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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 23/09/2026

🌈 rainbowR meet-ups: Sept 25th and 30th 🌈 - connect with other LGBTQ+ people who code in #RStats 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ - show us something R-related you’ve been working on 💻 - ask questions about R 🙋 ➡️ Registration & timezones via rainbowr.org/meetups

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 01/09/2026

rainbowR Buddies 🌈👥 Sign up by Thursday Sept 3rd to be paired with a fellow LGBTQIA+ #RStats programmer via rainbowr.org/buddies Chat, code, learn, and build connection!

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 26/08/2026

🌈 rainbowR meet-ups: today (in 2 hours!), and on August 28th 🌈 - connect with other LGBTQ+ people who code in #RStats 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ - show us something R-related you’ve been working on 💻 - ask questions about R 🙋 ➡️ Registration & timezones via rainbowr.org/meetups

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 29/07/2026

🌈 Heading to #JSM2026? Say hi to community member Rebecca Killick. They'll be at the Business & Economic Statistics Expo on Tuesday 9:00–10:30. Whether you're part of #rainbowR or just want to hang out, we'd love to meet you 👋🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ asanews.bsky.social #Statistics #DataScience #RStats #LGBTQSTEM

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 29/07/2026

Join online us in an hour!

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 28/07/2026

🌈 rainbowR meet-up: tomorrow, July 29th 🌈 - connect with other LGBTQ+ people who code in #RStats 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ - show us something R-related you’ve been working on 💻 - ask questions about R 🙋 ➡️ Registration & timezones via rainbowr.org/meetups

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 27/07/2026

🌈 Big news! After the huge success of our conference we're doing it all again! 🎉 Want to help shape an amazing community event, gain experience, and meet brilliant people? We're recruiting volunteers for the 2027 conference organising committee. bit.ly/4vRGXKk #rstats #LGBTQinTech #OpenSource

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Conference organising committee 2027

Following the success of our inaugural conference in 2026, rainbowR will run a conference again in 2027 and we're looking for people to help organise it. If you're interested in being on the conferenc...

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 06/07/2026

If you’re at the conference, join the #rainbowr channel in the useR! 2026 Slack for details of socials. We’re planning on meeting for lunch tomorrow (Tuesday) and heading out for dinner that evening too.

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 06/07/2026

We're excited that #rainbowR is at @user-conf.bsky.social this week. Keep an eye out for committee members @ellakaye.co.uk & @tinarozsos.bsky.social 🏳️‍🌈 If you're an LGBTQ+ coder looking for a friendly face, or you're curious to learn more about our community, please say hi👋 #useR2026 #RStats

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 02/07/2026

Congratulations Flo! A first package is a real achievement 🎉 Thrilled that the rainbowR and Forwards workshops were helpful!

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 23/06/2026

🌈 rainbowR meet-ups: June 24th & 29th 🌈 - connect with other LGBTQ+ people who code in #RStats 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ - show us something R-related you’ve been working on 💻 - ask questions about R 🙋 ➡️ Registration & timezones via rainbowr.org/meetups

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 01/06/2026

Today’s the *last* day to join the rainbowR buddy scheme! 🌈 - who? rainbowR members (LGBTQIA+ people who code in #RStats) - what? opt in to be paired with a new buddy to chat, code, game, or just hang out - when? sign-up form closes tonight (June 1st; happy pride month!) & emails go out tomorrow 💌

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 27/05/2026

🌈 rainbowR meet-up starting in 55 mins!

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 22/05/2026

🌈 rainbowR meet-ups: May 25th & 27th 🌈 - connect with other LGBTQ+ people who code in #RStats 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ - show us something R-related you’ve been working on 💻 - ask questions about R 🙋 ➡️ Registration & timezones via rainbowr.org/meetups

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R Forwards @r-forwards.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 11/05/2026

💻 Forwards Package Development Workshop 2026 A free short course on how to create an R package. Choose your cohort: 1️⃣ Every other Monday from May 18, 10:00-12:00 UTC: forwards.github.io/package-dev/work… OR 2️⃣ Every other Wednesday from May 20, 14 […]

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 06/05/2026

⏰ Applications close this Friday, May 8 (midnight Anywhere on Earth) ✨ Travel funding available ✨ Would be wonderful to have a strong rainbowR 🌈 presence at this! @ellakaye.co.uk is one of the hosts.

