Name: Data Magic made simple: three ways to crunch numbers in spreadsheets
Start: 2025-05-23T16:45:00+0200
End: 2025-05-23T18:00:00+0200

Friday May 23, 2025 4:45pm - 6:00pm CEST

Z2.08

We know that thousands of lines in a dataset can be intimidating, especially if you’re not a programmer. Spreadsheets can do the heavy lifting — and mastering them is easier than you expect!

In this session, we will walk you through three different ways to dive into data using nothing but spreadsheet tools. Along the way, we’ll show you how to cross-check your calculations, ensuring your findings are accurate and reliable. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have already used spreadsheets in your work, you’ll leave with practical skills to handle data confidently without ever touching a line of code. Bring your laptop and join us to discover how easy and powerful data analysis can be!

Speakers

Pamela Duncan

Data Projects Editor, The Guardian

Pamela Duncan is the acting editor of the Guardian’s Data Project team, producing high quality and exclusive data stories. She can usually be found at her desk poring over spreadsheets, translating non-machine readable PDFs into a usable format and using coding skills - most often... Read More →