Young Researchers’ Meeting
The Young Researchers' meeting (YRM) is a weekly seminar for postgraduate students and postdocs. It provides an informal forum where we discuss our research and exchange ideas.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Unless otherwise stated, meetings take place every Thursday at 5pm in the Statistics Common Room (MSB) during term time. The organisers for the 2024–25 academic year are Leonardo BaggianiLink opens in a new window and Pablo Ramses Alonso MartinLink opens in a new window. If you are interested in giving a talk get in touch with us.
3nd October, 5pm Common Room |
Presentations from current PhD students. |
10th October, 5pm Common Room |
Presentations from new first year PhD students. |
17th October, 5pm Common Room |
Presentations from new first year PhD students. |
24th October, 5pm Common Room |
Francesca Basini Title: Assessing competitive balance in the English Premier League for over forty seasons using a stochastic block model and some “behind the scenes”. Abstract: In this talk, I am going to tell you how I ended up publishing a paper about football and why Tottenham Hotspur is my favourite team! |
31st October, 4:30pm Common Room |
Speaker: Alexander Kent Title: TBC Abstract: TBC |
7th November, 5pm Common Room |
Speaker: Kieran Drury Title: TBC Abstract: TBC |
14th November, 5pm Common Room |
Speaker: Alberto Bordino Title: TBC Abstract: TBC |
21st November, 5pm Common Room |
Speaker: David Huk Title: TBC Abstract: TBC |
28th November, 4:30pm Common Room |
Speaker: Andreea Popescu Title: TBC Abstract: TBC |
5th December, 5pm Common Room |
Speaker: Leonardo Baggiani Title: TBC Abstract: TBC |
About Football Social
As part of the social activities within the Statistics Department, Football Social sessions take place every Tuesday at 5pm in Term 1, organised by Gregor SteinerLink opens in a new window.
Anyone among PhD students, PostDocs and staff from the Statistics Department is welcome to participate, no prior experience needed. If you wish to get involved, please contact Gregor.