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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ESSEX BIG DATA AND ANALYTICS SUMMER SCHOOL</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">INSTITUTE FOR ANALYTICS AND DATA SCIENCE</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">23 July – 3 August 2018 | University of Essex, United Kingdom<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.iadssummerschool.com/">www.iadssummerschool.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Institute for Analytics and Data Science is running its fourth annual Big Data and Analytics Summer School this Summer 2018.
</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Big Data and Analytics Summer School is a multidisciplinary research training event and forum</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"MS Mincho",serif">
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">for
knowledge exchange and networking for graduates, postgraduates, researchers and professionals in the emerging fields of data science, analytics and big data who would like to find out more or be updated on the current trends and developments in this exciting
and fast-developing field. </span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Join leading academics, data scientists, and engineers from around the world to explore the latest in this area.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">With course providers and speakers attending worldwide, immerse yourself and network with influential data science leaders from organisations including Microsoft<b>,</b> BT<b>, </b>Micro
Focus<b>, </b>Celtra<b>,</b> and more.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Our great value registration package includes a variety of courses, recommended pathways, certification, exclusive attendance to keynote events, access to our unique IADS
Speed Dating event, and all-inclusive tickets to our Evening Reception and Formal Dinner.</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Courses</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This is the fourth year that the Big Data and Analytics Summer School is running and following the successful events in previous years, the programme covers</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"MS Mincho",serif">
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">a
range of topics from advanced techniques and methods including artificial intelligence and statistical methods, to applications of big data and data science.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Courses are offered for participants with a science, social science or humanities background at different levels (Beginners, Intermediate or Advanced). Courses range from theoretical
to lab-based or a mixture of theory and lab-based instruction and practice.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We accept applicants from all levels and experience of analytics and data science. Whether you are just exploring the field, or have advanced practice, we have a range of <b>introductory</b>, <b>intermediate</b>,
and <b>advanced</b> courses to suit your needs. You can view the full programme <a href="http://www.iadssummerschool.com/">on our website here</a> (<a href="https://www.iadssummerschool.com/">https://www.iadssummerschool.com/</a>).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">How to apply </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Head over to <a href="http://www.iadssummerschool.com/">our website</a> (<a href="https://www.iadssummerschool.com/)">https://www.iadssummerschool.com/)</a> where you can fill
out a short application form. Once accepted, we’ll give you a detailed course list, enrolment form, and payment instructions to confirm your place.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Spaces in the various courses are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited, so early registration is advised to avoid disappointment and take advantage of
the early registration discount.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Be sure to register <b>before 20th June </b>to take advantage of discounted early-bird rates.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Registration closes on Thursday 19 July 2018 at 5PM GMT.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Questions? </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you have any queries, contact our IADS Executive Officer, Shaaba Lotun, who is always
happy to help! <a href="mailto:iadssum@essex.ac.uk">iadssum@essex.ac.uk</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#15C2C9">Professor Maria Fasli </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">PhD, NTF, FHEA </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">Director, ESRC Business and Local Government Data Research Centre<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">UNESCO Chair in Analytics and Data Science<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">Director, Institute for Analytics and Data Science<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">University of Essex<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">Follow us on Twitter @MariaFasli; @EssexIADS</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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