025 ends this week! WOMBAT is a data analytics workshop in Melbourne featuring the latest open source software. 📅 29-30 September (day 1 is tutorials, day 2 is the main event) 📍 In-person | Melbourne CBD, Australia wombat2025.numbat.space
WOMBAT 2025
The Annual Workshop Organised by the Monash Business Analytics Team will be held on the 29th and 30th September 2025 at Monash University (downtown), Melbourne, Australia.
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🕰️ Take the time to come to this tutorial by Mitchell O’Hara-Wild. Use the tidyverse to manipulate time series data and fable to create models in a timely fashion. Don't be late! Early bird discount ends 31st of August! wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto... #DataScience #BusinessAnalytics #RStats
If #RStats is a bit sluggish for your #DataAnalysis needs, maybe it's time to move a few letters up the alphabet and integrate some C++ in your life. Register here: wombat2025.numbat.space/program/tuto... #DataScience
