# Event Details - **Event Name**: Intro to R for Biologists - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Ever wanted to visualise your own data? You can with R!About this EventIntro to R for BiologistsLead trainer: Chol-hee Jung(Melbourne Bioinformatics, The University of Melbourne)Workshop Description:This workshop has been developed collaboratively by training specialists at Peter MacCallum Cancer Center and Melbourne Bioinformatics and is freely available at this link.This introduction to R and RStudio will provide beginners with experience with loading, manipulating and visualising biological data using the tidyverse collection of R packages. The example data used is publicly available RNA-seq data, therefore attendees will gain experience in the structure and appearance of RNA-seq data.Learning Objectives:By the end of this training, participants will be able to:Load tabular data into RApply tidyverse functions to manipulate data in RProduce simple plots such boxplots using ggplotUnderstand and apply data faceting in ggplotModify the aesthetics of a ggplot plot.Eligibility:This free workshop is available to staff and students at The University of Melbourne and its affiliated institutes.You must register for this event using an affiliated institutional email address or your registration may be cancelled.Prerequisites and RequirementsThis workshop does not require any previous experience. This is an in person hands-on workshop and attendees must bring their own computers (laptop chargers also recommended). No software needs to be installed for this workshop and no programming experience is necessary. The following is required:Access to internet via UniWireless or EduroamWeb browser (Firefox or Chrome recommended)R (>= version 3.5) and RStudio installed on your laptopAccess to the Uniwireless or Eduroam internet/wifi.AccessIf you require any further information, or have any access requirements in order to participate in this workshop, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your requirements:We recommend following our Eventbrite page if you wish to be alerted when we release new workshops for registrations. If you require any further information, please contact Melbourne Bioinformatics at: bioinformatics-training@unimelb.edu.auImportant Policy Update:Starting 1 August 2025, participants who miss two or more workshops without proper notice (less than 48 hours or attending under 50%) within 12 months will be placed on a 6-month waitlist for full workshops. To avoid being marked as a no-show, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, with exceptions allowed for emergencies.Please read the full policy here: https://mbite.org/guides/policy/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/north-melbourne/intro-to-r-for-biologists/100001990360717485 - **Event Categories**: workshops, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: 21 Bedford St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: North Melbourne - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: 21 Bedford St - **lat**: -37.8020289 - **long**: 144.955548 - **full address**: 21 Bedford St, 21 Bedford Street, North Melbourne, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Intro to R for Biologists - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ef1cf7cc4669db3229bb9280210dbc035fc0b1595e3c322b1efc86301fdf0c68-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1781064708 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Intro to R for Biologists being held? - **A:** Intro to R for Biologists takes place on Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 21 Bedford St, 21 Bedford Street, North Melbourne, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Intro to R for Biologists? - **A:** Intro to R for Biologists is organized by Melbourne Bioinformatics. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Intro to R for Biologists is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in North Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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