In a dynamic and data-driven world, understanding the fundamentals of statistics is essential for making informed decisions.  

Dr. Bhagya Senadheera, the statistician for the Duke-Ruhuna collaboration, recently initiated a Basic Statistics course on how to use R statistical software in analyzing biological data. The first session of the course was held on the 1st of March 2024 at the Duke-Ruhuna office for the members of the Duke-Ruhuna office staff.