About this event
This workshop is a great opportunity for businesses who are interested in data analysis and visualisation using Excel, Tableau or Power BI to get started with R and RStudio.
The sessions will be led by Neha Sehgal and Seun Ajao, data science experts from Sheffield Hallam University and will cover data discovery journey including data import, data manipulation (dplyr/tidyr) and creating compelling charts (plotly/highcharter). There will also be opportunity to transform your data discovery into storytelling by designing interactive reports using RMarkdown and apps using Shinyapps.
This is a highly practical workshop, offering hands-on experience of working with data. You will also have the opportunity to network with other professionals in your field and to find out more about the Digital Innovation for Growth programme and how it can support your business.
This workshop is available to SMEs in the Sheffield City Region and the districts of Bassetlaw, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales & Northeast Derbyshire.
Pre-requisites:
No prior experience of R is assumed; however, pre-installation of key software is required. Further details on how to complete the installation to get started will be sent prior to the workshop.
Who should attend?
Professionals working within the digital technology or healthcare sector. Please note there is significant hands-on coding involved in this workshop. It is meant for those who want more direct control of their dataset.
When?
Monday 23rd May & Tuesday 24th May 2022
9.00am – 4.00pm
Where?
Sheffield Hallam University, Cantor Building, 153 Arundel Street, Sheffield, S1 2NU
Additional Information:
This event will adhere to the government’s COVID-19 guidance.
Refreshments & catering will be provided at the event. If you have any dietary requirements, please either let us know upon registration or email Innovation@shu.ac.uk.
Places are limited to 15 persons, and we will operate a first-come-first-served basis. Maximum of 2 tickets per company.
Should you have any questions prior to the event, please do not hesitate to email us at Innovation@shu.ac.uk.