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Oracle R Distribution 4.4.1 Now Available with Enhanced Performance

Oracle releases Oracle R Distribution 4.4.1 with up to 2.5Ă— faster performance via Intel MKL optimizations, available across supported platforms.

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Sep 10, 2025

🚀 R Consortium Technical Grant Cycle Opens Today — Your Chance to Make a Mark

The R Consortium Infrastructure Steering Committee (ISC) has opened the second grant cycle of 2025. Learn how to apply for funding to support your R community infrastructure…

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Sep 1, 2025

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Vicent Boned and Marc Eixarch, organizers of the R User Group Finland, spoke with the R Consortium about how they revived the local R community by focusing on fun, practical…

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Aug 25, 2025

How R Powers Cancer Research and Community Teaching in Austria

Ekaterina Akimova-Höpner, founder of the R-Ladies Salzburg chapter, recently spoke with the R Consortium about using R to support cutting-edge cancer research and building a…

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Aug 20, 2025

R Loves Math: cpp11armadillo connects R with Armadillo C++ linear algebra library, prioritizes prioritize safety over speed

cpp11armadillo connects R with the Armadillo C++ linear algebra library through the modern cpp11 interface, providing developers with safer, more flexible tools for…

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Aug 19, 2025

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Julia Silge on Fostering a Technical, Inclusive R Community in Salt Lake City

How do you sustain an active R community in a region without a central tech hub?

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Jul 29, 2025
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