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 04/05/2026

Nice to see a shout out by @rfortherestofus.com for ‘localtime’, which was built primarily for use on our meet-ups page. Check it out in action there! (The preview image only shows UTC, but the webpage will show the correct time in your local timezone). rainbowr.org/meetups

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 29/04/2026

#rainbowR crowd, come join us in an hour! It's not too late to register for the meet-up 👇

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 28/04/2026

🌈 rainbowR meet-up: Weds Apr 29th, 3:30pm UTC 🌈 - connect with other LGBTQ+ people who code in #RStats 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ - show us something R-related you’ve been working on 💻 - ask questions about R 🙋 ➡️ Registration & different timezomes via rainbowr.org/meetups

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 01/04/2026

Applications open for the R Project Sprint 2026, Birmingham, UK, Tue 1 - Thu 3 September contributor.r-project.org/r-project-sp... Application deadline: Fri 8 May We would love to see a diversity of experience and demographics across the events! We strongly encourage rainbowR folks to apply 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 01/04/2026

Applications open for the #RStats dev day at at #useR2026 (limited remote participation): R Dev Day @ useR! 2026, Warsaw, Poland, Fri 10 July user2026.r-project.org/additional/r... Application deadline: Fri 24 April

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 01/04/2026

Upcoming R Dev Days with open registration, these events are hybrid: R Dev Day @ Rencontres R, Nantes, France, Fri 19 June pretix.eu/r-contributo... Registration deadline: Fri 29 May R Dev Day @ CascadiaR, Portland USA, Fri 26 June pretix.eu/r-contributo... Registration deadline: Fri 12 June

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R Dev Day @ Rencontres R 2026, Nantes / Virtuel

19 Juin 2026

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 24/03/2026

🌈 rainbowR community, join us tomorrow! ⤵️

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 23/03/2026

🌈 rainbowR APAC meet-up: Monday March 30th, 2am UTC 🌈 - connect with other LGBTQ+ people who code in #RStats 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ - ask questions about R 🙋 - tell us about an R package you like 📦 - show us something R-related you’ve been working on 💻 ➡️ Registration & EMEA/AMER times via rainbowr.org/meetups

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 20/03/2026

@hadley.nz, @jasminedaly.bsky.social, @njokinjuki.bsky.social, @ryantimpe.bsky.social, @frick.ws, @oberman.bsky.social, @ursula.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy Chris Battiston, J. Audra Williams, Joshua Gutoskie, Tamires Martins, Kristin Bott, Rafael Henry-Venson, Trystan Washburne

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 20/03/2026

▶️ Videos from the rainbowR conference are now on YouTube 🎉 Catch-up with talks on wide-ranging subjects in R, Shiny, and working with LGBTQ+data, from our fabulous speakers (listed in next post) www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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rainbowR conference 2026 - YouTube

The inaugural rainbowR virtual conference brought together LGBTQIA+ users of R, and their allies, to promote their work and foster connections within the com...

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 18/03/2026

🌈 rainbowR meet-up: Wednesday March 25th, 4:30pm UTC 🌈 - connect with other LGBTQ+ people who code in #RStats 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ - ask questions about R 🙋 - tell us about an R package you like 📦 - show us something R-related you’ve been working on 💻 ➡️ Registration & APAC times via rainbowr.org/meetups

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 03/03/2026

LGBTQ+ folks in Oregon (USA), please take the survey! Pride in Numbers is a community-led statewide survey to capture the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ and Two Spirits people in Oregon. The goal is to help accurately represent the community and their experiences! prideinnumbers.org

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 03/03/2026

Any rainbowR folks planning on submitting a proposal for useR!2026? It would be great to have a strong community presence there, and an in-person meet-up 🌈 #RStats #useR2026

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 03/03/2026

🌈 rainbowR conference is over, but we're still glowing! Massive thank you to all the organisers, speakers, & attendees (incl. pets shown off via the Discord server!). Wanna keep it going? ➡️ conference.rainbowr.org/after & keep an eye out for the recordings 👀 #rainbowRconf

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 02/03/2026

Yes, we’ll be sharing most of the talks shortly (within the next couple of weeks).

