What we’re about
We are the North East Data Scientists, and we love all things data!
We are an inclusive community which meets four times a year to listen to talks from data innovators, experts, and enthusiasts, as well as to learn about the latest data science tools and technologies with hands-on-workshops!
All our events are free-to-attend, and are a great opportunity to network with like-minded data professionals, software developers, students, engineers, and entrepreneurs. We meet in the TusPark building in Newcastle upon Tyne.
A selection of slides from previous talks are available at: jumpingrivers.github.io/neds-meetup-2022/.
Want to contact the organisational team? Get in touch with us via neds@jumpingrivers.com.
We are sponsored by:
• Jumping Rivers, an analytics company whose passion is data and machine learning.
• The R Consortium
This is a joint meet-up with the R North East User Group.
Sponsors
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TusPark UKProvides co-working spaces and support for start-up.
R ConsortiumR consortium offers a means to a world of R outside of the North East
Jumping RiversR and Python Specialists- TusPark UKProvides co-working spaces and support for start-up.
- R ConsortiumR consortium offers a means to a world of R outside of the North East
- Jumping RiversR and Python Specialists
- TusPark UKProvides co-working spaces and support for start-up.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- July Meetup: WorkshopTusPark Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne
We're delighted to welcome you to our July pre-event workshop which runs from 5pm to 6pm. If you would also like to attend the talks event from 6pm to 8pm, please sign up at the talks page.
Machine Learning with Python
Aida Gjoka @ Jumping Rivers LtdMachine learning is a powerful tool for uncovering patterns in data and making predictions.
Topics to be covered:
- Introduction
- Model Assessment and Feature Selection
- Classification & ClusteringThis workshop will not assume any prior knowledge of Python. The workshop will be taught using a cloud computing environment with all of the dependencies pre-installed. Just remember to bring a laptop with you which can connect to WiFi!
- July Meetup: TalksTusPark Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne
We're delighted to welcome you to our July Meetup! Talks to be confirmed in the coming days...
Pizza and soft drinks will be served on a first-come-first-served basis from 6pm as usual. If you would also like to attend our pre-event workshop, which begins at 5pm, please sign up at the workshop page.
Schedule
1800--1830h: Refreshments
1830--1835h: Welcome
1835--1905h: Colin Gillespie @ Jumping Rivers
1905--1915h: Intermission
1915--1945h: Paul Goodman @ NICD
1945--1950h: News & Announcements
Talks
Colin Gillespie, Chief Technology Officer @ Jumping Rivers
Can I trust this package?Abstract TBC
Paul Goodman, Innovation Lead @ National Innovation Centre for Data
Experiential learning @ Newcastle University : NICD's Data Innovation Bootcamps @ The CatalystThis talk will introduce the Data Innovation Bootcamps, run by the National Innovation Centre for Data for Newcastle University students each year in Spring and Summer. Each bootcamp challenges cohorts of students, drawn from a range of subject disciplines and backgrounds, to attempt to tackle real-world challenges posed by organisations over the period of a single week. The challenges posed are typically open-ended, to encourage blue-sky thinking, but grounded by data, to allow for evidence-based decisions and solutions. The talk will cover the format of the bootcamps, illustrate case studies of prior challenges, and inform as to how organisations can get involved with NICD in setting problems for future camps.
News and Announcements
Have a news item or announcement you'd like to make about upcoming data events or job opportunities in the North East? Comment below or email us at neds@jumpingrivers.com and we'll do our best to circulate this information during the session.
