Seminar: Rating competitors in games with strength-dependent tie probabilities.
Dr Glickman, a Senior Lecturer in Statistics at the Harvard University Department of Statistics, presented a highly informative seminar entitled "Rating competitors in games with strength-dependent tie probabilities" to the staff and postgraduate students of Rhodes and Nelson Mandela Universities on the 21st of November 2023.
Rhodes University's Mathematics Winter School programme empowers local learners
Rhodes University, nestled in the heart of Makhanda, is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence. Recently, Dean of Science Professor Tony Booth emphasised the town's ability to nurture exceptional minds, urging grade 12 learners from six no-fee paying schools in Makhanda to take advantage of the University's resources.
A bird's eye overview of machine learning
Professor Thron, an Associate Professor in the Department of Science and Mathematics at Texas A&M University-Central Texas, presented a highly informative seminar entitled A bird's eye overview of machine learning. The seminar was attended primarily by the staff and postgraduate students in the Departments of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics.
Perseverance wins the crown for master’s graduate
In the days Sisipho Hamlomo attended school without shoes or a jacket, he never imagined that he would be a master’s graduate one day.
Retirement of Professor Szyszkowski
The staff and students wish Professor Szyszkowski all the best in his retirement.
Department of Statistics Matric Mathematics Winter School 2022
The Department of Statistics at Rhodes University held a Winter School for 60 Grade 12 Mathematics learners from Ntsika, Mary Waters, Khutliso Daniels, and Nombulelo schools.
Mr Tagen de Wet, SASA Honours Bursary sponsored by ICCSSA
Congratulations to Mr Tagen de Wet, winner of the South African Statistical Association (SASA) Honours year bursary competition sponsored by Institute of Certificated and Chartered Statisticians of South Africa (ICCSSA) (2021).
Ms Solethu Sibanda (SASA third year bursary winner)
Congratulations to Ms Solethu Sibanda, winner of the South African Statistical Association (SASA) third year bursary competition (2021).
Resignation of Ms Thina Maqubela
The department wishes to thank Ms Thina Maqubela (2014-2021) for her contributions in the department, in particular for her concerted efforts teaching (Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award, 2019).
Retirement of Professor Sarah Radloff
The staff and students wish Professor Radloff all the best in her retirement.
Passing of Dr Jaap van Wyk and Condolences to Professor Tertius and Lynette de Wet
The staff and students of the Department of Statistics morn the untimely passing of Dr Jaap van Wyk and offer our heartfelt condolences to Professor Tertius and Lynette de Wet on the passing of their son Chris.
BSG Seminar and Career Information Session
Mr Jurie Schoeman and the BSG team visited the third year and postgraduate students in the Department of Statistics at Rhodes University in March 2019.
Philip van der Watt: 1938-2016
We regret to inform you of the very sad news of the death of Prof Philip van der Watt, former Dean of Commerce from 1979-1999. We extend our deepest condolences to Aletta and his family.
Mr Izally: Best Masters student poster competition winner
Mr Izally: Best Masters student poster competition winner
Postgraduate Student Presentations 2017
The Department of Statistics postgraduate students presented their research seminars.
Ms Langston: Top third year Faculty of Science student (2017) wins SASA award
Top third year student in the Faculty of Science in 2017
Honours Presentations 2018
The Department of Statistics postgraduate students presented their research seminars.
