Sunday, 7th July

• 18:00
  Icebreaker at the pub
  Informal gathering at the pub to meet everyone. To kick off the workshop, we propose meeting for an informal icebreaker at The Eagle. You can find the location here: The Eagle. This will be a great opportunity to meet and network with fellow participants in a relaxed setting.

Monday, 8th July 

Coffee, tea and pastries from 8:30

• 09:00
  Welcome and Introductions
  Commence the workshop with cordial greetings and introductions.
• 09:00
  Course: Bayesian Statistics for Palaeoecology
  Speaker: Dr J. Andrés Christen
  A comprehensive course on the application of Bayesian statistics in palaeoecological research.
• 12:00
  Lunch Break
  Savour a curated selection of local and seasonal cuisine, perfect for recharging for the afternoon.
• 12:45
  Palaeoecology Data Presentations and Discussion
  Engage with data-driven presentations and partake in thoughtful discussions on palaeoecological data analysis:

Ellie Nelson Untangling the temperature history of Quaternary Europe to build a pan-European aminostratigraphy
Kristen Beck Dating woes of a palaeoecologist 
Joan Sanchez-Cabeza/ Caro Ruiz-Fernandez Statistical significance of microplastic contamination trends   
Maarten Blaauw Inbuilt Ages
Elisabetta Dixon Predicting anomalous rings in ring-width sequences
Matt Osman Bayesian calibration of the dinocyst sea-ice proxy   
Claudia Mansilla Bayesian statistics in paleoecology and archaeology: beyond radiocarbon ages 
David Lawless Integration of tree-ring and lake sediment proxies in Canada with known and unknown age uncertainties over the Common Era   
Witold Bagniewski A Bayesian-calibrated proxy system model for foraminiferal d13C: design and application in data assimilation
Belen Martrat Binning optimisation of the MedCLIVAR2k database temporal dimension for (paleo)thermo-hydro-climate inferences

•    17:30    Marco A. Aquino-Lopez 
      Final remarks of the day.

Tuesday, 9 July

Coffee, tea and pastries from 8:30

• 09:00
  Course: Age-depth models and sources of uncertainty in paleoecology
  Speaker: Dr Maarten Blaauw
  Delve into the complexities of age-depth modelling and discuss the various uncertainties inherent to the process.
• 12:00
  Lunch Break
  Time for rest and informal networking over lunch.
• 12:45
  Initial Brainstorming and Hands-on Data Work
  Engage in collaborative idea generation and commence practical exercises with datasets.
• 16:30
  Open Discussion and Group Formation
  Reflect on the day’s learning and organise into groups for collaborative projects.

Wednesday, 10th July

Coffee, tea and pastries from 8:30

• 09:00
  Course: 210Pb dating using classical and Bayesian approaches
  Speakers: Dr. Joan Albert Sanchez-Cabeza, Dr. Ana Carolina Ruiz-Fernández, Dr. Marco A. Aquino-López
  Gain insights into 210Pb dating methodologies, comparing classical and Bayesian approaches.
• 12:00
  Lunch Break
  Midday interlude for a meal and discussion about the morning’s topics.
• 12:45
  Group Work on Problems and Solutions
  Tackle real-world problems using the morning’s teachings in a group setting.
• 16:30
  Group Discussions
  Discuss the progress and hurdles encountered during the group work sessions.

Thursday, 11th July

Coffee, tea and pastries from 8:30

• 09:15
  Course: Introduction to AI and Machine Learning
  Speaker: Ryan Daniels Accelerate Programme
  Uncover the role of AI and machine learning in the evolution of palaeoecological research.
• 12:00
  Lunch Break
  A moment to recharge and foster connections.
• 12:45
  Group Work Continues
  Progress group initiatives and further explore datasets in collaboration.
• 16:30
  Group Discussions
  Head out to a surprise location to evaluate the day’s group endeavours and exchange insights.

Friday, 12th July

Coffee, tea and pastries from 8:30

• 09:00
  Group Work Continues
  Finalise projects and hone presentations.
• 12:00
  Lunch Break
  The concluding lunch of the workshop, providing an opportunity for exchanging contacts and discussing collaborative ventures.
• 12:45
  Group Presentations
  Showcase group findings and engage in discussions with all attendees.
• 16:30
  Closing Remarks and Wrap-Up
  Summarise the week’s achievements and bid farewell to participants.

Additional Notes: - Each course will incorporate a subsequent question and answer session. - Refreshments such as coffee and tea will be consistently available throughout the workshop. 

For any enquiries or additional information regarding the PaleoStats Workshop, please contact Marco Aquino-Lopez at ma2060@cam.ac.uk.