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neurips unconference [ELLIS]

Posted in Statistics, Travel, University life with tags , , , , , , , , , on October 2, 2026 by xi'an

[Reposting:] The ELLIS UnConference is an annual community gathering, bringing together the European machine learning community to foster exchange, collaboration, and scientific discussion. Following several successful editions in Copenhagen, Spain, Germany and France, the event returns this year as a one-day gathering kicking off the NeurIPS satellite in Paris. Join us for a day of community building, scientific exchange, and the opportunity to present a paper recently accepted at a top machine learning venue. Registration for the event and for the poster session takes place through a single form.

David MacKay  remembrance day [27 March, Cambridge]

Posted in Books, Statistics, Travel, University life with tags , , , , , , , , on February 8, 2026 by xi'an


[Re-posted:] Professor Sir David MacKay (1967-2016) made fundamental contributions to both public and theoretical understandings of energy and of information. He served as Chief Scientific Adviser to the Department of Energy and Climate Change and was Professor of Natural Philosophy in the Cavendish Laboratory before being appointed as the inaugural Regius Professor of Engineering. He was a Fellow of Darwin College.

This one-day meeting of the Cambridge Philosophical Society, dedicated to his memory, considers both the urgent challenges of sustainable energy resources and the global opportunities arising from information technologies. We will be addressing the two main themes of his work: machine learning, information theory and Bayesian inference, together with sustainable energy. The meeting marks the tenth anniversary of David’s death, with speakers who worked with David, build on his contributions in the field of energy and information, and share his values on the importance of clear and accessible communication.

The meeting in Cambridge University Engineering Department is open to all to attend, without charge. The lectures will be live-streamed; edited recordings will later be made available through the Cambridge Philosophical Society website. Registration for both in-person and virtual attendance is recommended.

David MacKay is remembered by many with great affection and respect as colleague, mentor and friend, and it will be good to share these memories. We have set up a webform for you to provide a personal tribute if you wish.

positions at Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano [reposted]

Posted in Mountains, pictures, Travel, University life, Wines with tags , , , , , , , , , , on October 6, 2025 by xi'an
USI is looking for a talented junior statistician for Tenure Track Assistant Professor position in “Theoretical Data Science and Machine Learning”. The deadline for applications is 30 November 2025 and we are looking for a starting date around the Summer 2026. Starting salary is 110,000 CHF per year. More details about the required profile can be found on:
The faculty is located in Lugano in the South of Switzerland on the University’s main campus, 1.5 hrs from Zürich and 1 hr from Milan. It has been expanding its activities in Data Science, Statistics and Machine Learning with, since 2024, both a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Data Science and a master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence. In August 2026, USI will be hosting the European Meeting of Statisticians.
Timeline of the hiring process
  • 30 November 2025: application deadline
  • 2-4 February 2026: In person interviews in Lugano
  • Summer 2026: envisioned starting date
For any questions, contact the Dean, Prof. Ernst C. Wit (dean.inf@usi.ch).

Advances in MCMC Methods [10-12 Dec, EURANDOM]

Posted in Statistics, Travel, University life with tags , , , , , , , , , on September 28, 2025 by xi'an

ERC postdoc position on scalable experimental design, in Oxford, UK

Posted in Statistics, Travel, University life with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on August 8, 2025 by xi'an