This 2024 seminar series aims to highlight the experiences of senior supervisors in our Statistics community across tertiary institutions in South Africa, thereby opening a channel for moving into a period of sustainable academic statistics.

This research group and seminar series aims develop the early career doctoral supervisor in Statistical Sciences to be more effective in graduating a doctoral candidate, as well as providing a more holistic and understandable journey for the student, aiming to initiate their movement into academia. This project aims to develop 1) effective and efficient doctoral supervisors in Statistical Sciences; 2) more equipped doctoral students for both corporate and academic paths, 3) strengthen collaboration between various departments in South Africa, including operations research, data science as well as the role of universities of technology. Most importantly, the project will reach doctoral candidates in Statistical Sciences within South Africa, building a base of expertise widely spread and creating networks between young supervisors/researchers across South Africa.