The University of Otago, Wellington is again running the Public Health Summer School from Feb 12th to Feb 23rd 2024.

Early-bird registrations are open until 20^th December 2023 (link to more info and registration)

The programme includes a variety of applied statistical courses (plus other topics!). These courses may be of particular interest to graduate students or applied researchers in different health areas. 

Some courses are in-person (in Wellington, NZ) and others are offered online (via Zoom) as noted below.

This year there are several courses on statistical methods, including a two-day course introducing biostatistical concepts aimed at applied health researchers; computer-lab based courses introducing statistical software (one for Stata, one for R); a two-day course introducing regression methods (online course), and a one-day course introducing concepts and strategies for dealing with missing data (online course).

Details on individual courses are given under the links below.

Introductory biostatistics for health researchers (Mon 12th-Tues 13th Feb, in person)

Stata for health researchers (Weds 14th Feb, in person)

Introduction to R (Friday 16th Feb, in person)

Intermediate biostatistics: Regression methods (Weds 21st-Thurs 22nd Feb, via Zoom)

Introduction to missing data (Friday 23rd Feb, via Zoom)

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The 2024 programme offers a total of 18 courses on a range of important areas including the New Zealand health system, public health communication, Hauora Māori, Pacific health, and health research methods.

To see a summary of all courses available, please view the:

Summer School flyer (PDF format)

To register or to view more information on each course, please visit:

Public Health Summer School