About the Event 

Python is one of the most widely used programming languages across various fields, particularly excelling in data analysis and visualization. Following the success of our previous Python workshop, which introduced Python as both a programming language and a valuable analytical tool in social science research, we are excited to offer an expanded, two-day workshop this February. This workshop will provide participants with a practical introduction to Python, covering the essential elements of a typical Python workflow. Topics will include exploring datasets, performing basic summary statistics, creating visualizations, and exporting results. Participants will have the opportunity to follow along with the instructor’s demonstrations and engage in hands-on practice, both individually and in groups, through simple exercises designed to build confidence in using Python. Certificates of completion will be awarded to all participants. 

Our Instructor 

The workshop will be led by Dr Danai Korre, a lecturer in computer science at the School of Computer Science and Technology, University of Bedfordshire. Dr. Korre is an experienced researcher in computer science with an extensive background in teaching various subjects, particularly programming languages for data analysis. 

To provide additional support during individual and group exercises, two PhD students from the University of Edinburgh Medical School, Bartłomiej Chybowski and Diego Chillón, will assist attendees throughout the workshop. 

When & Where   

The workshop will take place online via Zoom on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 February, from 9:30 till 14:30 (UK time). 

Requirements   

This workshop is intended primarily for UK audience, specifically students, researchers and employees within the social sciences. During the registration you will be asked to provide a valid affiliation and affiliation-associated email.

No prior knowledge of Python is needed to participate; however, installing Anaconda Navigator is required to take the most out of the workshop, especially to participate in the exercises. It can be downloaded from the Anaconda website, with the installation process best explained in this You Tube video. The SSI team will help with possible installation issues on your personal or workplace device. There will be open drop-in sessions hosted a week before the workshop.  

Certificates

Certificates of attendance will be issued to those attending this workshop. Please input valid first name and surname during the registration, to simplify the task of issuing the certificate and ensuring you will obtain it within the next week after the workshop.

Further Questions

Please contact Andrzej Romaniuk (andrzej.romaniuk@ed.ac.uk) for any questions related to this and upcoming workshops.