Welcome to UNSW codeRs — a volunteer-run club at UNSW for anyone who uses (or wants to use) R for study, research, or fun.
We run regular workshops, maintain online resources, and provide a friendly space to ask questions, share projects, and learn together.
Upcoming event

R community mixer
aRe you using R? Feeling isolated?
You R not alone!
Come hang out with fellow R enthusiasts in a relaxed, in-person setting. It’s a great chance to find out about R user support across the university, swap ideas, share projects, and pick up new tips—all while enjoying some good company. Whether you’re a newbie or a pro, this mixer is the perfect spot to connect and have fun with the R community. Don’t miss out on the good vibes and cool conversations!
Hosted by the UNSW codeRs Club and the R Appreciation Society, this is your chance to
Meet and mingle with other R users from all corners of the university Discover R-related groups, initiatives, and support networks already active on campus Share your projects and ideas in interactive sessions with other R users with similar interests.
All students and staff at any career stage are welcome. Come and meet someone new!
Free event, registration is essential for catering purposes.
What we do

Workshops
Hands-on R workshops during term and intensives between terms, covering R basics, data wrangling, visualisation, modelling, and more.

Online modules
Self-paced R learning modules on R & RStudio, dplyr, ggplot2, Quarto, and more.

Mentoring
One-on-one or small-group mentoring with more experienced R users.

Help & community
A friendly help channel and community events for asking questions, debugging code, and sharing tips.
Get involved
Whether you’re brand-new to R or an experienced user, there’s a place for you in UNSW codeRs.
If you’re new to R
- Come to an intro workshop
- Try the “Getting started with R” module
- Join the help channel and say hi
If you already use R
- Attend intermediate/advanced workshops
- Share your tricks in the help channel
- Contribute to modules or examples
If you want to volunteer
Because we’re volunteer-run, we always welcome:
- Workshop presenters and helpers
- Content writers and reviewers
- Community / communiqué volunteers
Stay in touch
Stay up to date with workshops, modules, and opportunities:
- Follow our announcements on the club channels
- Join the mailing list
- Keep an eye on this site for new material
If you have ideas for workshops, modules, or collaborations, we’d love to hear from you!