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CBA Workshops
CBA Workshop: Bayesian phylogenetics and macroevolution in RevBayes, presented by Tracy Heath, Iowa State University
Our technical workshops typically focus on advanced analytical and technical methods, with the primary developers of the methods presenting, across three main areas:
- population- and phylo-genomics,
- macro evolution and ecology, and
- biodiversity informatics.
The Ecogenomics and Bioinformatics Lab (EBL) offers an annual wet lab “Introduction to molecular lab fundamentals” to coincide with new honours and PhD cohorts and also welcomes requests for bespoke experimental and/or training requirements throughout the year.
The CBA also facilitates and supports other activities such as working groups, round table discussions and symposiums that support research development and collaboration across our partner institutions and knowledge exchange amongst scientists, managers and policy makers.
We strongly encourage direct input from post docs and PhD students regarding the types of dry and wet lab training they need for their specific research requirements and interests.
We also support national and international visiting scientists who present a workshop during their time in Canberra.
More information
- Dry lab technical workshops: Claire Stephens
- Wet lab molecular workshops: Niccy Aitken
- Knowledge exchange workshops: Paula Doyle
- CBA ECR Training support funding
Upcoming events
08
Nov
2023
9am–5pm 8 November 2023
Professor Bruce Walsh, University of Arizona
This one-day workshop presented by Bruce Walsh from the University of Arizona will provide an overview of the wide array of approaches have been proposed to detect selection.
20
Nov
2023
20–21 November 2023
Robyn Shaw, conservation biologist, WA Depart. Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions / ANU, Andrea Wild, science communicator and author, CSIRO National Research Collections Australia, Michael He, Manager, National Centre for Indigenous Genomics, Kyle Hemming, eResearch Analyst, Research & Innovation Services, University of Canberra, Paula Doyle, Knowledge Broker, CBA
This hands-on workshop will show participants how to speak about their research to invite conversation, whether it be amongst other scientists, stakeholders, or the general public.
30
Nov
2023
30 November 2023
Remco Bouckaert and Jordan Douglas, Centre for Computational Evolution, University of Auckland
In conjunction with Biosystematics 2023, the CBA is hosting a post-conference workshop on phylogenetic analysis software BEAST 2.
Past events
13
Sep
2023
Introduction to AusTraits »
An introduction to the open-source database AusTraits - the largest collation of trait data for Australian plants.
31
May
2023
Stochastic modelling meets evolutionary biology »
A technical training workshop that will provide an overview of models from matrix-analytic-methods (MAMs) and how they could be used in practical applications.
01
May
2023
Leveraging morphological and genomic data to elucidate evolutionary patterns »
Emma Sherratt and Mario Dos Reiswill present a workshop and seminar each on using genomic and morphological data to study the tree of life.
20
Apr
2023
Advancing taxonomy discussion »
A round table discussion with Rudolf Meier from Museum fur Naturkunde, on how his rapid, accurate, scalable, and cost-effective species discovery and delimitation methods can benefit Australian systematics and taxonomy.
03
Apr
2023
Introduction to molecular lab fundamentals 2023 »
The EBL's annual 3-day introductory course to molecular lab fundamentals for Honours and PhD students and other researchers new to molecular lab work.
09
Mar
2023
ABCday: Approximate Bayesian Computation in one day (and a half) »
Dr Camille Roux, visiting from Université de Lille, will present a seminar and workshop covering the theory and practice of demographic history and speciation genomics with emphasis on Bayesian methods from genomic data.
12
Dec
2022
Estimating biogeographic history with BioGeoBEARS and PhyBEARS »
Developer Nick Matzke provides an introduction to his two powerful software packages for estimating historical biogeography.
28
Nov
2022
Nanopore sequencing for biosecurity »
A biosecurity-focused workshop that aims to contribute to capacity building and establish a community of practice of Nanopore sequencing focusing on biosecurity and eDNA.
21
Nov
2022
A beginner’s guide to population genomics simulations with SLiM and slimr »
An introduction to the genetic simulation software SLiM, including its use and application to some common population genetics questions.
25
Aug
2022
OneDArT end-user engagement workshop: data quality and analytics »
The third end-user engagement workshop to help inform DArT's development of their ecological data capture, storage and analysis platform OneDArT.
22
Aug
2022
Putting pen to paper: Scientific writing for researchers »
This series of writing workshops aims to provide postgraduate students and ECRs with the foundational skills to write well, and equip them with techniques for tackling academic writing of any kind.
15
Aug
2022
Putting pen to paper: Scientific writing for researchers »
This series of writing workshops aims to provide postgraduate students and ECRs with the foundational skills to write well, and equip them with techniques for tackling academic writing of any kind.
20
May
2022
Mechanistic niche modelling using NichemapR »
Understanding how climate constrains the distribution and abundance of organisms – an approach using NichemapR
04
May
2022
Introduction to molecular lab fundamentals »
The EBL is offering a 3-day introductory course to molecular lab fundamentals for new Hons and PhD students (and others) who don’t have a strong genetics/molecular background.
08
Apr
2022
Climate Change Adaptation for Environment and Heritage in the ACT »
This event will explore climate adaptation for environment, heritage and water in the ACT. It intends to provoke thought, stimulate debate, and lay the groundwork for productive collaborations, as the ACT initiates work on a detailed framework for climate adaptation in this area.
