This month, we’re shaking things up with an exciting line-up of lightning talks presented by you, our vibrant community members! This is your chance to share your knowledge, showcase your projects, and discuss your favourite R topics in a quick, 5-10 minute format.
If you have a fascinating R project you’re working on, a useful package you can’t live without, or a data analysis technique you think others should know about sign up to present a lightning talk and share it with the SheffieldR community!
Whether you’re a seasoned R user or just starting out, we encourage everyone to participate. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from each other, exchange ideas, and inspire fellow R enthusiasts.
How to Participate:
Register Your Topic: Fill out this form to register your lightning talk topic.
Prepare Your Talk: Visual aids are welcome but not required.
Engage and Enjoy: Join us on the day, share your insights, and enjoy learning from others.
After the event, join us for drinks at the The University Arms pub, it’s a great opportunity to continue the conversation, network, and relax with fellow R enthusiasts.
Meeting is on Friday 21st of June at 4:00-5:30 in Seminar Room DB07 (42) Bartolome House, Broomhall, Sheffield S3 7RH
Sign up here.
Remote attendance is possible using Google Meet.
If you have any questions or inquiries please email us sheffieldr@sheffield.ac.uk.
Topics Covered
A few links to material from some of the talks given…
rplaywright - Erika Siregar - Erika has developed a wrapper for the playwright testing framework and is keen to receive feedback from those who are able to test it.
Sophie Lee talked about using Quarto to create accessible, engaging teaching material.
Erika Siregar also floated the idea of establishing a local Sheffield R Ladies chapter so if anyone is keen and would like to be involved in that please reach out and contact Erika directly.