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The Carpentries @carpentries.carpentries.org · 02/03/2026

Last week two members of The Carpentries Core Team, Associate Director @erinstellabecker.bsky.social and Communications Manager @oscarsibabalwe.bsky.social, attended @rainbowr.org conference, and had so much fun being there! 🌈 To join in the activities this community: conference.rainbowr.org/after

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Damie Pak @damiepak.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Wow #rainbowR conference was a blast! Even in these dark times, we have our community. Hoping this would be annual event! #rstats

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 26/02/2026

Come join us for inspiring, entertaining, interesting talks on #RStats and #LGBTQ data, including keynotes from @hadley.nz and @daphna.bsky.social. Chat with others at what promises to be a lively birds of a feather session 🐦 Full details at conference.rainbowr.org

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 26/02/2026

🌈 Due to popular demand, we have RE-OPENED registration for the rainbowR conference until 15:45 UTC today (Feb 26th) (15 minutes before the program starts - when Zoom links will be sent) 🎉 pretix.eu/rainbowr/con...

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rainbowR Conference 2026

Feb. 25 – 26, 2026

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 25/02/2026

🚀 ...and we're off!! The rainbowR conference kicks off with the parallel workshops 'Introduction to R' & 'If You Can Write a Function, You Can Build an R Package' conference.rainbowr.org/workshops.html #rainbowRconf #RStats

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 22/02/2026

Last few hours to register for the rainbowR conference! Join us for inspiring, informative, and entertaining talks, and to connect with the community of LGBTQ+ folks and allies whompive #RStats 🌈💻🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 20/02/2026

Good idea! The registration page is updated with that now.

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 20/02/2026

Full programme and details here: 🔗 conference.rainbowr.org Please share with anyone who might be interested. We’d love to fill the (virtual) room 💜 #RStats #LGBTQ #QueerInTech #DataScience

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 20/02/2026

🌈 rainbowR is next week! ⏳ Registration closes this Sunday at 23:59 UTC. If you’re planning to join us, now’s the time to sign up 💜 🔗 pretix.eu/rainbowr/con... #RStats #LGBTQ #QueerInTech #DataScience

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rainbowR Conference 2026

Feb. 25 – 26, 2026

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 02/02/2026

📣 registration for the rainbowR conference is now live 🎉 The conference is for anyone interested in R and/or analysing data to understand LGBTQ+ issues. The majority of speakers and workshop leaders are LGBTQ+, but you do not have to be LGBTQ+ to attend. pretix.eu/rainbowr/con... #RStats #LGBTQ

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Feb. 25 – 26, 2026

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R Contributors @r-contributors.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy · 20/01/2026

📢 R Dev Day @ RencontresR 2026 🏢 Nantes University / Remote 📅 Fri 19 June, 9am - 5pm UTC+2 Registration deadline: Friday 29 May pretix.eu/r-contributors/r-dev-day-… Attend this free event to collaborate on contributions to #RStats. #RDevDay #RSEng

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R Dev Day @ Rencontres R 2026, Nantes / Virtuel

19 Juin 2026

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 15/01/2026

Please note that to be eligible to vote in the AGM, you need to be a member of rainbowR, i.e. have filled in our join form and received a welcome email and invitation to join our Slack. This needs to be by Jan 20th, as we're sending out ballots, via opavote, on Jan 21st. rainbowr.org/join

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rainbowR community registration

Welcome! Please complete this form to join rainbowR. rainbowR is a community that supports, promotes and connects LGBTQ+ people who code in the R language. We use LGBTQ+ people as a term to cover: ...

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 14/01/2026

*rainbowR's Inaugural General Meeting: if you've never been to a meet-up before, this is a great opportunity to learn what we do!

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 14/01/2026

🌈 rainbowR meet-up & AGM*: Wednesday Jan 28th, 4:30pm UTC 🌈 - vote on constitution* - elect leadership committee* - connect with other LGBTQ+ people who code in #RStats 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ ➡️ Registration via rainbowr.org/meetups

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R Consortium @rconsortium.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

New! Ella Kaye on the R Contributors project—R Dev Days, office hours, and how GitHub helps lower barriers to contributing to base R - plus a “learn with joy” story and history of rainbowR for LGBTQ+ folk who code in R r-consortium.org/posts/contri... @ellakaye.co.uk #rstats #opensource

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 23/12/2025

In short, this involves: - Formalising our governance by adopting a constitution - Expanding and opening up the leadership committee by holding elections - Securing our finances by becoming an entity that can have our own bank account - Updating our Code of Conduct and procedures

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rainbowR @rainbowr.org · 23/12/2025

rainbowR is flourishing! The rainbowR team wants to ensure that the community continues to grow and is sustainable for the long term future. 🌈🌞 We've written a blog post about our proposals and next steps: rainbowr.org/future-of-ra...

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Securing the future of rainbowR – rainbowR

Ensuring the long-term sustainability of rainbowR

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