Data Visualisation Competition
By ANU Statistical Support Network
2026 Competition
The 2026 Statistical Support Network Data Visualisation Competition is now open, with entries accepted until 31 October 2026.
The competition is open to any ANU student who has undertaken a research project at ANU, including students at Honours, Master’s and PhD level. Entrants do not need to have received statistical advice, although it might make a difference!
Entries should include a graph related to your research, accompanied by no more than 300 words explaining the graph’s context and the information it conveys. If the graph was produced using R, Python or another coding language, please also include the minimally required data and code to reproduce the plot.
Email your entry to ssn@anu.edu.au by 31 October 2026.
2025 Competition
The judges for the competition were:
- Dr Priya Dev,
- Professor Mitchell Whitelaw and
- Dr Luca Maestrini.
🥇 Winner: Claudia Avila ($200)
🥈 Runner-up: Ashley Barnes ($100)
2024 Competition
The judges for the competition were:
- Professor Michael Martin,
- Professor Mitchell Whitelaw and
- Dr Luca Maestrini.
🏆 Winner: Alice Kennard received a $50 voucher



