Important: Delegates must download WinBUGS 1.4.3 from the BUGS Project website (https://www.mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk/software/bugs/the-bugs-project-winbugs/ ) onto the computer or laptop that you will be using during the course. The best way to do this is to download a zipped version of the whole file structure and unzip it into Program Files or wherever you want it. This includes the key for unrestricted use. Then, download and install the patch for version 1.4.3. To check that you have the patched version: open WinBUGS, go to the “Help” menu and click “About WinBUGS”. This should show the current version as 1.4.3. The software, patch and key are free. Delegates will also need calculators or spreadsheet software for some of the course exercises.