> I am away from the office. If this is a data request please contact the Data Librarian at
[hidden email]
>
>>>> Aspi Balsara <
[hidden email]> 06/06/12 16:03 >>>
>
> Hi Helene,
>
> never mind data training; are you still in Europe?
>
> Aspi
>
>
>
> From:
[hidden email] [mailto:
[hidden email]] On
> Behalf Of HELENE LEBLANC
> Sent: June-06-12 6:29 PM
> To:
[hidden email]
> Cc:
[hidden email]
> Subject: Data training in Halifax - FW: There's still room in the King's
> data school (but not much!)
>
>
>
>
> [Please excuse any cross-posting.]
>
>
>
> Please find, below, another Canadian venue / bootcamp to learn about data!
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>
>
>
> The "University of King's College Summer School in Data Journalism" <
> <
http://www.kingsdataschool.com> www.kingsdataschool.com >, runs from June
> 25th - 29th, at the University of King's College in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
>
>
>
> I thought that this would sound extremely intriguing to everyone on this
> list... Particularly the opinion piece that was added afterwards - also
> available, below. (Anonymized by yours truly.)
>
>
>
> He/le\ne LeBlanc.
>
> :*)
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> Subject: RE: [caj-list] There's still room in the King's data school (but
> not much!)
> Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 2:23 PM
>
> A definite must for whoever wants to move beyond spelling "excel
> spreadsheet" and gorge on kick-ass fish & chips by the seafront. If only
> there was more than Alexander Keith's on tap, it would be close to
> Heavens-by-the-Sea (they do know about single malts though).
>
> More than a set of technical skills, its also a great crash course on how
> to generate stories from scraps and go the extra mile that'll make it
> front page material. Always a bonus in the newsroom.
>
> 2010 Programme Alumni
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>
>>There are still a couple of spots left for the 2012 University of King's
>>College Summer School in Data Journalism.
>
>
>>This intensive one-week course, June 25 to 29, will teach you how to
>>manipulate large public datasets, analyze geographic data using mapping
>>software and produce interactive web maps similar to those featured in
>>the 902911 package that was nominated for a global data journalism award.
>>We also introduce you to visualizations using cloud-based tools. It's an
>>incredible week learning the skills that can move your career to the next
>>level.
>
>
>>Plus, you can sample the delights of Canada's premier East Coast city.
>>Rates start at $400 for small publications and bloggers and top out at
>>$525 for those working for large outlets, and there's a choice of
>>low-cost on-campus accommodations, or a luxury hotel.
>
>
>>Everything you need to know is at www.kingsdataschool.com
>>
>>
>>
>>Fred Vallance-Jones
>>Assistant Professor of Journalism
>>University of King's College
>>902-422-1271 ext 147
>>
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