Do you perform statistical analyses? Think you’re pretty good at it? Maybe have a read of this before you judge your statistical prowess.

The ‘Matthew Effect’
Beware your biases – reviewers award higher marks when a paper’s author is famous.
Do you perform statistical analyses? Think you’re pretty good at it? Maybe have a read of this before you judge your statistical prowess.

Beware your biases – reviewers award higher marks when a paper’s author is famous.

A brief journey through the history of this revolutionary technique.

Take 18 mins out of your day to watch this engaging talk from Prof Hans Rosling about the value of data, and learning to be less ignorant.


NHMRC have revised their Open Access Policy – all peer-reviewed publications from NHMRC-funded research must now be made available immediately upon publication.


Do not worry that machines will rise up, take power, and create a completely new world, Broussard argues. Worry that they will silently reproduce and reinforce the world that already exists.

Need someone to give you time, money, advice, support etc? You need to know your pitch – a short snappy written or verbal communication.